El Agujero Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.16° N 15.66° W

El Agujero Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Agujero sea temperature is
23.4° 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 7 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, NNE swell with 316 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 15th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve dug into the charts for our local patch, and I gotta level with you – it’s been a grim stretch. The whole 16-day window is basically a dead zone for any decent waves. There’s swell coming through, but it’s all wind-chopped, short-period junk that’s not doing a thing for the lineup. The best I can offer is a tiny silver lining at the very end of the forecast, but you’ll need to be patient.

The first surf worth mentioning doesn’t pop up until August 20, which is a solid two weeks out. From August 7 right through August 19, it’s all a bust. The swell hangs around 5 ft to 6 ft, but it’s all from the NNE with a weak period of 6 to 7 seconds. The wind is onshore or cross-onshore from the N or NNE at 12–19 mph, turning everything into a choppy, messy soup. The combined energy is moderate, sitting around 200–400 (combined energy of all swells directed here), but it’s totally wasted. For a reef break like El Agujero, that’s just painful.

Now, El Agujero itself is a consistent spot, exposed to the swell, and it really likes an optimum swell from the NNW. The problem is, we’re stuck with NNE swell, which is way off its best angle. The water temp is 74°F with a 1°F anomaly, so it’s about average for this time of year – nothing unusual there.

The only real standout, and I’m being generous, is the morning of Thursday, August 20. The wind finally drops to a light 3 mph from the NNE, making it a light cross-onshore with just small wind ripples – that’s the closest to clean we’ll get. The swell is 5 ft from the NNE with a period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy is 200 (combined energy of all swells directed here). It’s only a 1 out of 10 day, called “marginal surf or questionable tide conditions,” but if you’re jonesing and you’ve got a longboard, you might scratch out a few weak ones. The rest of that day and the days after are back to poor conditions with onshore winds. The period does stretch to 8 or 9 seconds by August 22, but the wind stays on it, so don’t hold your breath.

Bottom line: there’s nothing worth paddling out for until August 20, and even then it’s a long shot. The combo of bad swell direction, short period, and constant wind has this region locked in a funk. It’s a blank run, and for this area, that’s pretty normal when the trade winds set in. Keep the wax on the shelf and wait for a change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

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Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.4
NNE
7
1.5
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8
1.6
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7
1.6
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1.7
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1.7
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
202
256
276
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286
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234
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273
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145
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203
Wind (km/h)
25
NNE
20
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20
N
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High Tide
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
2:41PM2.37m
3:07AM2.11m
Low Tide
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
8:24AM0.07m
8:59PM-0.08m
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7:28
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8:47
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Temp °C
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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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