
Surf Forecasts:
El Agujero surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NNE swell with 403 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Agujero over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s get into it. Rusty here, looking over the next couple of weeks for our local stretch. Straight up, it’s a rough run. We’ve got a solid two-week window with almost nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is there at times, but the wind just won’t cooperate, and the quality is shot.
The only spot on the map is El Agujero, a reef break. It’s consistent and exposed, with an optimum swell from the NNW. The water temp is sitting about average for the time of year. But from right now, Sunday July 12th, all the way through to Monday July 27th, it’s one long stretch of poor surf conditions.
Let’s walk through it. Starting Sunday the 12th, we’ve got a 3 ft swell from the NNW, period around 8 seconds, with a cross-on wind from the NNE at 9 mph. The combined energy is weak (137), and it’s just choppy and messy. That carries through Monday the 13th, similar story: 3 ft, cross-on, gentle breeze. Tuesday the 14th drops to 2 ft, still cross-on, energy down to 57 (weak). Wednesday the 15th is more of the same, with a brief bump to 4 ft but from the NE with only a 5-second period – that’s junky windswell, combined energy 99.
Thursday the 16th sees the swell jump to 5 ft, then 5 ft in the afternoon, but it’s from the NNE with a short 6-7 second period, and the wind is cross-on and building to 16 mph. Energy climbs to 215 (moderate), but it’s still poor. By Friday the 17th, the swell hits 6 ft from the NNE, period 8 seconds, but it’s onshore wind at 16 mph. Energy is getting strong at 392, but the conditions are just awful. This pattern holds all the way through to Monday the 27th, with swell heights bouncing between 5 ft and 7 ft, almost always cross-on or onshore, and the period never gets above 8 seconds. Even when the swell hits 7 ft on Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th, with energy over 400 (strong to very strong), the wind is on or cross-on at 16-19 mph. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean surf day.
So what’s the best on offer? Honestly, there isn’t a standout. The whole 16-day period is a write-off for surf quality. The only thing worth mentioning is that from Friday the 17th onward, the swell is consistently over 5 ft, peaking at 7 ft, so there’s energy. But with the persistent onshore and cross-onshore winds, every session is going to be choppy, blown-out, and frustrating. If you’re an expert looking for a challenge in messy conditions, the bigger days like Friday the 17th or Saturday the 25th might offer some size, but don’t expect any clean walls.
It’s a tough forecast. Hang in there.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
134 | 197 | 145 | 149 | 113 | 84 | 53 | 53 | 33 | 33 | 55 | 81 | 141 | 205 | 337 | 389 | 362 | 403 | 339 | 311 | 376 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | 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 | on |
High Tide | 12:28PM1.97m | 00:59AM1.93m | 1:21PM2.12m | 1:53AM2.01m | 2:11PM2.24m | 2:42AM2.05m | 2:58PM2.32m | 3:28AM2.05m | 3:43PM2.33m | 4:13AM2.00m | 4:27PM2.28m | 4:57AM1.92m | 5:11PM2.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:09AM0.32m | 6:45PM0.21m | 7:04AM0.23m | 7:40PM0.08m | 7:54AM0.15m | 8:30PM-0.02m | 8:40AM0.10m | 9:18PM-0.05m | 9:24AM0.10m | 10:03PM-0.02m | 10:07AM0.15m | 10:47PM0.07m | 10:50AM0.23m | 11:30PM0.20m | |||||||
7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | S 12 | SW 19 | S 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | S 17 |
134 | 197 | 145 | 149 | 113 | 84 | 53 | 53 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 12 | 30 | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | S 12 | N 11 | S 13 | NW 8 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
61 | 17 | 50 | 25 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 17 | 17 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | S 17 | S 18 | NW 11 | NW 10 | SSW 13 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 12 | S 14 | S 21 | S 21 | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 |
18 | 29 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | — | NE 6 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
3 | — | 8 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 31 | 55 | 81 | 141 | 205 | 337 | 389 | 362 | 403 | 339 | 311 | 376 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 45 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 45 | 99 | 45 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 116 | 45 | 44 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 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.










