Surf Forecasts:
El Roque surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, NNE swell with 732 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) 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 0.1m 11s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Roque over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s chew the fat on what’s coming.
Honestly, it’s a bleak outlook for the next 16 days. We’re looking at a total goose egg – no good surf options at all. The break is consistent, but the quality is just dead. It’s a long dry spell, but that’s how it goes sometimes around here.
The only spot in the game is El Roque, a reef break that’s a good one for beginners and is fairly reliable. Water temp is about 74°, which is normal for the season.
From Tuesday, August 4th all the way through to Wednesday, August 19th, it’s the same old song. The swell is coming from the NNE and NE, but it’s all short-period windswell – mostly 7 seconds – and the wind is just constantly cross-onshore or onshore. The wave energy is moderate, but it’s all messy. On August 8th, the swell gets up to 7ft from the NNE with a period of 8 to 9 seconds, and the combined energy hits 739 (moderate to strong), but with onshore wind blowing at 12–16 mph, it’s going to be a churned-up mess. That’s too big for the beginners this spot is known for, and the wind will ruin any chance of a good wave.
There’s a tiny bit of hope on the 17th and 18th of August, when the period stretches to 10 and 12 seconds – that’s real groundswell – but the swell drops to 2ft to 4ft, and the wind is still onshore or cross-onshore. That 12-second period on the 17th afternoon is a long period, which would be sweet for a reef, but with only 2ft of swell and cross-onshore wind, it’s barely a bump.
Bottom line: nothing worth paddling out for. If you’re into kiting, the strong onshore winds and choppy water on the bigger days might be fun, but for a surfboard, leave it in the truck. The forecast can always flip, but for now, it’s a no-go.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 145 | 168 | 237 | 323 | 313 | 287 | 305 | 322 | 254 | 310 | 314 | 472 | 629 | 732 | 646 | 498 | 424 | 390 | 379 | 369 | 344 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 5:48PM1.92m | 6:19AM1.75m | 6:39PM1.78m | 7:18AM1.67m | 7:47PM1.65m | 8:35AM1.62m | 9:18PM1.59m | 10:05AM1.66m | 10:49PM1.65m | 11:22AM1.80m | 00:01AM1.78m | 12:24PM1.99m | 00:58AM1.92m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:30AM0.41m | 00:02AM0.38m | 12:19PM0.50m | 00:55AM0.49m | 1:24PM0.60m | 2:05AM0.59m | 2:52PM0.64m | 3:35AM0.62m | 4:29PM0.57m | 5:01AM0.55m | 5:46PM0.41m | 6:07AM0.41m | 6:46PM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — |
 | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | NNE 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | W 12 | W 11 | NW 11 |
| kJ | 12 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 24 | 52 | 69 | 67 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 11 | N 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | NW 8 | S 11 |
| kJ | 12 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | NW 11 | S 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | — | S 13 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 145 | 168 | 237 | 323 | 313 | 287 | 305 | 322 | 254 | 310 | 314 | 472 | 629 | 732 | 646 | 498 | 424 | 390 | 379 | 369 | 344 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 70 | 114 | 70 | 88 | 114 | 70 | 70 | 114 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 525 | 525 | 114 | 72 | 70 | 1482 | 114 | 114 | 114 | 114 |
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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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