Arinaga surf break

Arinaga surfForecast / Gran Canaria / Spain

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 09 Jan 2026 WET
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Arinaga surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Arinaga sea temperature is
19.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arinaga this week:

The surf forecast for Arinaga over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Arinaga in the next 12 days are 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 14) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 12th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 12th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 14th Jan)7ft (2.2m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arinaga over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Wed night).

Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
NNE
1.2
N
1.4
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.2
NE
0.6
NNW
0.8
NNW
0.9
NNW
0.8
NNW
0.6
NNW
0.5
N
0.4
NNE
0.9
NW
2.1
NNW
2.1
NNW
2
NNW
2.3
N
2.3
N
2.1
N
1.8
N
Period(s) (?)99996612161413121091414121212111111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)321246315257115109993243261861115127284157912811138141913581126826
Wind
(km/h)
15
NE
20
NE
25
NNE
20
NE
25
NNE
20
NNE
20
NE
15
ENE
15
NE
10
NE
5
E
5
N
5
NNW
5
NW
25
N
30
NNE
25
NNE
30
NNE
20
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:35PM
1.56
5:50AM
1.67
6:28PM
1.47
6:46AM
1.52
7:34PM
1.42
7:58AM
1.41
8:48PM
1.42
9:18AM
1.39
9:58PM
1.48
10:27AM
1.43
10:53PM
1.58
11:19AM
1.52
11:38PM
1.69
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:23AM
0.43
11:26PM
0.58
12:11PM
0.56
12:24AM
0.69
1:08PM
0.66
1:40AM
0.76
2:19PM
0.71
3:06AM
0.75
3:32PM
0.69
4:19AM
0.67
4:33PM
0.63
5:12AM
0.57
5:20PM
0.53
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Sunrise7:52--7:54--7:54--7:54--7:54--7:52--7:52--
Sunset-6:22--6:22--6:23--6:24--6:25--6:27--6:27-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171717171817171716181917191918171816171716
Feels °C (?)131313131413141413171816191914121210131312
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Information about the Arinaga Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Arinaga provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Arinaga can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Arinaga surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Arinaga) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Arinaga may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Gran Canaria? If you are looking for accommodation near Arinaga, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Gran Canaria, consider staying in Aguimes which is 8 km (5 miles) away. Other places in and around Gran Canaria where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Ingenio which is 9 km (6 miles) away, Santa Lucia, Telde and San Bartolome.

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