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El Golfo surfForecast / Lanzarote / Spain
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 06 May 2026 WESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
El Golfo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Golfo sea temperature is
19.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Golfo this week:
The surf forecast for El Golfo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Golfo in the next 16 days are 1.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) 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 0.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 8th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 8th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 9th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Golfo over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NNE 6 | N 6 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NW 13 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | |
70 | 81 | 161 | 124 | 130 | 104 | 82 | 87 | 87 | 314 | 334 | 777 | 749 | 626 | 738 | 505 | 686 | 694 | 639 | 628 | 543 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 4:45AM1.82m | 5:01PM1.94m | 5:26AM1.70m | 5:47PM1.84m | 6:19AM1.60m | 6:45PM1.76m | 7:29AM1.55m | 7:56PM1.74m | 8:49AM1.58m | 9:09PM1.79m | 9:59AM1.69m | 10:12PM1.90m | 10:55AM1.86m | 11:06PM2.05m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:39AM0.58m | 11:16PM0.60m | 11:20AM0.69m | 00:07AM0.71m | 12:12PM0.79m | 1:13AM0.78m | 1:21PM0.86m | 2:31AM0.77m | 2:43PM0.85m | 3:42AM0.68m | 3:55PM0.76m | 4:38AM0.53m | 4:54PM0.62m | ||||||||
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 | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — |
 | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — |
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Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
15 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NW 13 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 |
 kJ | 28 | 26 | 12 | 124 | 130 | 104 | 82 | 87 | 87 | 314 | 334 | 777 | 749 | 626 | 738 | 505 | 686 | 694 | 639 | 628 | 543 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 | N 10 | W 8 | N 12 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | N 7 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | N 11 | NNW 14 | N 13 | N 13 | N 13 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 28 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 24 | 84 | 26 | 99 | 239 | 9 | 61 | 176 | 166 | 202 | 24 | 70 | 69 | 48 | 51 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | — | — | W 8 | SW 13 | W 8 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 7 | N 12 | N 15 | N 11 | N 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 8 | — | — | 5 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 24 | 25 | 5 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | WNW 2 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 |
| kJ | 70 | 81 | 161 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 55 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 306 | 306 | 13 | 5 | 43 | 0 | 25 | 39 | 25 | 39 | 40 | 13 | 25 | 35 | 39 | 32 | 39 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
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Information about the El Golfo Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for El Golfo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Golfo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Golfo 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 Golfo) 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 Golfo 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 Golfo is 17 km (11 miles) from Puerto del Carmen. If you plan a holiday in Lanzarote, look for hotels and other accommodation in Puerto del Carmen. Puerto del Carmen has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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