El Golfo surfForecast / Lanzarote / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 27 Apr 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
19.2° 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 Sunday (May 03) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sun 3rd May)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 1PM (Sun 3rd May)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 1st May)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
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
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
N
7
1.2
N
7
1.2
N
7
0.6
WNW
14
0.7
NW
14
0.9
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
NNW
16
1
NNW
15
1
NNW
14
0.9
NNW
13
0.9
NNW
13
1.1
NW
12
0.9
NW
12
0.9
NW
12
0.8
NW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
127
131
150
138
186
268
353
347
324
226
218
176
447
455
394
282
273
341
232
228
142
Wind (km/h)
30
N
25
N
25
NNW
20
N
20
NNW
15
N
15
NNE
10
N
15
NNE
15
N
15
N
20
NNE
20
NE
20
N
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
N
15
NNE
10
NNE
5
NNW
5
NE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
High Tide
11:55AM1.95m
00:05AM2.15m
12:35PM2.07m
00:46AM2.21m
1:10PM2.17m
1:22AM2.24m
1:43PM2.24m
1:56AM2.24m
2:14PM2.27m
2:29AM2.20m
2:44PM2.26m
3:02AM2.14m
3:15PM2.22m
3:34AM2.05m
Low Tide
5:45AM0.40m
5:55PM0.52m
6:25AM0.31m
6:37PM0.41m
6:59AM0.25m
7:13PM0.32m
7:30AM0.22m
7:46PM0.26m
8:00AM0.22m
8:18PM0.23m
8:30AM0.24m
8:50PM0.23m
9:00AM0.29m
9:23PM0.28m
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
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7:18
7:16
7:16
7:15
7:13
7:13
7:11
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8:28
8:28
8:29
8:30
8:30
8:30
8:31
Temp °C
18
19
18
18
18
18
18
19
18
18
18
17
18
18
17
19
19
18
20
20
19
14
16
15
15
15
15
16
17
16
16
16
14
15
15
14
17
17
16
20
20
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
8
0.4
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.9
N
7
0.9
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
NNW
16
1
NNW
15
1
NNW
14
0.9
NNW
13
0.9
NNW
13
1.1
NW
12
0.9
NW
12
0.9
NW
12
0.8
NW
11
Energy kJ
44
47
130
85
74
268
353
347
324
226
218
176
447
455
394
282
273
341
232
228
142
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
9
0.3
NNW
9
0.6
WNW
14
0.7
NW
14
0.9
N
7
0.9
N
7
0.8
N
8
0.8
N
7
0.8
N
8
0.6
N
8
0.4
NNW
18
0.9
WNW
10
1
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
0.4
N
7
0.4
NNE
7
0.3
N
8
0.2
N
8
Energy kJ
14
29
16
138
186
86
87
71
69
76
41
130
170
280
270
204
125
17
18
12
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
NNW
8
0.1
NW
16
0.5
NE
7
0.7
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.3
NE
8
0.2
NNE
7
0.1
NW
21
0.5
N
7
0.7
N
10
0.8
N
9
0.7
N
8
0.1
S
13
0.6
N
8
0.3
NE
6
0.2
NNE
6
0.2
NNE
5
0.1
NE
5
Energy kJ
14
26
10
25
75
53
10
5
17
27
90
99
66
3
42
6
3
3
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
N
7
1.2
N
7
1.2
N
7
0.9
NNW
7
0.6
NW
9
0.3
NE
4
0.4
NNE
3
0.4
NE
6
0.7
NNE
8
Energy kJ
127
131
150
75
51
2
3
12
62
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
201
120
43
120
33
33
13
5
13
13
5
13
13
13
13
13
5
5
5
5
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Lanzarote
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Africa)
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
5
5
9
7
5
7
6
5
5
7
6
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
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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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