
Surf Forecasts:
El Agujero surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NNE swell with 1,210 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 7AM. 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 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Agujero over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me level with you. It’s Rusty, and I’ve been staring at this forecast for El Agujero and it’s a tough one. The next week and a half is a real grind, but there’s a glimmer of something special right at the end if you’ve got patience.
Right now, for the next week, it’s a story of onshore winds and messy surf. The swell is coming in from the NNE, which is pretty much straight onshore for this reef break, and the wind is howling out of the NE and NNE at 15 to 18 mph. That’s a cross-on or onshore wind all the way, and it’s just tearing the surface apart. We’ve got a solid amount of swell – the combined energy is moderate, hitting between 190 and 262 – but it’s short period stuff, only 7 seconds, so it’s weak, choppy, and just not fun. The water temp is sitting at 73°, which is about normal for this time of year, but with the wind on it, you won’t feel the warmth.
This pattern holds through the weekend and into next week. The swell builds, with the combined energy climbing into the 400s and 500s, and the period eventually stretches to 8 seconds, but the wind doesn’t let up. It’s a fresh breeze from the NNE at 18 mph through the 24th and 25th, keeping the surface lumpy. By Monday the 27th of July, the swell is up over 8 ft, hitting 10 ft, and the energy is strong (1251 to 1514). That’s too big for this setup, and with the wind still on it, it’s purely for the experts if they’re feeling brave, but honestly, it’s a mess.
Then we get to Tuesday the 28th of July. Now, this is where it gets interesting. The wind finally swings around to the north, dropping to 12 mph, and it’s offshore. The swell is still a hefty 10 ft, with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is a massive 1367. The forecast says the wind and tide are favorable, but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. For a reef like El Agujero, that’s a caveat – it might be a washing machine. But if you’re a seasoned charger and you can handle that size, the offshore wind could make it an epic, clean session. This is the only standout in the whole 16-day window. The energy drops on Tuesday afternoon down to 8 ft, and the score drops right off, so the morning is your window.
After that, the wind stays light to moderate from the north, and the swell backs down to 6 ft to 7 ft through the 30th and into the start of August. The wind turns cross-on again on the 31st, and the surf looks poor. The first two days of August show a light breeze and a slight improvement, with the combined energy in the 400s, but the forecast is still calling it marginal.
So, the bottom line: this is a long, dry spell for most of the run. The one true standout is the morning of Tuesday the 28th of July. It’s big, it’s offshore, and it’s for experts only. The rest of the time, you’re better off checking the forecasts again or remembering why you have a backup hobby.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Tue 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 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | 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 | 372 | 382 | 393 | 441 | 372 | 329 | 387 | 359 | 344 | 358 | 417 | 464 | 509 | 522 | 536 | 671 | 785 | 824 | 1027 | |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:40AM1.82m | 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 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
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 | NW 9 | S 11 | S 12 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 |
25 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | S 9 | NW 8 | N 9 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | S 12 | NW 9 | NW 9 | S 16 | W 8 | S 14 | S 12 | — | — |
2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | S 10 | S 9 | N 10 | S 9 | NW 12 | — | N 8 | — | S 8 | — | — | S 10 | — | S 16 | S 11 | S 13 | — | — | — | — |
3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 5 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | 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 | 372 | 382 | 393 | 441 | 372 | 329 | 387 | 359 | 344 | 358 | 417 | 464 | 509 | 522 | 536 | 671 | 785 | 824 | 1027 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 45 | 105 | 106 | 45 | 45 | 99 | 105 | 45 | 99 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 521 | 105 | 106 | 623 | 533 | 106 | 106 | 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.










