El Roque Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.14° N 15.57° W

El Roque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Roque sea temperature is
24.6°C
1.5° 

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 29 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NNE swell with 643 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 2nd Sep)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, I’m looking at the forecast for the next couple of weeks, and honestly, it’s a bit of a tough stretch. The only spot on the cards is El Roque, a reef break that’s fairly consistent and handles a north-northwest swell best. But don’t get your hopes up too high just yet.

The water’s sitting at 76°F with a touch warmer than normal anomaly, so it’s a little on the balmy side for this time of year, but nothing too wild.

Now, the whole 16-day window is pretty much a write-off for quality surf. There’s a good run of swell coming through, but the wind is just not playing ball. From Saturday 29 August right through to Sunday 13 September, every single session is marked as poor surf conditions. The swell energy is moderate at best, with the biggest spike hitting around 665 (moderate energy) on Wednesday 2 September, but that’s with a 16 mph onshore wind turning it into a mess. You’ll see the swell height touch 7 ft on the 2nd, pushing into expert-only territory, but with that wind, it’s just a lumpy, choppy nightmare.

The early days, from the 29th to the 31st, have cross-on winds at 12 mph, mixing up the 3 ft to 5 ft swell with a short period of 7 to 11 seconds, creating moderate cross-onshore chop. Even the days with onshore wind, like the 1st to the 3rd of September, are still plagued by poor conditions. The swell does get a bit more consistent and the energy ticks up on the 2nd and 3rd, but the wind is just too strong and from the wrong direction.

From the 5th onwards, the swell drops off and the period gets real short, down to 6 seconds, which is just weak, choppy wind swell. The energy dips to 150 (weak energy) on the 6th, and it stays pretty flat and messy through to the 13th. There’s a slight pickup on the 12th with 6 ft swell and moderate energy (424-426), but it’s still cross-on and choppy.

Honestly, this is a stretch where you’re better off just watching the forecast, maybe taking a break, or if you’re really desperate and the wind shifts, you might get a sloppy session on the 2nd or 3rd when the swell is biggest, but it’s definitely not for beginners. For most of us, it’s a blank run, and that’s just how it goes here sometimes. The setup doesn’t look great for paddle surfing, but if you’re into kite surfing, the bigger, windier days might be more your thing.

Keep an eye on the 13th; the swell period bumps up to 9 seconds and the wind is onshore, so if the models change, that could be a glimmer of hope. But for now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.5
NNW
11
1.5
N
11
1.4
NNW
10
1
NNW
9
1.1
N
9
1.3
NNE
6
1.3
NNE
7
1.5
NNE
7
1.6
NNE
7
1.7
NNE
7
1.8
NNE
7
2.1
NNE
8
2.2
NNE
8
2.2
NNE
8
2.1
NNE
8
1.8
NNE
8
1.6
NNE
8
1.6
NNE
8
1.4
NNE
8
1.3
NNE
7
1.4
N
7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
476
516
394
181
203
118
144
217
251
297
340
494
604
643
547
375
288
280
226
191
212
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
20
NE
25
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
25
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25
N
25
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
15
NW
20
NW
20
NNW
15
N
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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on
High Tide
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
5:49AM1.80m
6:17PM1.71m
6:51AM1.67m
7:35PM1.55m
Low Tide
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
11:56AM0.47m
00:25AM0.55m
1:07PM0.61m
1:45AM0.69m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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