El Agujero Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.16° N 15.66° W

El Agujero Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Agujero sea temperature is
23.3° C
0.7° 

El Agujero surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


El Agujero surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, NNE swell with 345 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 4AM. 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 11s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 7th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Agujero over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this 16-day window for El Agujero is a tough one. The surf is there, but the conditions are just not cooperating. We’re looking at a solid run of waves, but the wind is going to be a problem for almost the entire stretch.

Right off the bat, from Thursday, August 6th, we’ve got swell on the way. The combined energy is moderate (392), with waves around 6ft coming from the NE. The water is sitting at 74°, which is about what you’d expect for this time of year. The problem? That wind is a cross-on from the NE at 16 mph, making it choppy and messy. This is a consistent reef break, but with that wind, it’s just not going to be clean.

The pattern doesn’t let up. Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th are the same story – swell in the 5ft to 6ft range, but with a short period of 7 to 8 seconds and that persistent onshore or cross-onshore wind. It’s a poor surf setup. This continues right through the first week. The wind is relentless, mostly from the NNE at 12 to 19 mph, keeping everything bumpy and lumpy. The swell energy stays moderate, mostly in the 200s and 300s, but with that short period, the waves are weak and won’t have much shape.

We get a bit of a bump in the energy around Saturday, August 15th and Sunday, August 16th, with the combined energy pushing into the 400s (404 and 409). The swell height is up to 6ft. Still, the wind is cross-on, and the period is only 7 seconds. It’s more power, but it’s still messy. For a couple of sessions on the 16th, the wind drops to 9 mph, which is a *light breeze*, but it’s still cross-onshore, so it’s only "fairly choppy" instead of a mess.

The last few days of the outlook, from August 18th to the 21st, the wind finally shifts to a true onshore direction. The swell drops a little, to 4ft to 5ft, and the period stretches to 8 or 9 seconds. The energy is still moderate (280 to 394). This is better, but onshore wind at a reef break still isn't ideal. The waves will be there, but they’ll be soft and won't have that classic, clean face you want.

Honestly, for the whole 16 days, there isn’t a single standout. The swell never stops, which is great for consistency, but the wind is the enemy here. If you’re desperate for a paddle, the best chance of something half-decent might be on the morning of Sunday, August 16th, when the wind is lightest, or the very end of the forecast when the period gets a little longer and the wind is onshore but lighter. But don’t expect perfection.

This is a spot that usually gets waves, but right now, the conditions are just making it a grind. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because this can flip.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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1.6
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1.4
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1.5
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1.6
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
320
284
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256
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170
164
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
7:46PM1.63m
8:34AM1.59m
9:17PM1.57m
10:04AM1.64m
10:48PM1.62m
11:21AM1.78m
00:00AM1.75m
12:23PM1.97m
00:57AM1.90m
1:13PM2.15m
1:44AM2.01m
1:59PM2.30m
2:27AM2.09m
Low Tide
2:04AM0.57m
2:51PM0.63m
3:34AM0.60m
4:28PM0.56m
5:00AM0.53m
5:46PM0.39m
6:05AM0.40m
6:45PM0.21m
6:58AM0.26m
7:34PM0.05m
7:43AM0.14m
8:18PM-0.05m
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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.

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