El Agujero Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.16° N 15.66° W

El Agujero Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Agujero sea temperature is
23.4° C
1.0° 

El Agujero surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


El Agujero surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, NE swell with 233 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Agujero this week:

The most powerful waves expected at El Agujero in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 31st Jul)5ft (1.6m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Agujero over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what El Agujero’s got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.

And honestly, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch. We’re looking at a long, dry run of poor conditions right through the middle of August. The first day that even has a whisper of something worth paddling out for isn’t until Monday the 11th of August, so that’s a solid gap of almost two full weeks with nothing but messy, cross-onshore junk.

Until then, the wind is mostly coming from the NE or NNE at 12 to 16 mph, blowing cross-on or onshore, chopping up the water and just making a mess of things. Swell is there – around 3 ft to 5 ft, from the NNE – but the period is short, between 6 and 7 seconds, so there’s no power or shape behind it. The combined swell energy is weak to moderate, only hitting around 120 to 266 on the meter. If you’re desperate for a paddle, Saturday the 1st of August has a brief moment of offshore wind from the NNW at 9 mph, but the swell is still weak and small at 3 ft. It’s not great.

Water temp is sitting at 74°F, which is about a degree and a half warmer than normal for this time of year – just a little on the warm side, but nothing wild.

Now, things do start to perk up around Monday the 11th of August. Swell bumps up to 5 ft from the NNE, still a bit short on period at 6 to 7 seconds, but the combined energy jumps sharply into the moderate-to-strong range, hitting 201. By Tuesday the 12th, we’re looking at 6 ft to 7 ft swell, with the energy hitting between 401 and 500 – that’s a serious step up in power. Wednesday the 13th is the real standout: 7 ft swell from the NNE, period stretching to 8 seconds, and the combined energy peaking at 500. This is the biggest, most powerful swell of the whole forecast.

But here’s the catch – the wind on those days is still a problem. It’s either cross-on or onshore from the NNE at 12 to 16 mph. The surf will be choppy and messy. This kind of size, 7 ft to 7 ft, is getting into expert-only territory, especially with that onshore wind. For a reef break like El Agujero, the NNE direction does match the optimum swell direction, so there’s some potential in the water. If you’re an experienced local who knows the reef, there could be a few rogue, clean waves on Wednesday morning when the wind might be a bit lighter. The period is still quite short, so the waves won’t be the cleanest, but the energy is there.

After that, things drop back down quickly. Thursday the 14th and Friday the 15th are back to 5 ft to 5 ft, and the wind stays onshore and fresh, up to 19 mph. The window closes fast.

So, if you’re set on a paddle, your one real shot this whole run is Wednesday the 13th of August. It’s not perfect – far from it – but if you time the early morning glass-off, you might get a few punchy, head-high waves at El Agujero before the wind ruins it. The rest of the time, I’d leave the board at home.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Period (s)
1.4
NE
7
1.3
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1.3
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7
1.1
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7
1
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7
1.1
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6
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1.3
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
194
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85
108
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146
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132
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81
59
41
45
47
37
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
20
NNE
15
NE
15
N
20
N
15
NNE
20
NNE
25
NNE
25
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High Tide
3:25PM2.13m
3:45AM1.91m
3:57PM2.13m
4:17AM1.91m
4:30PM2.08m
4:52AM1.87m
5:05PM2.00m
5:32AM1.81m
5:46PM1.89m
6:18AM1.73m
6:38PM1.76m
7:17AM1.64m
7:46PM1.63m
Low Tide
9:08AM0.22m
9:39PM0.17m
9:40AM0.22m
10:10PM0.17m
10:13AM0.25m
10:43PM0.21m
10:48AM0.31m
11:19PM0.27m
11:29AM0.39m
00:01AM0.36m
12:18PM0.49m
00:54AM0.47m
1:23PM0.59m
2:04AM0.57m
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8:52
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Information about the El Agujero Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for El Agujero provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Agujero can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Agujero 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 (El Agujero) 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 El Agujero 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.

El Agujero is 2 km (1 miles) from Galdar. If you plan a holiday in Gran Canaria, look for hotels and other accommodation in Galdar. Galdar has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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