
Surf Forecasts:
El Agujero surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NNE swell with 662 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 16s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Agujero over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about El Agujero. This reef break is usually consistent and gets a fair bit of swell, but over the next few weeks it’s mostly a write-off. We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions starting from the 18th of July through to the 26th – every session shows cross‑onshore wind and choppy sea state. The swell sticks around 5ft to 8ft but with short periods (7‑8 seconds) and the wind is blowing from the NNE or NE, never really lining up clean. Crowds are often here, but honestly nobody’s going to be having fun in that slop. Combined wave energy climbs from 165 up to 841 through that period, but it’s messy energy, not the kind you want to paddle into.
Then we get a brief window on the morning of Monday 27 July. The wind switches to onshore but light – still from the NNE at 12 mph – and the swell jumps to 10ft with a 9‑second period. That’s a big push (combined energy 1257). The forecast notes wind and tide are favorable, but the swell might be too big for this break. For the experts out there, that could be a rare session, but honestly it’s borderline. If you’re not a seasoned charger, stay away – 10ft on a reef is serious. And the swell direction is NNE, while the optimum here is NNW, so it’s not a perfect match. Still, it’s the only day that isn’t rated as poor.
After that, from the 28th through to the 2nd of August, it’s back to cross‑onshore winds and choppy surf, with swell dropping down again. So if you’re after anything decent, your best bet is that Monday morning, but only if you’re comfortable with overhead reef waves. Otherwise, this 16‑day window is mostly a wipeout.
Water temperature on the 18th is 73°F, about average for this time of year – nothing special.
Stay safe, and don’t force it.
– Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
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163 | 189 | 233 | 259 | 266 | 362 | 406 | 429 | 429 | 397 | 362 | 359 | 405 | 405 | 440 | 481 | 536 | 584 | 534 | 462 | 570 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 5:11PM2.16m | 5:40AM1.82m | 5:55PM1.99m | 6:26AM1.71m | 6:42PM1.80m | 7:16AM1.61m | 7:36PM1.62m | 8:15AM1.53m | 8:42PM1.49m | 9:26AM1.49m | 10:02PM1.43m | 10:41AM1.51m | 11:16PM1.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:50AM0.23m | 11:30PM0.20m | 11:34AM0.35m | 00:14AM0.34m | 12:21PM0.49m | 00:59AM0.49m | 1:15PM0.62m | 1:52AM0.62m | 2:23PM0.72m | 2:58AM0.71m | 3:46PM0.75m | 4:13AM0.73m | 5:05PM0.70m | ||||||||
7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | NW 9 | SW 12 | S 11 | NW 9 | S 11 | S 14 |
30 | 30 | 6 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | S 9 | NW 8 | N 9 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | S 12 | NW 9 | NW 9 | S 11 | W 8 | S 10 |
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | S 10 | S 9 | N 10 | S 12 | NW 12 | — | N 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | S 10 | — | S 16 | S 16 | S 13 | — |
2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 5 | 5 | 4 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
163 | 189 | 233 | 259 | 266 | 362 | 406 | 429 | 429 | 397 | 362 | 359 | 405 | 405 | 440 | 481 | 536 | 584 | 534 | 462 | 570 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 105 | 106 | 104 | 45 | 105 | 45 | 45 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 197 | 106 | 106 | 106 |
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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.










