Surf Forecasts:
El Medano surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, NNE swell with 402 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Medano this week:
The surf forecast for El Medano over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Medano in the next 16 days are 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) 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 0.2m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Medano over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what we’ve got coming our way. There’s a bit of a wait and not much to get excited about, to be honest.
The whole 16-day window is a tough one. We are looking at a long, dry spell with hardly any decent waves on the cards. The first surfable suggestion doesn’t even pop up until Friday the 18th of September, and even then, it’s a real marginal call. For the most part, you’re looking at small, weak swells being hammered by a constant cross-onshore wind, which just ruins any chance of a clean face.
Let’s talk about the standout, if you can call it that. The best bet, and it’s a very slim one, is El Medano (Tenerife) on the morning of Friday the 18th of September. We’ve got some swell coming in from the NNE at 5 ft, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined swell energy is getting up there at (587), which is a decent push of water. You’ll have some light cross-onshore airs from the ENE at 6 mph, which is manageable and will keep it from being a total mess. The water temp is a pleasant 75°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year. Keep in mind, though, that El Medano rarely breaks and can be inconsistent, so it’s not a sure thing. Also, the locals and visitors sometimes turn up here, so don’t expect to have the place to yourself.
From there, it’s back to square one. The rest of the second week into the end of September is a write-off. The wind just gets stronger, with gusts up to 25 mph, making the conditions hopeless for a proper paddle. The swell periods drop right off, turning any bump into chop. It’s one of those stretches where you might be better off dusting off the kite gear and seeing if that works for you.
All in all, it’s a grim outlook. El Medano on Friday morning is the only slight glimmer, but keep your expectations in the gutter. The rest of the run is a blank.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Tue morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | SSW 13 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SSW 12 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | NE 8 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 54 | 50 | 61 | 87 | 131 | 135 | 121 | 187 | 131 | 402 | 325 | 53 | 28 | 38 | 28 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 35 | 17 | 15 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:33PM1.75m | 4:49AM1.70m | 5:08PM1.57m | 5:24AM1.56m | 5:49PM1.39m | 6:11AM1.41m | 6:51PM1.24m | 7:30AM1.30m | 8:44PM1.17m | 9:29AM1.31m | 10:32PM1.24m | 10:51AM1.43m | 11:29PM1.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:20AM0.25m | 10:35PM0.34m | 10:56AM0.39m | 11:07PM0.50m | 11:37AM0.55m | 11:46PM0.65m | 12:33PM0.69m | 00:47AM0.78m | 2:17PM0.79m | 2:47AM0.84m | 4:19PM0.74m | 4:31AM0.76m | 5:21PM0.61m | ||||||||
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 | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — |
 | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | NE 8 | NE 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | NE 9 | SSW 12 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 54 | 50 | 47 | 87 | 131 | 135 | 120 | 163 | 92 | 71 | 85 | 53 | 28 | 38 | 28 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 35 | 14 | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | WNW 10 | SSW 10 | S 13 | S 13 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SSW 12 | NE 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 17 | 16 | 10 | 45 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 9 | 10 | 87 | 87 | 20 | 19 | 28 | 5 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | NE 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | WNW 9 | NE 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NE 11 | — | S 15 | S 15 | — | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | ENE 3 |
| kJ | 3 | 33 | 61 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | — | 8 | 27 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | — | 17 | 17 | — | 12 | 11 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 5 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NE 5 | NE 5 | — | NE 4 | NE 3 | — | ENE 3 | NE 3 | — | NE 3 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 32 | 37 | 121 | 187 | 131 | 402 | 325 | 13 | 17 | — | 12 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 34 | 11 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
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The above surf forecast table for El Medano provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Medano can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Medano 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 Medano) 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).
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