Surf Forecasts:
El Roque surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, NNE swell with 467 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 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 1AM. 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 Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
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 coming up for El Roque.
Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a write-off for quality surf. We’ve got a blank run from the start, with nothing worth getting excited about.
The first real chance of a wave is from Tuesday the 18th of August, but it’s not a good one. Swell is coming in at 3 ft from the north, with a short period of 8 seconds, and the wind is a cross-on from the NNE at 9 mph. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 75°, but that’s about the only positive. The combined energy is weak to moderate (142). It’s choppy and messy. Honestly, this is a kite-surfing breeze more than a surf forecast.
The pattern doesn’t get any better as we move through the week. The swell stays small, under 5 ft, and the wind keeps blowing onshore or cross-onshore from the north or north-northeast. Even when the swell period stretches to 10 seconds on the 24th of August, with a combined energy of 342, the wind is still cross-on at 9-12 mph, ruining any chance of a clean face. The water temp anomaly isn’t given for those days, but the conditions are consistently poor.
As we push into the second week, the energy picks up a bit. By the 27th of August, we’re seeing 6 ft to 7 ft of north-northeast swell, and the combined energy climbs into the moderate-to-strong range (482 to 671). That sounds promising, but the wind is still a cross-on mess from the NNE at 16 mph. The period is short to moderate at 7-9 seconds, and the wave comment is still “poor surf conditions.” This is a raw, lumpy, and unrefined ocean. It’s too big for beginners for sure, but the wind is going to make it a battle for even the experts.
There is one date that stands out as the best on offer, but it’s a long way off. On the 2nd of September, the swell drops right back to 2 ft, but it’s coming from the NNW with a period of 10 seconds, and the wind is onshore from the NNE. The combined energy is weak (125). It’s not a standout by any stretch, it’s just the least bad day in a very poor run.
The crowd situation at El Roque is listed as “sometimes” busy, so on the rare occasion it’s clean, you might have a few friends out. But given the consistent onshore and cross-onshore winds, you’ll likely have the place to yourself. This is just a tough run for the area. The forecast can change, but right now, I’d leave the board at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NNE 6 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
140 | 161 | 169 | 136 | 161 | 196 | 165 | 217 | 208 | 176 | 118 | 212 | 204 | 173 | 118 | 243 | 467 | 341 | 344 | 307 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:54PM1.77m | 6:17AM1.66m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:00AM0.53m | 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 | ||||||||
— | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | |
8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 12 | NNW 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 11 | W 8 | S 12 | — | NNE 10 |
140 | 161 | 169 | 136 | 11 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 46 | 82 | 68 | 61 | 1 | 3 | — | 42 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | N 14 | S 13 | W 9 | NW 8 | N 12 | S 12 | — | W 8 | SW 12 | N 9 |
2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 46 | 3 | — | 1 | 6 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | NW 11 | NW 10 | — | SW 16 | — | — | W 11 | S 13 | N 10 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 17 | — | 10 | — | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 3 | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NNE 6 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 |
— | 3 | — | — | 161 | 196 | 165 | 217 | 208 | 176 | 118 | 212 | 204 | 173 | 118 | 243 | 467 | 341 | 344 | 307 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 45 | 38 | 45 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 45 | 45 | 38 | 45 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 107 | 38 | 114 | 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.
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.











