Surf Forecasts:
El Roque surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, NNE swell with 405 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 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) 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 11s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Roque over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, for those of you who think in feet and miles per hour.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: this isn’t the kind of forecast that gets the heart pumping. The whole 16-day window is pretty much a write-off for any decent waves. The first slot that even registers is Thursday, August 6th, and it’s a total dud. From there, it’s a long, flat run of poor conditions all the way through to August 21st. There’s a solid two-week gap with nothing worth chasing.
Let’s talk about El Roque. It’s a reef setup, exposed to swell, and it’s pretty consistent for the area, which normally would be a plus. But the problem is the wind and the swell quality. Almost every day we’ve got onshore or cross-onshore winds, mostly from the N and NNE, blowing at 9 to 16 mph. That’s going to chop things up and keep the surface messy. The swell sits between 4 ft and 6 ft for most of the run, coming from the NNE or NE, with short periods of just 6 to 8 seconds. That’s weak, wind-driven stuff with very little energy. The combined energy values bounce between 163 and 432, which is low to moderate at best, and even the higher numbers are paired with rubbish conditions.
The water temp is sitting at 74°F with a tiny anomaly of 1°F, so nothing unusual there—just your average for this time of year. With the prevailing winds and short-period swell, the surf is going to be lumpy and uninspiring. Honestly, with those persistent onshore winds and the beach-and-reef nature of the spot, this setup looks far more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. If you’re set on getting wet, keep your expectations low and your wetsuit zipped.
There are no standouts here. Not a single window with clean, offshore wind and a decent groundswell. The whole forecast is a blank.
-Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 309 | 289 | 276 | 217 | 288 | 318 | 310 | 327 | 356 | 319 | 297 | 310 | 334 | 334 | 405 | 353 | 310 | 303 | 230 | 192 | 181 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 1:15PM2.18m | 1:45AM2.04m | 2:00PM2.33m | 2:28AM2.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:59AM0.27m | 7:35PM0.06m | 7:44AM0.15m | 8:19PM-0.04m | ||||||||
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 | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — |
 | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | WNW 9 | N 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | N 11 | NNW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 50 | 69 | 89 | 81 | 8 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 25 | 21 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | N 13 | W 12 | W 11 | S 11 | — | N 14 | N 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | N 12 |
| kJ | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 14 | 31 | 29 | 23 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | — | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | S 11 | W 12 | S 11 | — | — | — | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 |
| kJ | 309 | 289 | 276 | 217 | 288 | 318 | 310 | 327 | 356 | 319 | 297 | 310 | 334 | 334 | 405 | 353 | 310 | 303 | 230 | 192 | 181 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 114 | 114 | 70 | 38 | 38 | 525 | 525 | 70 | 525 | 70 | 525 | 70 | 70 | 114 | 114 | 70 | 525 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 88 |
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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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