
Surf Forecasts:
El Agujero surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, NNE swell with 757 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 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) 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 0.3m 18s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Agujero over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this 16-day window is a tough one for El Agujero. The swell is there, but it’s a real battle with the wind, and the quality just isn’t lining up. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor conditions, so don’t get your hopes up for a classic session.
Right from the start, Saturday the 11th kicks off with tiny, weak swell – only 2ft – and a very short period of 5 seconds. The wind is onshore, the wave energy is a paltry 18, and the report says it’s poor surf. That’s a hard pass. This flat spell runs through the weekend and into the start of the work week. You’ll be waiting a while.
The first real change comes around Thursday the 16th. The swell starts to build, pushing 5ft to 6ft by the afternoon, with a longer period around 7 seconds. The wave energy jumps to a moderate 289, which is promising. But the wind is a fresh cross-onshore, making it lumpy. The report is still calling it poor surf. El Agujero is a reef break, so it’s exposed, but it’s just not clean.
The following week, from the 17th through the 23rd, the swell really fires up, climbing to 8ft with a period of 8 to 9 seconds. The combined energy hits the thousand mark (1174 on the 20th), so there’s serious power in the water. However, the wind stays stubbornly cross-onshore or onshore, with moderate to fresh breezes (15-19 mph). The water temp is a comfortable 72°F, which is about average for the time of year, so at least you won’t freeze while you’re getting chopped up. The problem is that with this much swell (over 8ft) and constant wind, this is really only for experts, and even then, the quality is poor. It’s a real shame.
After that, things settle down towards the end of the month, but the wind remains a problem. The last few days of the window see the swell dropping back to 4ft, but the wind is still fresh and cross-onshore, so the surf remains poor.
Honestly, there’s not a single standout session in this whole 16-day run. The only time the swell is meaningful is when the wind is ruining it. If you’re a kite surfer, this setup might look interesting with the strong cross-onshore winds and solid swell, but for a paddle surfer, this is a blank run. It’s a normal pattern for the area in these conditions, but it’s a tough one to swallow.
Stay patient, and keep an eye on the forecasts. Things can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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) | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | NE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
18 | 17 | 40 | 134 | 197 | 197 | 149 | 113 | 99 | 70 | 53 | 33 | 27 | 48 | 105 | 187 | 286 | 408 | 493 | 579 | 634 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:28AM1.82m | 00:00AM1.83m | 12:28PM1.97m | 00:59AM1.93m | 1:21PM2.12m | 1:53AM2.01m | 2:11PM2.24m | 2:42AM2.05m | 2:58PM2.32m | 3:28AM2.05m | 3:43PM2.33m | 4:13AM2.00m | 4:27PM2.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:44PM0.37m | 6:09AM0.32m | 6:45PM0.21m | 7:04AM0.23m | 7:40PM0.08m | 7:54AM0.15m | 8:30PM-0.02m | 8:40AM0.10m | 9:18PM-0.05m | 9:24AM0.10m | 10:03PM-0.02m | 10:07AM0.15m | 10:47PM0.07m | ||||||||
7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | SSW 19 | NW 10 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | S 12 | SW 19 | S 19 |
18 | 37 | 23 | 134 | 197 | 197 | 149 | 113 | 99 | 70 | 53 | 33 | 22 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 14 | NNW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | S 12 | S 14 | S 13 | S 21 | S 12 | S 11 |
37 | 19 | 13 | 61 | 17 | 50 | 25 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 17 | 17 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | NNW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | S 17 | S 18 | NW 11 | NW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | N 8 | S 15 | — | S 21 | — | — | — |
20 | 15 | 31 | 18 | 29 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 4 | — | 9 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 5 | N 5 | NE 4 | — | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 3 | — | ENE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
— | 17 | 40 | 6 | — | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | 5 | 21 | 27 | 48 | 105 | 187 | 286 | 408 | 493 | 579 | 634 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 45 | 99 | 45 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 521 | 45 | 44 | 45 | 44 |
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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.










