Surf Forecasts:
El Roque surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NNE swell with 468 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period with NNE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Roque this week:
The surf forecast for El Roque over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Roque in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 1AM. 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 13s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Roque over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and we're gonna switch over to feet and miles for you.
So, for El Roque, we're in for a frustrating couple of weeks. The water's a touch warmer than average, sitting about 74°F, which is nice, but that's about the only good news. The pattern is a long, dry spell.
From Tuesday the 28th of July right through to the 5th of August, that's eight days of straight-up poor surf. The wind is either cross-on or onshore, messing up everything. The swell is coming from the NNE, but it's a short-period, weak windswell, under 8 seconds, which is just junk. The combined energy is moderate, getting into the hundreds, but it's all choppy and messy. Not worth a look.
We do get a tiny chance on the 5th of August, Wednesday morning. The swell bumps up to 7ft from the NNE, period still short at 8 seconds. The wind is a light onshore breeze from the north. The combined energy jumps to a strong 531. The call is "marginal" at best. That's 7ft, so it's a lot of water for a beginner, and that onshore wind is going to make it a bumpy, tough paddle. For a reef break, it's going to be a messy, closed-out shorebreak. If you're an expert, you might find a few lumps, but it's a battle.
The real size, but not the quality, shows up in the second week. On the 10th of August, Monday morning, we see the swell hitting 8ft from the NNE, period still at 8 seconds, and the combined energy is a strong 737. The wind is a moderate onshore breeze. By the 11th of August, Tuesday morning, it peaks at 8ft from the NNE, with a combined energy of 863. This is expert-only territory. 8ft with onshore wind is a washing machine. It's too big for anyone else, and the shape is going to be terrible.
If you're desperate, the 5th of August morning is the only thing that even gets a sniff, and it's still marginal. For a reef that likes a clean, long-period groundswell, this NNE windswell is all wrong. The whole setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The wind is onshore a lot of the time, and the swell is strong enough to get a kite going.
It's a quiet run, but it won't last forever.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 176 | 143 | 111 | 140 | 181 | 268 | 256 | 299 | 278 | 264 | 286 | 242 | 172 | 148 | 99 | 135 | 160 | 191 | 139 | 310 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 2:10AM1.83m | 2:23PM2.06m | 2:42AM1.89m | 2:55PM2.13m | 3:14AM1.93m | 3:26PM2.16m | 3:46AM1.94m | 3:58PM2.15m | 4:19AM1.93m | 4:31PM2.11m | 4:54AM1.90m | 5:07PM2.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:04PM0.32m | 8:06AM0.32m | 8:37PM0.25m | 8:38AM0.27m | 9:08PM0.20m | 9:10AM0.24m | 9:40PM0.18m | 9:41AM0.24m | 10:11PM0.19m | 10:14AM0.27m | 10:44PM0.22m | 10:50AM0.32m | 11:20PM0.29m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — |
 | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | N 11 | NNW 10 | N 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNE 7 | NW 9 | N 9 | NW 8 | N 10 | N 9 | NE 7 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 12 | 9 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 172 | 21 | 25 | 18 | 29 | 38 | 139 | 24 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 13 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 11 | N 10 | N 10 | NW 10 | N 9 | NW 8 | — | NW 9 | NW 9 | N 9 | S 12 |
| kJ | 6 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 31 | 29 | 44 | 15 | 18 | — | 21 | 12 | 27 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | NW 8 | WNW 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 9 | — | NW 12 | — | S 16 | S 15 | N 9 | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | 6 | — | 5 | 4 | 27 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 29 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | — | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 176 | 143 | 111 | 140 | 181 | 268 | 256 | 299 | 278 | 264 | 286 | 242 | — | 148 | 99 | 135 | 160 | 191 | 126 | 310 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 189 | 114 | 1412 | 70 | 114 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 38 | 38 | 29 | 70 | 38 | 96 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 70 | 72 |
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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).
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