
Surf Forecasts:
El Roque surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, NNE swell with 770 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 4AM. 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 (Jul 24) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Roque over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for El Roque over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a rough stretch. The forecast is showing a real lack of quality surf, and we’re looking at a long, dry spell with no real standout windows.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a wait on our hands. From now through the end of July, it’s a no-go. The swell is there, but it’s coming in with a short, weak period around 7 to 8 seconds and the wind is a real issue. It’s mostly onshore or cross-onshore, blowing from the NNE at 12 to 19 mph, which is just tearing things up. The water temp is sitting at 73°, which is about normal for this time of year, so that’s one thing we don’t have to worry about.
The first few days of August don’t bring much hope either. The first of the month sees the swell drop a little, but the wind is still messy. The 2nd of August has a bit more size, with waves around 6 ft to 6 ft from the NNE, but the period is still a short 7 seconds, and the wind is a gentle cross-onshore, making it a bit choppy. The combined energy is moderate at best (398 to 441), but it’s just not clean enough to get excited about.
We finally see a glimmer on the 3rd of August. The morning shows a cross-onshore wind and a 7 ft swell from the NNE with an 8-second period, and the combined energy is up to 588. The report says it’s a “marginal surf forecast” – it’s the only day in the whole 16-day window that scores even a 1 out of 10. It’s nothing to write home about, but compared to the rest, it’s the best of a bad bunch. The wind is a gentle breeze, so it’s not a total washout, but it’s choppy and not the clean, peeling wave we’d want at this reef. The swell direction is NNE, and the optimum for El Roque is NNW, so the angle is off, which is a big part of the problem.
After that, it’s back to the same story. The 4th of August has a bit more size, up to 7 ft, and the period stretches to 10 seconds, which is a better sign, but the cross-onshore wind is still ruining the surface. The energy climbs to 826, which is a solid moderate energy, but the “poor surf conditions” label tells the whole story.
By the 5th, the swell drops off a cliff, and from the 7th of August onward, the combined energy falls to below 100, meaning it’s weak and not worth paddling out for.
So, the honest truth? There’s no standout. The only day that even comes close to being surfable is the morning of the 3rd of August, and even then, it’s marginal. The rest of the 16 days is a write-off with the wind blowing onshore or cross-onshore, short-period swell, and the wrong direction. It’s a long gap with no recommendations, and that’s just how it goes sometimes. If you’re desperate, you might find a bump on the 3rd, but don’t expect much. For now, the lineup’s empty for a reason.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
356 | 456 | 469 | 495 | 572 | 657 | 733 | 751 | 713 | 675 | 512 | 339 | 296 | 283 | 240 | 234 | 214 | 198 | 198 | 225 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 10:04PM1.45m | 10:42AM1.54m | 11:17PM1.47m | 11:44AM1.62m | 00:14AM1.55m | 12:33PM1.73m | 00:58AM1.65m | 1:14PM1.85m | 1:36AM1.75m | 1:50PM1.96m | 2:10AM1.83m | 2:23PM2.06m | 2:42AM1.89m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:15AM0.75m | 5:06PM0.72m | 5:23AM0.70m | 6:05PM0.62m | 6:15AM0.61m | 6:51PM0.51m | 6:57AM0.51m | 7:29PM0.41m | 7:33AM0.41m | 8:04PM0.32m | 8:06AM0.32m | 8:37PM0.25m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | |
8:57 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | W 8 | S 15 | W 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | N 13 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | NW 11 | WNW 10 |
8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 10 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 14 | NW 8 | — | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | — | NW 8 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | S 12 | S 11 |
3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 14 | W 13 | W 8 | NW 8 | S 12 | — | — |
6 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
356 | 456 | 469 | 495 | 572 | 657 | 733 | 751 | 713 | 675 | 512 | 339 | 296 | 283 | 240 | 234 | 214 | 198 | 198 | 225 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 114 | 114 | 114 | 525 | 124 | 114 | 114 | 114 | 114 | 124 | 70 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 70 | 525 | 38 | 114 |
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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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