
Surf Forecasts:
El Roque surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, NNE swell with 339 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 10AM. 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Roque over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, same story in feet and miles.
The next 16 days are looking pretty bleak for a paddle. The main break is El Roque, a reef setup that’s exposed to the swell, but the wind just won’t cooperate. We’ve got onshore and cross-onshore winds from the north and north-northeast pretty much all the way through, keeping the surface messy. The swell is mostly in the 3 ft to 6 ft range for the first week, with periods mostly short, between 6 and 8 seconds – that’s weak, short-period windswell, not proper groundswell. The combined energy is mostly in the low to moderate range, between 133 and 344, with a couple of late spikes.
The first surfable day, if you want to call it that, is on Monday 4th August morning. There’s a brief moment where the wind is only a light cross-onshore, and the swell pushes up to 5 ft from the north, but the period is still short at 7 seconds. The wave comment says “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions,” so it’s a low-percentage gamble. By the afternoon, the swell jumps to 6 ft, but the wind picks up to a gentle breeze and it gets choppy again.
The next possible window is on Wednesday 6th August morning, with 5 ft from the north-northeast, but again, cross-onshore wind and gentle breeze, so expect bumpy, jumbled lines. The water temperature anomaly is not given in the data, so I can’t tell you if it’s warmer or cooler than usual for this time of year, but it’s likely average for the area.
The standouts, if you can call them that, are the mornings of Sunday 9th August and Monday 10th August. On the 9th, the swell builds to 7 ft from the north-northeast with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy hits 647 – that’s solid moderate energy. The wind is onshore but light, so the surface might be okay. The 10th kicks off with 8 ft from the north-northeast (energy 852), but by the afternoon, the wind cranks up to 19 mph from the north, making it a fresh breeze and fully onshore. That’s getting into expert-only territory, but with the wind howling, it’s going to be a washing machine. The reef might hold some shape, but the short period means it’s not a classic groundswell.
For beginners, any swell over 5 ft is pushing it, and over 8 ft is only for experts. The consistent onshore wind and short period mean this is looking more like a kite-surfing setup than a clean paddle session. The reef break at El Roque is occasionally crowded, so you might not be alone on the small chances.
There’s a long gap of poor conditions from the start until the 4th of August, and then again after the 10th, the wind stays onshore and the swell drops back down. Honestly, it’s a tough run. The forecasts can change, but right now, I’d say keep the board in the car and wait for a better day.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
339 | 283 | 250 | 204 | 176 | 167 | 141 | 96 | 91 | 150 | 127 | 131 | 160 | 175 | 210 | 197 | 144 | 105 | 91 | 88 | 75 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 3:58PM2.15m | 4:19AM1.93m | 4:31PM2.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:41AM0.24m | 10:11PM0.19m | 10:14AM0.27m | 10:44PM0.22m | |||||||
7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
— | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | N 13 | N 12 | N 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 7 | N 9 | N 9 |
3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 48 | 43 | 33 | 26 | 91 | 26 | 28 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | N 15 | NW 8 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | N 11 | N 13 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 |
3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 22 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | N 15 | W 13 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 8 | N 11 | N 10 | — | S 9 | S 9 | — | NW 11 | S 16 | N 10 | S 15 | S 15 | N 9 | NW 9 | NW 13 |
2 | — | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 5 | 5 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 3 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | — | NNE 7 | NNE 6 |
339 | 283 | 250 | 204 | 176 | 167 | 141 | 96 | 91 | 150 | 127 | 131 | 160 | 175 | 210 | 197 | 144 | 105 | — | 88 | 75 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 70 | 70 | 537 | 537 | 114 | 38 | 537 | 189 | 70 | 114 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 38 | 29 | 99 | 96 |
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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.
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