
Surf Forecasts:
El Agujero surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, NE swell with 452 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Agujero over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – looking at the 16-day window for El Agujero, it’s a tough one. There are no classic surfing windows to get excited about. The whole first run, right through to the 4th of August, is plagued by cross-onshore winds that are just wrecking the potential. The water temp is pretty average for this time of year, no real anomaly to speak of, so don't expect any surprises temperature-wise.
The combined swell energy starts off pretty weak, around the 120 mark, and builds into the moderate zone as we go, hitting 248 and 306 by the end of July and start of August, but it just doesn’t matter with that wind. The swell is coming from the north-northeast, which is okay for the reef here, but the period is short – 5 to 7 seconds – so it’s weak, windswell energy. You’re looking at lots of chop and close-outs. Swell heights are around 4 ft to 6 ft.
There’s a bit of a shift from the 2nd of August into the 3rd where the wind goes more straight onshore, but the swell is still small and weak. By the 4th of August, the combined energy is getting up to 390, but the wind stays a problem. This pattern just keeps repeating: we get pulses of swell up to about 6 ft to 6 ft, but it’s always spoiled by a moderate breeze or fresh breeze from the N or NNE.
Forget about the early days, honestly. The closest we get to any hope is right at the tail end, around the 10th and 11th of August. The swell picks up to 8 ft from the NNE, and the combined energy jumps to a strong 709. That’s proper power. But, and it’s a big but, the wind is still cross-on or onshore, and the period is only 8 seconds. For a reef break, that 8 ft is getting into expert territory. It’s going to be a big, messy, powerful wall of water – not a beginner's game, and likely more interesting for kite surfing than for clean paddle surfing. The crowd factor is listed as "often" here, so you won't be alone, but on a day like that, most folks will be battling the conditions.
If you absolutely have to get wet, the middle of the second week, around the 12th and 13th of August, the swell drops back to 6 ft to 7 ft, and the wind is consistently onshore, not cross. That might offer the most manageable, albeit still messy, ride. The combined energy is still solidly in the four-digit range (432 to 515), so there’s push.
Bottom line: This is a blank run. The area just isn't set up for clean surf in this forecast. We don’t have one standout day. It’s a waiting game. Forecasts can change, so don't give up entirely, but right now, I’d find another hobby for the next two weeks.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
97 | 115 | 169 | 241 | 262 | 307 | 278 | 264 | 234 | 169 | 188 | 128 | 104 | 175 | 217 | 152 | 279 | 310 | 382 | 335 | 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 | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:22PM2.03m | 2:41AM1.86m | 2:54PM2.10m | 3:13AM1.90m | 3:25PM2.13m | 3:45AM1.91m | 3:57PM2.13m | 4:17AM1.91m | 4:30PM2.08m | 4:52AM1.87m | 5:05PM2.00m | 5:32AM1.81m | 5:46PM1.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:05AM0.31m | 8:36PM0.23m | 8:37AM0.25m | 9:07PM0.19m | 9:08AM0.22m | 9:39PM0.17m | 9:40AM0.22m | 10:10PM0.17m | 10:13AM0.25m | 10:43PM0.21m | 10:48AM0.31m | 11:19PM0.27m | 11:29AM0.39m | 00:01AM0.36m | |||||||
7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | |
— | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 9 | N 11 | NW 10 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | NNE 7 | NW 9 | NNE 9 | NW 8 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | SSW 14 |
18 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 30 | 169 | 22 | 27 | 11 | 175 | 91 | 96 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 20 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | N 11 | NW 10 | N 13 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | N 10 | S 15 | NW 9 | SSW 13 | N 9 | WNW 9 | N 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | NW 8 |
5 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 24 | 29 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 25 | 8 | 27 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | NW 11 | S 9 | S 13 | S 9 | S 8 | W 9 | — | S 16 | NW 10 | — | S 15 | — | WNW 8 | SSW 13 | WNW 9 | — | S 16 | — | S 15 | NW 10 |
2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 5 | 23 | — | 4 | — | 7 | 17 | 8 | — | 5 | — | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | — | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 5 | — | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 |
97 | 115 | 169 | 241 | 262 | 307 | 278 | 264 | 234 | — | 188 | 128 | 104 | — | 217 | 152 | 279 | 310 | 382 | 335 | 349 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 106 | 625 | 106 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 44 | 33 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 |
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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.










