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El Golfo surfForecast / Lanzarote / Spain
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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
18.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Golfo this week:
The most powerful waves expected at El Golfo in the next 16 days are 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Golfo over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed night, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Wed night, fresh winds from the N by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
NNW 12 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | |
1073 | 1112 | 946 | 515 | 595 | 466 | 357 | 256 | 185 | 127 | 112 | 179 | 176 | 152 | 133 | 144 | 232 | 330 | 304 | 294 | 256 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | 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 | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 6:59AM1.76m | 7:25PM1.93m | 8:28AM1.66m | 8:54PM1.89m | 9:57AM1.70m | 10:14PM1.95m | 11:05AM1.81m | 11:16PM2.06m | 11:55AM1.95m | 00:05AM2.15m | 12:35PM2.07m | 00:46AM2.21m | 1:10PM2.17m | 1:22AM2.24m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:52PM0.70m | 2:04AM0.60m | 2:24PM0.79m | 3:39AM0.59m | 3:56PM0.76m | 4:52AM0.51m | 5:05PM0.64m | 5:45AM0.40m | 5:55PM0.52m | 6:25AM0.31m | 6:37PM0.41m | 6:59AM0.25m | 7:13PM0.32m | ||||||||
7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
— | 8:24 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:29 | — | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NE 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 |
1073 | 1112 | 946 | 515 | 595 | 466 | 357 | 256 | 185 | 101 | 55 | 47 | 32 | 82 | 133 | 122 | 232 | 330 | 304 | 294 | 256 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 15 | — | NW 16 | NNW 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | NW 10 | W 15 | NW 9 | WNW 12 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NE 9 | NNE 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NE 7 | WNW 8 | N 12 |
188 | — | 10 | 59 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 77 | 4 | 65 | 15 | 35 | 52 | 12 | 56 | 75 | 53 | 2 | 7 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 11 | — | — | N 10 | — | — | NW 8 | W 13 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | WNW 15 | NE 7 | NE 8 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 18 | 4 | 15 | 37 | 19 | 8 | 144 | 24 | 9 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 3 | NNE 3 | N 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 7 |
— | — | 3 | 3 | 6 | 29 | 39 | 37 | 75 | 127 | 112 | 179 | 176 | 152 | 127 | 68 | 82 | 165 | 235 | 233 | 245 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 39 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 201 | 201 | 201 | 301 | 230 | 201 | 201 | 279 | 43 | 32 | 197 | 197 | 32 | 32 | 43 | 32 |
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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.











