
Surf Forecasts:
El Agujero surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, NE swell with 440 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 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 10AM. 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 16s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Agujero over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it for this stretch of coast. The buzz is a bit of a flatline for the next two weeks, so I’ll be honest with you: there’s no stand-out day to pack the car for. The setup is pretty much a write-off for a while.
The forecast starts with a gap. From Monday 13 July right through to the end of the 16-day window, the conditions are constantly rated as poor. The swell is around, but the wind is the killer. For the first week and a half, it’s mostly a cross-onshore breeze from the NE, making it choppy and lumpy. The swell does build, but it’s never clean. The water temperature is sitting at 73° which is about normal for this time of year.
The only spot on the cards is El Agujero, a consistent reef break that usually likes a NNW swell. The optimum direction is NNW, but most of the swell we see is from the NE and NNE, so it’s not hitting the break right. The combined energy of all swells directed here climbs into the moderate range – up to 552 near the end – but it’s wasted.
For the first week, the swell is small, 2 ft to 5 ft, with periods between 5 and 9 seconds. That’s weak, short-period stuff. The wind is a constant 9 to 16 mph from the NE, cross-onshore, keeping the surface a mess. The score is a zero for every session.
Around the 18th of July, the swell gets a bit more size, hitting 6 ft to 7 ft, and the combined energy jumps into the 300-400 range. But the wind is still onshore or cross-onshore, and the period is only 7 to 8 seconds. It’s messy, lumpy, and just not worth the paddle.
By the last week, from 20 July onwards, the wind finally swings to the north and goes light to moderate, becoming onshore. The swell is 5 ft to 6 ft, but the period is still short (6-7 seconds). The combined energy is moderate, but the wave comment stays at “poor surf conditions” or “marginal” at best. There’s one session early on Monday 27 July where the combined energy hits 541 (strong energy) and the comment is “marginal,” but it’s still cross-onshore and choppy. Not your day.
Look, if you’re a kite surfer, the choppy, windy conditions on the exposed beach might be interesting. But for paddle surfing, this is a blank run. With a consistent break like El Agujero, it’s a bit unusual to have such a long stretch of nothing, but this is the call. The forecasts can change, and it tends not to stay poor for long, but for now, leave the boards in the garage.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
161 | 113 | 99 | 53 | 53 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 52 | 101 | 135 | 145 | 220 | 258 | 289 | 440 | 392 | 414 | 362 | 344 | 349 | |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 5:40AM1.82m | 5:55PM1.99m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:34AM0.35m | 00:14AM0.34m | ||||||||
7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 19 | S 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
161 | 113 | 99 | 53 | 53 | 33 | 33 | 21 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 12 | 30 | 6 | 25 | 25 | 24 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 9 | S 12 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 9 |
25 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 17 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 12 | S 17 | S 18 | NW 11 | NW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | NNW 8 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | S 21 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 9 | NW 8 |
15 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 5 | — | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
4 | 4 | — | 4 | 4 | 15 | 18 | 30 | 52 | 101 | 135 | 145 | 220 | 258 | 289 | 440 | 392 | 414 | 362 | 344 | 349 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 44 | 45 | 116 | 104 | 521 | 45 | 45 | 106 | 45 | 105 | 521 |
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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.










