
Surf Forecasts:
El Agujero surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, NNE swell with 689 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 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Agujero over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. I’ve been staring at the charts for a while, and I gotta be honest with you—this 16-day window for El Agujero is a tough one. There’s not a single standout session in the bunch, and the whole period is a write-off for decent paddle surfing. The swell is there at times, but the wind and conditions just keep spoiling it.
First up, we’ve got a long, frustrating gap. From right now, Sunday the 12th of July, all the way through to the end of the first week, there’s nothing worth paddling out for. The breeze is onshore or cross-onshore, the swell is small and weak, and the wave comment is consistently “poor surf conditions.” The combined swell energy is weak, barely cracking 100 (values like 154, 197, 153, 117, and even down to 55 and 61) – that’s barely a ripple. The water temp is sitting at 73°F, which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
As we push into the second week, the swell actually starts building. You’ll see it pick up from Thursday the 16th, with heights around 4ft to 5ft, but the period is a short, weak 6 seconds and the wind is still cross-onshore. By Friday the 17th, the swell bumps up to 5ft–6ft from the NNE, and the wind turns onshore. The combined energy climbs into the moderate range (225, 279), but the conditions are still listed as “poor.” It’s a frustrating pattern.
The real build happens over the weekend of the 18th and 19th of July. Swell heights reach 6ft to 7ft, with periods of 8 seconds, and the wind is onshore at 16 mph. The combined energy jumps to strong levels (391, 422, 541, 602), but the onshore wind is going to chop it up. This is a classic case of plenty of water moving but no quality. For a reef break like El Agujero, that’s a real shame. The swell direction is NNE, which matches the optimum swell direction of NNW fairly well, but it’s all for nothing with the wind.
By Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st, the swell holds around 7ft to 7ft, with a slightly longer period of 9 seconds. The wind finally eases to a gentle breeze on Tuesday, still onshore, but the combined energy is very strong (680, 693, 745). The wave comment is still “poor.” This setup is too big for beginners (over 5ft) and, with the onshore wind, it’s only going to appeal to experts who want to wrestle with messy, powerful waves. Honestly, with that much wind and swell, this break looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The final few days of the window, from Wednesday the 22nd to Monday the 27th, see the swell slowly drop back from 5ft to 4ft. The period stays at 9–10 seconds, which is decent. The wind does improve on Wednesday afternoon with a brief switch to a light offshore from the NNW, but the combined energy is still strong (515, 516). The rest of the time, it’s back to onshore or cross-onshore breezes. The very last entry on Monday the 27th afternoon is a cross-onshore mess with 4ft swell and moderate energy.
Bottom line: don’t get your hopes up for this stretch. The swell is there, but the wind is a constant problem. If you absolutely have to get wet, the best of a bad bunch is probably the Wednesday afternoon of the 22nd, when the wind goes light offshore for a moment, but it’s a fleeting window. For the rest of the time, save your energy. This blank run is a bit of a bad spell for the area, but it won’t last forever. Forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
151 | 197 | 163 | 149 | 113 | 99 | 53 | 53 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 60 | 116 | 145 | 194 | 222 | 278 | 344 | 389 | 421 | 512 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | 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 | on | on |
High Tide | 12:28PM1.97m | 00:59AM1.93m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:45PM0.21m | 7:04AM0.23m | 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 | ||||||||
7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 19 | S 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | S 17 |
151 | 197 | 163 | 149 | 113 | 99 | 53 | 53 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 12 | 30 | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 | S 12 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
61 | 17 | 50 | 25 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 17 | 17 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | S 17 | S 18 | NW 11 | NW 10 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | NW 9 | S 15 | — | S 21 | S 21 | W 8 | — | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 |
18 | 29 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 4 | — | 9 | 9 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | — | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | — | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
3 | — | 3 | 4 | 4 | — | 2 | 3 | 9 | 21 | 31 | 60 | 116 | 145 | 194 | 222 | 278 | 344 | 389 | 421 | 512 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 44 | 45 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 116 | 45 | 62 | 45 | 62 | 44 | 45 | 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.










