El Roque Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.14° N 15.57° W

El Roque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Roque sea temperature is
22.8° C
0.7° 

El Roque surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


El Roque surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, NNE swell with 770 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Roque this week:

The most powerful waves expected at El Roque in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 25th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. I’ve stared at the charts for this stretch and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a rough run. We’ve got a solid 16 days of forecast, but the surf just doesn’t want to play ball. The first real recommendation doesn’t pop up until the 21st of July, and even then, it’s a tough sell.

The Long Wait and the Problem

Between now and the 21st, there’s nothing worth paddling out for. A big gap of silence. When the swell finally shows, it’s all coming from a tricky direction for our main spot.

El Roque (Reef)

Alright, let’s talk about the one break we’ve got on the cards: El Roque. It’s a beginner-friendly reef break, exposed to the swell, and it’s fairly consistent. But the whole forecast is a tale of “poor surf conditions.” The wind is the main villain here. From Tuesday afternoon the 21st right through to the end of the month, we’re looking at a relentless onshore or cross-onshore breeze from the NNE, blowing at 12 to 18 mph. That’s going to chop it up and make it messy.

The swell itself is there, but it’s short-period windswell – mostly 7 to 8 seconds – with moderate combined wave energy (starting at 444 on the 21st, peaking at 774 on the morning of the 26th). Heights hang around the 5 to 8 ft mark. For a beginner spot, that 8 ft is getting a bit hefty, and with that onshore wind, it’s going to be a close-out carnival. The water temperature is sitting at 73°F for the first session, which is about normal for this time of year.

The only time the wind eases up a little is around the 31st of July, dropping to a "gentle breeze" from the N at 9 mph, but by then the swell is already fading. The energy drops right off into the first week of August, with combined energy sinking to two-digit values (78, 47) and tiny 2 to 3 ft surf. It’s flat by the 5th of August.

The Verdict

Honestly, this is a blank run. There’s no standout day. The whole 16-day window is a washout. For a spot that’s usually fairly consistent, it’s a tough stretch. The combination of steady onshore winds and short-period windswell just doesn’t give us any clean, lined-up waves. If you’re desperate, the mornings of the 31st of July and 1st of August offer the lightest winds, but you’ll be fighting a fading, weak swell. It’s one of those times where you’re better off waiting for the next forecast update.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Thursday
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Saturday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
429
397
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295
336
381
512
540
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587
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699
606
536
414
Wind (km/h)
25
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High Tide
7:37PM1.65m
8:16AM1.55m
8:44PM1.51m
9:28AM1.51m
10:04PM1.45m
10:42AM1.54m
11:17PM1.47m
11:44AM1.62m
00:14AM1.55m
12:33PM1.73m
00:58AM1.65m
1:14PM1.85m
1:36AM1.75m
Low Tide
1:53AM0.64m
2:24PM0.73m
2:59AM0.73m
3:47PM0.76m
4:15AM0.75m
5:06PM0.72m
5:23AM0.70m
6:05PM0.62m
6:15AM0.61m
6:51PM0.51m
6:57AM0.51m
7:29PM0.41m
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Information about the El Roque Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for El Roque provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Roque can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Roque 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 Roque) 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 Roque 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Gran Canaria? If you are looking for accommodation near El Roque, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Gran Canaria, consider staying in Arucas which is 5 km (3 miles) away. Other places in and around Gran Canaria where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Galdar which is 8 km (5 miles) away, Santa Brigida, Las Palmas and Telde.

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