El Medano surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NE swell with 322 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Medano in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) 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 0.2m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Medano over the next 16 days.
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