
Surf Forecasts:
El Roque surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NNE swell with 520 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Roque over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.
El Roque – a reef break, and it’s pointing straight into the swell. The forecast shows a lot of activity, but for the most part, it’s going to be a real struggle. The wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore, blowing at 12 mph to 16 mph, which is a moderate breeze, and that’s going to chop things up badly. The first recommendation doesn’t actually come up until Friday, July 17th, and it’s a tough one. The surf is poor from the get-go.
Friday morning, July 17th, we’ve got a weak 4 ft swell from the NE with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined swell energy is a paltry 133 (weak). The wind is onshore, and the water temp is 74°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – about 2° above average. It’s not a clean picture. The waves are going to be poor – it’s a write-off.
The pattern doesn’t let up. Saturday, July 18th, through Sunday, July 19th, the swell bumps up to 5 ft – 6 ft, but the period is still only 6-7 seconds and the wind is either onshore or cross-onshore. The wave comment is “poor surf conditions” on every single entry. There’s no stand-out morning or afternoon to get excited about.
By Monday, July 20th, the swell pushes into the 7 ft - 7 ft range, and the energy climbs into the moderate zone (426 to 475). But the wind is still onshore, and the period is short at 7-8 seconds. It’s just messy, choppy surf. This continues all the way through to the end of July. The swell stays around 7 ft to 8 ft, with the energy getting stronger (up to 1230 by July 30th), but the wind just won’t cooperate. The “poor surf conditions” tag is relentless.
The closest thing to a glimmer comes on Wednesday, July 29th, morning. The swell is 8 ft from the NNE, period is 9 seconds, and the energy is strong (1109). The wind is a gentle breeze at 9 mph, cross-onshore, so it’s only “fairly choppy” instead of fully choppy. The system even gives it a score of 1 out of 10, calling it “marginal.” But it’s still not clean. That’s the best we get, and it’s not good.
Then on Thursday, July 30th, the energy jumps to 1939 – very strong – but the wind is straight back to moderate cross-onshore, and the waves are again labelled “poor.” The swell is 8 ft, which is getting into expert territory, but with that wind, it’s a battle.
The last day, Saturday, August 1st, looks like a big cleanup. We’re looking at 10 ft from the NNE with a 10-second period and a massive 1722 energy reading. But the wind is onshore at 16 mph. The comment is “poor surf conditions.” It’s a setup that would be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The inconsistency is brutal – every single day is a miss.
So, bottom line: there’s nothing worth paddling out for. Not a single standout. The whole 16-day run is a blank. The break is fairly consistent in terms of swell, but the wind direction and state ruin every single one. For a reef break, you need the wind to be offshore – it’s blowing from the south, which is offshore here, but the wind is coming from the north and north-northeast, which is onshore or cross-onshore. It’s just a bad run. You’re better off staying home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
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127 | 153 | 173 | 183 | 175 | 243 | 286 | 294 | 352 | 418 | 468 | 447 | 435 | 397 | 444 | 440 | 440 | 495 | 481 | 462 | 474 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 4:29PM2.30m | 4:58AM1.95m | 5:12PM2.18m | 5:42AM1.85m | 5:57PM2.01m | 6:27AM1.74m | 6:44PM1.83m | 7:17AM1.63m | 7:37PM1.65m | 8:16AM1.55m | 8:44PM1.51m | 9:28AM1.51m | 10:04PM1.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:08AM0.16m | 10:48PM0.08m | 10:51AM0.25m | 11:31PM0.21m | 11:35AM0.37m | 00:15AM0.36m | 12:22PM0.50m | 1:01AM0.51m | 1:16PM0.63m | 1:53AM0.64m | 2:24PM0.73m | 2:59AM0.73m | 3:47PM0.76m | ||||||||
7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 9 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | — | SW 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | NW 8 | W 13 | NW 12 | N 9 | N 8 | — | S 13 | SW 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
3 | 3 | 2 | — | 12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 21 | S 19 | S 19 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | N 10 | N 10 | — | — | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 13 | — | S 10 | — | S 16 |
8 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | — | 2 | — | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
127 | 153 | 173 | 183 | 175 | 243 | 286 | 294 | 352 | 418 | 468 | 447 | 435 | 397 | 444 | 440 | 440 | 495 | 481 | 462 | 474 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 618 | 45 | 70 | 45 | 38 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 114 | 107 | 45 | 114 | 70 | 114 | 114 | 114 | 114 | 70 | 114 | 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.










