
Surf Forecasts:
El Agujero surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, NNE swell with 319 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 1AM. 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Agujero over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, switching to the old standard.
Let’s be real – the outlook for El Agujero over the next 16 days is a rough one. We’ve got a long stretch of poor surf conditions, with no good options to point you toward. The whole forecast is filled with onshore and cross-onshore winds that just won’t quit, and the swell is coming from the NNE, which isn’t the best direction for this break – it needs a NNW swell to really work.
Starting Monday the 27th, we’ve got a 5ft swell from the NNE with a short period of 8 seconds, but the wind is already on it from the NNE at 12 mph, keeping things messy. The water temp is 74°, which is about normal for this time of year. The combined swell energy is weak at 263, and the wave comment says it all: “poor surf conditions.”
From Tuesday the 28th through the end of the first week, it’s the same story. Swell heights are around 4ft to 6ft, period stays short between 6 and 7 seconds, and the wind is either cross-on or on from the NNE at 12-16 mph. The combined energy picks up a bit by Friday the 31st, hitting 328, but it’s still just moderate, and the wind is chopping it up. Nothing clean.
Moving into the first week of August, the pattern doesn’t change. On Saturday the 1st, the wind drops to a light breeze at 6 mph from the north, which is onshore, and the swell is 5ft with a 7-second period, but the energy is moderate at 270 – still a no-go. Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd are more of the same cross-on slop, with swell around 4ft to 5ft.
Things get bigger in the second week. From Wednesday the 5th, swell heights climb to 7ft, then 8ft by Thursday the 6th, and the combined energy jumps into the strong range – 496 on the 5th, 816 on the 6th. But the wind is still cross-on from the NE or NNE at 12-16 mph, and the period is only 8 seconds. That’s a lot of bumpy, short-period chop. It’s too big for beginners, and with the wind, it’s not even good for experts. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The last few days, from the 8th to the 11th, keep the same vibe: 7ft to 8ft swell, 8-9 second period, and cross-on or onshore winds picking up to 19-22 mph by the 10th. The energy is strong (over 600), but the wind is just ruining any chance of a clean wave. All records say “poor surf conditions.”
So, nothing to recommend here. It’s a blank run. For this area, that’s not unusual – the wind can lock in like this. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but for now, I’d be looking for a different activity or a different spot.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
263 | 220 | 186 | 186 | 177 | 108 | 135 | 169 | 234 | 241 | 277 | 293 | 286 | 319 | 228 | 177 | 144 | 162 | 140 | 218 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:34AM1.72m | 1:48PM1.94m | 2:09AM1.80m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:28PM0.39m | 7:32AM0.39m | 8:03PM0.30m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | S 11 | N 13 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 11 | NW 10 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | WNW 10 | N 10 | NNE 7 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 7 | WNW 9 |
263 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 18 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 23 | 21 | 35 | 10 | 28 | 177 | 15 | 15 | 140 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | W 8 | S 12 | S 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | N 13 | NW 10 | NW 10 | W 9 | NW 11 | S 16 | NW 10 | N 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | N 9 | SSW 13 |
3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 27 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 15 | W 8 | W 12 | S 12 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 9 | S 8 | — | W 9 | — | S 15 | NW 9 | S 15 | N 12 | N 11 | — |
— | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 4 | 13 | 4 | 11 | 21 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | — | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | — | NNE 7 |
— | 220 | 186 | 186 | 177 | 108 | 135 | 169 | 234 | 241 | 277 | 293 | 286 | 319 | 228 | — | 144 | 162 | — | 218 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 44 | 44 | 44 | 62 | 115 | 533 | 1169 | 533 | 115 | 115 | 62 | 44 | 44 | 62 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
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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.










