El Roque Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.14° N 15.57° W

El Roque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Roque sea temperature is
24.2°C
1.2° 

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 27 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NNW swell with 588 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 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4AM. 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 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 29th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. The next 16 days are pretty grim, to be honest. There’s no real standout period, and for most of the run, the surf is gonna be messy and unappealing. We’ve got a few scattered moments that might be worth a paddle, but nothing that’ll have you calling in sick for.

Right now, and for the next several days, it’s pretty much a write-off. The wind is howling from the north-northeast and northeast, cross-onshore, and the swell is a messy mix of short-period windswell with heights around 3 ft to 6 ft, but the energy is weak to moderate (100 to 341). The wave quality is poor, and it’s choppy as hell. That runs right through the end of August and into the first week of September.

There’s a tiny flicker of hope on Friday, September 4th, in the morning. At El Roque (reef), the wind finally swings around to the north-northwest, light, and blows straight offshore. Swell is small at 4 ft from the north-northeast, but the period is a meagre 8 seconds. The combined energy is weak (214). The guidance says it’s a fairly consistent spot, and the optimum swell direction is from the north-northwest, so that offshore wind is a big plus for clean conditions. It’s listed as a beginner-friendly break, but it’s a reef, so keep your wits about you. Expect crowds now and then. It’s not a standout, but it’s the only window in the whole forecast where you might get a clean, rideable wave.

After that, it’s more of the same: onshore or unknown winds, poor surf, and energy readings that flicker between weak and moderate (177 to 365). The swell stays small, and the period is short, except for a brief uptick on Sunday, September 6th, where the period jumps to 14 seconds from the north, but the swell is tiny at 2 ft to 2 ft. That’s a long-period groundswell, which normally means better shape, but there’s just not enough height to do anything with it.

By Wednesday, September 9th, the wind shifts back to cross-onshore from the northwest, and the swell gets a bit of a bump, hitting 6 ft from the northeast with energy climbing to 583. But the period is still short at 7 seconds, and the wind state is choppy. It’s not clean paddling.

Friday, September 11th, morning shows a last gasp: 6 ft from the north-northeast, 8-second period, and a light breeze from the north-northeast. The combined energy is 489, moderate. But the wind is onshore, so it’s unlikely to be anything special.

Honestly, this is a tough 16-day run. If you’re desperate, the morning of September 4th is your best bet for a clean, though small, session at El Roque. For the rest of it, you’re better off staying home, tuning your board, or checking the forecast again in a few days. Things can change quick.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NNE
8
1.1
NNE
5
1.5
NNE
6
1.6
NNE
6
1.8
NNE
7
2.3
NNE
7
1.6
NNW
11
1.4
NNW
11
1.4
NNW
10
1.1
N
9
1.1
N
9
1
N
9
1.1
NE
7
1.4
NNE
7
1.4
NNE
7
1.5
NNE
7
1.7
NNE
7
1.8
NNE
7
1.8
NNE
7
1.7
NNE
7
1.6
NNE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
96
64
151
190
286
532
541
452
394
207
207
154
108
176
171
198
265
312
353
327
288
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
25
NNE
25
NE
25
NE
25
NE
25
NE
20
NE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
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NNE
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NNE
20
NNE
25
N
25
N
20
NNE
25
NNE
25
N
20
N
20
N
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
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on
High Tide
1:56PM2.14m
2:15AM1.99m
2:26PM2.22m
2:46AM2.06m
2:57PM2.26m
3:17AM2.09m
3:29PM2.24m
3:49AM2.08m
4:03PM2.17m
4:24AM2.02m
4:40PM2.06m
5:03AM1.93m
5:23PM1.90m
Low Tide
7:42AM0.27m
8:09PM0.16m
8:12AM0.19m
8:39PM0.09m
8:43AM0.14m
9:09PM0.06m
9:15AM0.12m
9:40PM0.07m
9:48AM0.15m
10:12PM0.13m
10:25AM0.22m
10:49PM0.24m
11:06AM0.33m
11:31PM0.38m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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23
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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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