El Golfo surfForecast / Lanzarote / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 22 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
19.5° 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 Monday (May 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Golfo in the next 16 days are 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 8s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 25th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 26th May)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 22nd May)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NW
12
1.7
NW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
NW
11
1.1
NW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
NW
10
0.8
NW
10
0.8
NW
9
0.9
N
7
0.9
N
7
0.5
NW
15
0.7
NW
13
0.9
NW
13
1
NW
12
0.9
NW
12
0.9
NW
11
0.8
NW
11
0.6
NW
10
0.7
NW
12
0.5
NW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
448
708
411
347
268
178
142
115
101
74
74
107
180
238
282
236
213
137
79
134
50
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
25
NNW
25
NNE
20
NNE
25
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
N
10
ENE
10
N
15
NNW
15
N
15
WNW
15
NW
10
NNW
15
NNW
20
NNW
20
N
15
N
25
NNW
20
N
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
7:12PM2.07m
8:03AM1.75m
8:23PM1.99m
9:17AM1.74m
9:34PM1.96m
10:22AM1.80m
10:36PM1.96m
11:16AM1.88m
11:29PM1.98m
12:00PM1.97m
00:15AM2.00m
12:39PM2.05m
00:55AM2.02m
Low Tide
12:42PM0.62m
1:47AM0.49m
1:56PM0.70m
3:01AM0.54m
3:14PM0.72m
4:08AM0.54m
4:23PM0.68m
5:02AM0.50m
5:19PM0.61m
5:46AM0.47m
6:06PM0.53m
6:24AM0.43m
6:46PM0.45m
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:00
7:00
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:43
8:44
8:44
8:45
8:45
8:45
8:46
Temp °C
19
19
18
21
21
18
23
22
21
23
24
21
22
22
19
21
21
18
20
20
18
18
16
16
19
19
17
23
21
22
24
24
20
22
22
19
20
20
17
19
18
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NW
12
1.7
NW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
NW
11
1.1
NW
11
1
N
6
1
N
7
1
N
7
1
N
7
0.9
N
7
0.9
N
7
0.8
N
7
0.7
NW
13
0.9
NW
13
1
NW
12
0.9
NW
12
0.9
NW
11
0.8
NW
11
0.6
NW
10
0.7
NW
12
0.5
NW
9
Energy kJ
448
708
411
347
268
76
88
88
88
74
74
57
180
238
282
236
213
137
79
134
41
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.4
NE
8
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
NW
10
0.8
NW
10
0.8
NW
9
0.6
NW
9
0.5
NW
9
0.5
NW
15
0.7
N
7
0.7
N
6
0.2
SSW
15
0.6
NNW
6
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NNW
13
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NNW
11
Energy kJ
17
17
7
6
17
178
142
115
101
67
41
107
42
41
22
29
9
35
39
17
50
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
13
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
9
0.1
SW
12
0.3
NE
7
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
9
0.5
NW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.1
NW
10
0.3
NNW
15
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
NE
7
0.3
NE
9
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
NE
8
Energy kJ
3
2
3
6
8
6
3
2
2
28
29
35
27
4
43
24
8
12
21
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NNW
6
1.1
NNW
6
1
N
6
1
N
6
0.7
N
6
0.5
N
6
0.7
NNW
4
0.7
NNW
5
0.7
NNW
5
0.8
NNW
5
Energy kJ
75
92
76
79
40
15
17
22
24
32
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
39
43
13
201
13
13
5
15
0
13
37
5
39
32
13
35
39
47
37
47
221
Best forecast wave conditions in Lanzarote
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Africa)
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
5
8
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
6
6
6
7
8
9
9
8
7
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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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