Canary passages combine ocean swell, island lee and accelerated wind in some channels. They are also a common staging area for Atlantic crossings, but a departure harbour forecast does not describe the first offshore days.
Official marine-weather sources
Use the AEMET Canary Islands coastal marine forecast for island waters and the AEMET maritime service for relevant high-seas areas. For a longer crossing, map onward products via WMO/IMO METAREAs. Check whether the next forecast can reach the yacht offshore.
Check before a passage
- Separate sheltered island lee, inter-island channels and the ocean leg.
- Compare forecast gusts and swell direction at each channel and harbour approach.
- For an Atlantic departure, plan update times and communications beyond cellular coverage.
What this page does not do
A favourable seasonal pattern is not a departure forecast. The page supplies no current crossing window or route advice.
This is not a live forecast or a personal route recommendation. Before departure, check current warnings, issue time and zone boundaries at the original source. AI-assisted and expert personal briefings are in development.
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Sources checked: 24 September 2026.