El Roque Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.14° N 15.57° W

El Roque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Roque sea temperature is
24.1° C
1.3° 

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 19 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, N swell with 318 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 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) 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 0.1m 15s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 25th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. We’ve got a long stretch ahead, and honestly, it’s a tough one. The whole 16-day outlook is a bit of a battle for clean waves. The water temperature is running a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 75°, so you won’t need a thick wetsuit.

Looking at the first real run of surf, from Wednesday 19th August right through to Monday 31st August, it’s a constant but messy picture. The surf is there, but it’s just not cooperating. The wave energy is weak to moderate, with the combined swell energy reading around 172 to 686 (m). The swell is coming from the N and NNE, mostly short period, around 7 to 8 seconds, so it’s windswell, lacking that punchy groundswell power. The wind is a major issue – it’s onshore or cross-onshore from the N and NNE for almost every session, which is going to chop things up and keep the quality poor.

There’s really no standout session in that first two weeks. The surf is small, mostly between 3 ft and 7 ft, but it’s consistently blown out. Even when the swell pushes up a little around the 27th and 28th of August, the cross-onshore wind just ruins it. The best you could hope for is a brief window of cleaner conditions, but it’s hard to find.

After that, we get into a bit of a lull. From Tuesday 1st September through to Thursday 3rd September, the swell drops right back, with heights around 3 ft to 5 ft, and the energy is still low (201 to 343). The wind stays stubbornly cross-onshore, so it’s still a frustrating picture.

The only break worth mentioning here is El Roque, a reef setup that’s fairly consistent and exposed to the swell. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but with the poor conditions, it’s not a safe bet. The swell direction is mostly NNE, but the optimum is from the NNW, so we’re not even getting the right angle for the best shape. It’s a real shame, because the reef has potential, but the wind and swell combo just isn’t delivering.

If you’re a kite surfer, that 7 ft to 7 ft chop with strong cross-onshore wind might be more interesting than paddling. For the rest of us, it’s a waiting game. The forecasts can change, and it tends not to stay this poor for long, but right now, there’s nothing to get excited about.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri 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.

Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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8
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1
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8
1.2
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8
1.2
N
8
1.4
NNE
6
1.4
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7
1.3
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7
1.5
NNE
7
1.5
NNE
7
1.4
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7
1.1
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7
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N
10
0.9
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9
1.1
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11
1.2
N
10
1.3
N
10
1.3
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9
1.3
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9
1.3
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8
1.5
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Energy kJ
169
136
133
200
195
135
186
166
181
192
173
128
225
130
269
290
314
282
262
230
291
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
N
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNE
20
N
20
NNE
25
N
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
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25
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on
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High Tide
6:40PM1.57m
7:09AM1.53m
7:45PM1.40m
8:28AM1.43m
9:26PM1.33m
10:10AM1.44m
11:01PM1.39m
11:26AM1.56m
11:59PM1.51m
12:15PM1.71m
00:40AM1.65m
12:52PM1.87m
1:14AM1.78m
Low Tide
12:22PM0.61m
00:44AM0.69m
1:23PM0.76m
1:49AM0.82m
3:01PM0.84m
3:34AM0.86m
4:48PM0.79m
5:04AM0.78m
5:52PM0.66m
5:59AM0.65m
6:34PM0.52m
6:38AM0.51m
7:08PM0.38m
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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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