
Surf Forecasts:
El Agujero surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, NNE swell with 878 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 2.4m 9s 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 0.2m 16s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Agujero over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and get comfortable. Rusty here, and I’m going to walk you through the surf outlook for our local patch. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s get straight into it.
First up, the overall pattern: we’ve got a persistent northeasterly wind regime setting in, and it’s going to keep a lid on the quality for the foreseeable future. The swell is coming in from the north-northeast, but it’s short period—mostly 7 to 8 seconds—so it lacks the grunt we’d want for a proper session. The water is sitting at a warm 73°F, which is just about normal for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.
Now, let’s get into the details. The first recommendation doesn’t come until Sunday, July 20, and even then, it’s a real tough slog. El Agujero is our only player here, and it’s a consistent reef break. But the wind is cross-on at 15-18 mph from the northeast, and the swell is 6 feet from the north-northeast with a period of just 7 seconds. The combined energy is 262, which is moderate, but the surf conditions are poor. It’s choppy, lumpy, and frankly not worth paddling out for.
Looking a bit further ahead, the situation doesn’t improve much. The wind sticks to the same script—northeasterly, cross-on or onshore—through the rest of July and into early August. The swell height does creep up to around 7-8 feet by July 24-26, but the period stays short, and the combined energy climbs into the high end of moderate to strong (408-858). But with that onshore flow, it’s going to be messy. By the end of July, the wind eases slightly but it’s still onshore, and the swell drops back. The waves might be too big for beginners by the 25th, hitting 7 feet, and by the 26th, it’s 8-8 feet, which is pushing into expert-only territory if you could get a clean one, but the wind ruins it.
The only potential glimmer comes right at the end of the forecast window. On August 1, the wind goes north, and the swell direction turns a bit more westerly, with a period of 10 seconds on the morning session. That’s still short, but it’s a slight improvement. The combined energy is moderate at 252. But don’t hold your breath—the wind is onshore, so it’s still poor surf conditions.
So, the honest truth is that there isn’t a standout session in this entire 16-day window. The wind is the enemy, and the swell is just too short and onshore to do anything with. If you’re desperate for a paddle, you might find something at El Agujero on a rare lull in the wind, but it’s a gamble. For now, I’d say give it a miss. It’s a blank run, and that’s just how it goes sometimes. Forecast can always change, but as it stands, I wouldn’t hold out hope.
Stay salty, and I’ll see you when the swell turns good. This is Rusty signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
259 | 293 | 349 | 406 | 416 | 441 | 382 | 362 | 387 | 369 | 344 | 379 | 400 | 477 | 549 | 502 | 536 | 686 | 646 | 662 | 781 | |
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 | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:55PM1.99m | 6:26AM1.71m | 6:42PM1.80m | 7:16AM1.61m | 7:36PM1.62m | 8:15AM1.53m | 8:42PM1.49m | 9:26AM1.49m | 10:02PM1.43m | 10:41AM1.51m | 11:16PM1.45m | 11:43AM1.59m | 00:13AM1.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:34AM0.35m | 00:14AM0.34m | 12:21PM0.49m | 00:59AM0.49m | 1:15PM0.62m | 1:52AM0.62m | 2:23PM0.72m | 2:58AM0.71m | 3:46PM0.75m | 4:13AM0.73m | 5:05PM0.70m | 5:21AM0.68m | 6:04PM0.61m | ||||||||
7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | NW 9 | SW 12 | S 11 | S 16 | S 11 | S 14 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 |
25 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | S 9 | S 12 | NW 12 | N 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | S 12 | NW 9 | NW 9 | S 11 | W 8 | S 10 | S 12 | — | — |
2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | S 10 | S 9 | N 10 | S 9 | S 9 | NW 11 | N 8 | S 12 | S 8 | S 8 | — | S 10 | — | S 16 | NW 9 | S 13 | — | — | — | — |
3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 5 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
259 | 293 | 349 | 406 | 416 | 441 | 382 | 362 | 387 | 369 | 344 | 379 | 400 | 477 | 549 | 502 | 536 | 686 | 646 | 662 | 781 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 105 | 106 | 45 | 104 | 104 | 45 | 105 | 99 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 115 | 533 | 533 | 115 | 106 | 197 | 197 | 106 | 62 |
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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.










