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: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, NNE swell with 197 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM. 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 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for our stretch of coast.

Alright, straight up, I’m looking at the next 16 days and it’s a bit of a tough sell. The main spot we’ve got to talk about is El Agujero, a consistent reef break that’s exposed to the swell. The trouble is, the wind is going to be a persistent problem. For the entire run, we’re looking at cross-onshore or onshore breezes, mostly from the north-northeast, blowing at 9 to 22 mph. That’s going to chop up the surface and make it hard work. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first solid swell we see arrives on Friday, the 31st of July. The swell is 5 ft from the northeast with a short, weak period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate at 222. The wind is a cross-onshore breeze at 12 mph, so it’s going to be choppy and messy. Not a good look. The quality is poor, and honestly, I wouldn’t bother paddling out.

Saturday the 1st of August is more of the same – onshore wind, 4 ft swell from the north-northeast, and the energy drops to 166. Still poor. This pattern just keeps going. Sunday the 2nd, Monday the 3rd, Tuesday the 4th, Wednesday the 5th – it’s all onshore or cross-onshore wind, short-period swell, and poor surf conditions. The swell height bounces between 3 ft and 5 ft, but the wind is the real killer. The combined energy stays moderate, hitting 200 on the Monday afternoon, but it’s just not clean.

We get a bit of a lull around Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th of August. The swell drops right down to 2 ft, with a period of 9 seconds on the Friday. The wind is still onshore but lighter at 9-12 mph. The energy is weak, down to 68. You’d be lucky to get a ride.

Now, things start to look a bit more interesting from Saturday the 8th of August. The swell picks back up to 5 ft from the north-northeast with a period of 6 seconds, and the energy is back to moderate at 148. But the wind is still onshore, so the surface is going to be lumpy. It’s a step in the right direction, but still not great.

The real standout, and the only one I’d genuinely get excited about, is around Tuesday the 11th of August. The swell jumps to 6 ft from the north-northeast, and the period stretches to a solid 10 seconds. That’s a groundswell, folks. The combined energy is strong at 522. This is proper swell. However, the catch is the wind – a cross-onshore breeze at 16 mph. It’s going to be a bumpy, choppy session. This spot is a reef, so it might handle the chop better than a beach, but it won’t be glassy. For a surfer who’s comfortable in a bit of lumpy water, this is the best wave on offer, but it’s a far cry from perfection.

After that, the swell sticks around at 5 ft to 6 ft through to Saturday the 15th of August, but the wind doesn’t let up. It’s mostly cross-onshore, and the period drops back to 6 or 7 seconds for most of it. The energy stays moderate to strong, hitting 383 on the Thursday afternoon, but the wind is just too strong and from the wrong direction to make it a clean, enjoyable surf. The conditions are described as "poor" right through to the end of the forecast run.

So, to sum it up: if you’re desperate for a wave, the 11th of August is your best bet for size and power, but be prepared for a bumpy ride. For the rest of the period, the wind is the main character, and it’s not a friendly one. The break is consistent, so it’ll break, but it won’t be pretty. Keep your eyes on the forecast, because this could change.

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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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
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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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1.1
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6
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1.3
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1.2
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1.2
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0.9
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5
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5
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
194
159
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113
85
108
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117
161
181
192
146
162
132
103
81
59
41
45
47
37
Wind (km/h)
20
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20
NNE
15
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15
N
20
N
15
NNE
20
NNE
25
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Wind State
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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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Feels °C
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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.

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