El Agujero Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.16° N 15.66° W

El Agujero Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Agujero sea temperature is
22.9° C
0.7° 

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 26 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NNE swell with 623 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) 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 0.1m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 26th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this 16-day window for El Agujero is a tough one to call. The whole period is dominated by a persistent NNE wind flow, which is a cross-onshore direction for this reef, and it never really lets up. The result is a long stretch of poor surf conditions, with the wave comment staying stubbornly negative throughout. The combined swell energy starts moderate at 643 (on Sunday the 26th) but quickly drops off, and while it does build again later, the wind never cleans up. There’s a significant gap in recommendations right from the start, with the first few days offering nothing good. In fact, the entire first week is a write-off. It’s not until we get into the second week that the swell energy starts to climb again, but the wind remains a problem.

Let’s break it down. The first few days – Sunday the 26th through to the end of July – are a complete bust. You’re looking at a 7.2ft swell from the NNE on Sunday morning, but with a 18.6 mph cross-onshore wind, it’s lumpy and ugly. The water temp is 73.2°F, which is about average for the time of year. The swell drops through the week, but the cross-onshore conditions persist. The period is short, mostly 6 to 8 seconds, so it’s weak, windswell energy. Nothing to get excited about. The first week ends with a similar picture: small, choppy, and poor.

As we move into the first week of August, the swell energy begins to build again. By Tuesday the 5th of August, we’re seeing a 5.9ft to 6.2ft swell from the NNE, with the combined energy hitting 441 on the afternoon. But again, the wind is a fresh cross-onshore breeze at 12.4 to 15.5 mph, keeping the surface chopped up. The period is still short at 8 seconds, so it’s not groundswell. The energy climbs further through the 6th and 7th, hitting 558 on the afternoon of the 7th August, but the wind is still cross-onshore. The 8th of August sees the swell up to 6.2ft, but the period finally stretches to 11 seconds, bringing a longer-period groundswell. The combined energy jumps to 895 – that’s moderate to strong energy. However, the wind is still a moderate cross-onshore at 15.5 mph, so the surf will be choppy and not clean. The 9th of August has a 6.6ft swell, but the wind is back up to a fresh 18.6 mph cross-onshore, making it lumpy again.

Honestly, there isn’t a single standout session in this entire outlook. The swell is there at times, especially around the 8th and 9th of August, but the wind direction is always wrong. The optimum swell direction for El Agujero is from the NNW, and this forecast is all NNE. So the swell is coming from a less-than-ideal angle, and the wind is ruining the surface. With the reef break being exposed, it’s just not set up for good paddle surfing. If you’re into kite surfing, the consistent cross-onshore breeze and lumpy waves might be more your thing, but for a surfboard, this is a long, blank run. It’s a normal pattern for the area when the trades are blowing, but it still stings. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d say save your energy.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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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Friday
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Saturday
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2.2
NNE
8
2.2
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8
2
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8
1.7
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8
1.6
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8
1.5
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8
1.4
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8
1.4
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1.4
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1.3
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1.3
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1.2
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1.4
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1.5
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6
1.4
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6
1.6
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7
1.4
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7
1.1
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0.9
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
643
635
512
339
296
250
204
204
193
137
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88
131
107
145
167
170
237
186
113
82
Wind (km/h)
30
NNE
25
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25
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25
NNE
20
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20
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20
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High Tide
12:32PM1.70m
00:57AM1.63m
1:12PM1.82m
1:34AM1.72m
1:48PM1.94m
2:09AM1.80m
2:22PM2.03m
2:41AM1.86m
2:54PM2.10m
3:13AM1.90m
3:25PM2.13m
3:45AM1.91m
3:57PM2.13m
Low Tide
6:50PM0.50m
6:56AM0.49m
7:28PM0.39m
7:32AM0.39m
8:03PM0.30m
8:05AM0.31m
8:36PM0.23m
8:37AM0.25m
9:07PM0.19m
9:08AM0.22m
9:39PM0.17m
9:40AM0.22m
10:10PM0.17m
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8:55
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Temp °C
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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.

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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