
Surf Forecasts:
El Agujero surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, NNE swell with 334 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 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Agujero over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
We’ve got a pretty grim picture for the whole 16-day window. The only spot in the mix is El Agujero, a consistent reef break that’s exposed to the swell. The problem is, the wind is working against us almost every single day. The wave energy is there, but the quality is shot.
The water temperature is sitting at 74°F with a 2°F anomaly, so it’s a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, which is nice.
Tuesday, July 28th kicks it off with a clean sky but a cross-on NNE breeze at 12 to 16 mph. The swell is a messy 4ft to 4ft from the NNE with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 190. It’s all a bit choppy and poor – not worth paddling out.
Wednesday, July 29th through Friday, August 1st is more of the same. The swell bumps up a bit, hitting 6ft on Thursday morning with combined energy up to 244, but that cross-on wind is relentless. The period is short, between 6 and 7 seconds, so it’s just lumpy, onshore slop. The “poor surf conditions” tag is a dead giveaway.
Saturday, August 1st and Sunday, August 2nd see a shift to a straight onshore wind, but it’s still a light to gentle breeze. The swell drops back to 4ft to 5ft, with combined energy dropping to 170. The waves are small and the wind is on it – still not good.
The pattern continues through the first week of August. Monday, August 3rd to Thursday, August 6th sees the swell slowly building again, with the NNE swell hitting 7ft by Thursday morning and combined energy jumping to 566. That’s a moderate to strong energy. But the wind is still blowing cross-on at 12 to 16 mph. The period stays stuck at 8 seconds. It’s a bigger, more powerful mess, but it’s still a mess.
The last couple of days of the second week, from Saturday, August 8th to Wednesday, August 12th, the swell stays solid, between 5ft and 7ft, with combined energy hitting a peak of 618 on Saturday afternoon. That’s a lot of energy, but it’s all blown out by a fresh 19 mph cross-on breeze. The period crawls up to 9 seconds, but it’s too little, too late. The wave comment still says “poor surf conditions.”
There is no standout. The wind is the enemy here. Every single day has a cross-on or onshore component, and the swell is short-period. The reef at El Agujero is exposed, but it’s getting hammered by the wind. If you’re a kite surfer, this setup might be more interesting than for paddling.
For the whole 16 days, there is nothing to recommend. This is a blank run. It’s a tough stretch for the area.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
186 | 161 | 153 | 100 | 135 | 155 | 237 | 229 | 248 | 270 | 250 | 302 | 159 | 220 | 181 | 148 | 124 | 99 | 127 | 101 | 125 | |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 4:17AM1.91m | 4:30PM2.08m | 4:52AM1.87m | 5:05PM2.00m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:13AM0.25m | 10:43PM0.21m | 10:48AM0.31m | 11:19PM0.27m | ||||||||
7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
— | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 13 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 11 | NW 10 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | NE 8 | NNE 7 | N 9 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 10 | N 10 | NNE 7 | N 9 |
3 | 3 | 9 | 18 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 31 | 113 | 220 | 15 | 148 | 124 | 49 | 47 | 101 | 27 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | N 13 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | N 10 | N 9 | NW 9 | N 9 | N 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | N 10 | NE 7 |
3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 15 | 30 | 27 | 13 | 15 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 45 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 12 | S 12 | S 9 | S 11 | S 9 | S 13 | S 9 | S 8 | W 9 | NW 9 | S 16 | NW 10 | NW 9 | S 15 | WNW 8 | N 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | NE 7 | WNW 10 |
1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | — | NNE 7 | — | — | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | — | NNE 6 |
186 | 161 | 153 | 100 | 135 | 155 | 237 | 229 | 248 | 270 | 250 | 302 | 159 | — | 181 | — | — | 99 | 127 | — | 125 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 44 | 62 | 115 | 533 | 1592 | 197 | 62 | 106 | 62 | 62 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 36 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 105 |
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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.










