
Surf Forecasts:
El Roque surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NNE swell with 696 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 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7PM. 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 11s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Roque over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers. Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this outlook for El Roque is a tough one to write. We’ve got a 16-day window on the table, but it’s mostly a story of missed opportunities. The wind is almost never our friend, and that NNE direction just keeps slamming into us, creating messy, onshore conditions for days on end.
Right now, through the end of July and into the first week of August, it’s a real struggle. We’ve got a solid 8ft swell from the NNE on Saturday the 25th, with an 8-second period. That’s a decent amount of water moving – the combined energy is a moderate 658, which tells you there’s push behind it. But here’s the kicker: the wind is howling from the same direction at 19 mph, making it a complete washout. The water temp is sitting at 73°, which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there, but you won’t be enjoying it with that chop.
The pattern just doesn’t let up. We run through day after day – Sunday, Monday, Tuesday – all with that persistent NNE wind chopping up otherwise rideable swell. The size drops slowly from 8ft down to 5ft by Tuesday the 28th, but the wind never really turns. It’s a classic case of "looks good on paper, feels awful in the water." The period stays short, mostly 8 seconds, dropping to a weak 6 seconds by the end of the week. Wave energy plummets into the double digits (134–130) by Wednesday and Thursday, which is just weak sauce.
We hit a total lull from the 29th of July through the middle of the first week of August. The swell barely cracks 5ft, and the period is short – 6 or 7 seconds. It’s a proper gap where you’re better off cleaning your board than paddling out. The only flicker of something slightly less terrible comes on Saturday the 1st of August morning, when the wind drops to a light 6 mph from the north, and the energy jumps to 224. The model calls it "marginal." It’s still only 4ft and a 6-second period, but with that light wind and a bit of north in the swell, you might get a few crumbly ones if you’re absolutely desperate. It’s a beggars-can’t-be-choosers scenario.
Then we get another dry spell until mid-week. Wednesday the 5th of August sees the swell pushing back up to 7ft with a moderate 476 energy reading. But again, the wind is cross-onshore from the NNE at 12 mph. It’s still a mess. By Thursday the 6th, the energy jumps to 719 with a 7ft swell, the period finally stretches to 8 seconds, and the wind drops to 9 mph from the NNE. That’s the closest we get to a window, but it’s still onshore and bumpy. If you’re a local who knows the reef and can handle a bit of chop, Thursday morning might offer the most push of the whole run, but it’s not clean.
The last few days, into the weekend of the 8th and 9th of August, show the same story: 6ft to 6ft swell, 8-second periods, and onshore wind. The energy sticks around 400–480, but the quality just isn’t there. With a setup like this, honestly, the wind and chop make it look more like a session for a kite than a paddle board.
There are no true standouts here. If you have to pick a window, the absolute best bet is probably Thursday the 6th of August morning – the biggest swell, longest period, and lightest onshore breeze of the whole run. But even that comes with a caveat: it’s still onshore, so it’s bumpy. Bring your patience, or maybe a kite.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
657 | 751 | 672 | 672 | 583 | 480 | 368 | 276 | 283 | 234 | 240 | 191 | 111 | 94 | 78 | 103 | 103 | 111 | 136 | 132 | 175 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:44AM1.62m | 00:14AM1.55m | 12:33PM1.73m | 00:58AM1.65m | 1:14PM1.85m | 1:36AM1.75m | 1:50PM1.96m | 2:10AM1.83m | 2:23PM2.06m | 2:42AM1.89m | 2:55PM2.13m | 3:14AM1.93m | 3:26PM2.16m | 3:46AM1.94m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:05PM0.62m | 6:15AM0.61m | 6:51PM0.51m | 6:57AM0.51m | 7:29PM0.41m | 7:33AM0.41m | 8:04PM0.32m | 8:06AM0.32m | 8:37PM0.25m | 8:38AM0.27m | 9:08PM0.20m | 9:10AM0.24m | 9:40PM0.18m | ||||||||
7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | |
— | 8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 18 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | — | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | N 13 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 |
5 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 20 | 18 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | N 15 | NW 8 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | N 11 | N 13 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 |
1 | — | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 15 | W 13 | W 8 | NW 8 | W 8 | N 11 | N 9 | — | S 11 | S 9 | S 8 | — | W 11 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 |
657 | 751 | 672 | 672 | 583 | 480 | 368 | 276 | 283 | 234 | 240 | 191 | 111 | 94 | 78 | 103 | 103 | 111 | 136 | 132 | 175 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 114 | 114 | 114 | 114 | 114 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 38 | 124 | 38 | 38 | 538 | 189 | 543 | 537 | 537 | 38 | 38 | 70 |
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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.










