
Surf Forecasts:
El Agujero surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, NNE swell with 247 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 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 | 1AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Agujero over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for El Agujero over the next couple of weeks.
First off, I gotta be straight with you – the entire 16-day window is a bit of a write-off for decent surf. There isn’t a single day where the conditions come together for a proper paddle. We’re looking at a long gap of nothing but poor surf quality from now all the way through to the end of the forecast. The consistent cross-onshore winds from the NNE are the main culprit, just chopping up whatever swell is on offer.
The first few days, from Wednesday the 8th through to the weekend, it’s all small, weak, and messy. Swell heights hovering around 2ft to 4ft, mostly from the NNE, with periods around 4 to 5 seconds – that’s just windswell junk. The combined energy is weak, sitting in the 30 to 70 range, so don’t get your hopes up. The water temp is sitting at 72°, which is about normal for this time of year, so at least a wetsuit isn’t mandatory.
Now, there is a bit of a pulse that shows up around the second week. Starting Sunday the 12th, we see a bit more energy with a swell from the NNW, period stretching to 10 seconds, and the combined energy bumping up to 147. That’s got a bit more grunt behind it, but those NNE winds are still cross-onshore, keeping it choppy. The swell size stays around 2ft to 5ft for a few days.
Then, from Thursday the 16th right through to the following Wednesday the 22nd, the swell actually gets a bit of size. We’re looking at 7ft to 7ft coming from the NNE, with periods around 7 to 8 seconds. The combined energy hits strong levels, topping out at 650 on the 18th. Sounds promising, right? But here’s the kicker – the wind is still howling onshore from the NNE at 15 to 19 mph. That’s fresh and lumpy, turning what could be a fun, punchy wave into a washing machine. At 7ft, that’s really only for the experts anyway, and with the wind like that, it’s just not going to be enjoyable on a paddleboard. Honestly, with that much wind and swell, El Agujero is looking more interesting for the kite crew than for us surfers.
The final days, the 22nd and 23rd, the swell drops back down to 3ft to 5ft, and the wind stays cross-onshore. It’s just more of the same.
So, the bottom line? There’s no standout. No day to circle on the calendar. We’ve got a solid 16-day blank run ahead of us. It’s a shame, but it happens. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye out, but for now, I’d say save the wax and go do something else.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNE 5 |
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34 | 55 | 66 | 66 | 74 | 69 | 48 | 40 | 18 | 15 | 23 | 140 | 173 | 96 | 96 | 90 | 82 | 58 | 51 | 53 | 99 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:19PM1.71m | 9:08AM1.64m | 9:34PM1.69m | 10:21AM1.70m | 10:51PM1.73m | 11:28AM1.82m | 00:00AM1.83m | 12:28PM1.97m | 00:59AM1.93m | 1:21PM2.12m | 1:53AM2.01m | 2:11PM2.24m | 2:42AM2.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:43AM0.49m | 3:15PM0.59m | 3:56AM0.47m | 4:34PM0.51m | 5:06AM0.41m | 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 | ||||||||
— | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | |
— | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | 9:00 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | SSW 13 |
5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 37 | 37 | 23 | 140 | 173 | 96 | 96 | 90 | 82 | 58 | 51 | 53 | 17 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | S 16 | S 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | NW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 16 |
4 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 24 | 9 | 21 | 3 | 20 | 19 | 31 | 61 | 17 | 50 | 25 | 42 | 41 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | — | — | — | — | S 12 | NW 5 | S 21 | NW 9 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | S 17 | S 18 | — | S 16 | NW 9 |
1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 29 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 6 | — | 5 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 4 | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 |
34 | 55 | 66 | 66 | 74 | 69 | 48 | 40 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 7 | — | 20 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 17 | 29 | 99 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 105 | 533 | 105 | 99 | 99 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 22 | 45 | 22 | 22 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
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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.











