El Golfo surfForecast / Lanzarote / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 26 May 2026 WEST
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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 normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (May 27) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. 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 1.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 27th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 27th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 31st May)4ft (1.2m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue night, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the NNE by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
13
0.9
NW
13
1
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
0.9
NW
12
0.8
NW
11
0.6
NW
10
0.6
NW
10
0.6
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.9
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
0.8
NW
10
0.8
NW
9
0.8
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
1.3
N
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
180
234
287
314
220
165
79
60
83
45
172
167
115
106
193
353
341
184
207
200
178
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
15
N
20
NNE
15
N
25
NNW
20
NNE
20
NNE
30
N
25
NNE
25
NNE
30
N
25
NNE
35
N
30
N
30
N
35
N
30
N
25
NNE
25
N
25
N
25
NNE
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:16AM1.88m
11:29PM1.98m
12:00PM1.97m
00:15AM2.00m
12:39PM2.05m
00:55AM2.02m
1:15PM2.11m
1:33AM2.04m
1:50PM2.15m
2:09AM2.04m
2:24PM2.17m
2:45AM2.02m
2:59PM2.17m
3:20AM1.98m
Low Tide
5:19PM0.61m
5:46AM0.47m
6:06PM0.53m
6:24AM0.43m
6:46PM0.45m
6:59AM0.40m
7:23PM0.39m
7:33AM0.38m
7:59PM0.34m
8:07AM0.37m
8:34PM0.32m
8:41AM0.38m
9:10PM0.34m
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:45
8:45
8:46
8:46
8:47
8:47
8:49
Temp °C
23
25
26
22
21
18
19
19
17
19
19
17
19
18
17
19
19
18
19
20
18
23
22
23
21
18
16
16
16
14
16
16
14
15
14
13
15
15
15
16
17
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
13
0.9
NW
13
1
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
0.9
NW
12
0.8
NW
11
0.6
NW
10
0.6
NW
10
0.6
NW
12
0.5
NW
9
0.9
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
0.8
NW
10
0.8
NW
9
0.8
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
Energy kJ
180
234
287
314
220
165
79
60
83
41
172
167
115
106
193
353
341
183
207
200
127
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
N
6
0.5
N
6
0.3
NE
7
0.5
N
6
0.3
NE
8
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
NW
12
0.2
SSW
15
0.4
NW
12
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.3
NW
14
0.6
NW
9
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.4
NW
13
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
NW
15
Energy kJ
28
18
8
16
10
24
22
23
21
40
20
19
7
33
67
6
6
62
5
4
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
NE
8
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
9
0.3
NE
8
0.1
NW
15
0.4
NW
11
0.1
SW
14
0.1
W
16
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
W
15
Energy kJ
35
28
22
11
23
5
8
10
8
30
8
5
7
7
6
6
3
3
3
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
N
6
0.5
N
6
0.9
N
5
0.9
N
5
0.8
N
5
0.9
NNE
5
0.9
NNE
5
0.9
NNE
5
1
N
5
1
N
6
1.1
N
6
1.3
N
6
1.3
N
6
1.3
N
7
1.4
N
7
1.4
N
7
1.3
N
7
1.3
N
7
Energy kJ
36
17
36
40
34
40
45
49
59
64
80
124
132
150
184
206
183
178
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
39
37
13
13
43
226
13
13
13
13
13
13
221
221
201
226
201
13
201
201
13
Best forecast wave conditions in Lanzarote
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Africa)
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
6
6
7
9
6
9
7
6
5
5
5
4
7
7
4
7
4
4
4
4
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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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