Surf Forecasts:
El Roque surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NNE swell with 688 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 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 1PM. 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 18s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Roque over the next 16 days.
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's talk about what's on offer for the region.
Straight up, it's a tough start. We're looking at a 16-day window, but for the first two weeks, it's a write-off. From Saturday the 11th all the way through to Thursday the 24th of July, the surf is just plain poor. The winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell is small and weak. You’d be wasting your time. There's a massive gap of nearly two weeks with nothing worth paddling out for.
The only real standout in this whole outlook is a very specific window on Saturday the 25th of July. Even then, it's a tricky one. The forecast is for a solid 10 ft swell from the NNE, with a period of 9 seconds. That's a lot of energy, with a combined energy reading of 1350. The problem is, that's too much juice for this spot. The forecast itself says it's predicted to be too big for this break. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it's a beast. The wind is a moderate cross-onshore, so it's not going to be glassy. It’s a big, powerful, but messy option if you’ve got the nerve.
The water temperature is sitting at 72°F, which is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual there.
The rest of the run-up to that date and the days after are all still showing as poor surf conditions. So, to be honest, this is a bleak outlook. You’re waiting until the 25th of July for a swell that’s probably too big for the break. If you’re a beginner, don't even think about it. For the experienced guys, it's a maybe, but it's a long way out and forecasts can change. For now, the board stays in the shed.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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 5 | N 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 15 | 17 | 42 | 185 | 248 | 210 | 164 | 151 | 131 | 76 | 53 | 51 | 25 | 59 | 127 | 247 | 286 | 397 | 480 | 569 | 634 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 11:29AM1.85m | 00:01AM1.85m | 12:29PM2.00m | 1:01AM1.96m | 1:22PM2.15m | 1:54AM2.04m | 2:12PM2.27m | 2:43AM2.08m | 2:59PM2.35m | 3:29AM2.08m | 3:44PM2.36m | 4:14AM2.03m | 4:29PM2.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:45PM0.38m | 6:10AM0.34m | 6:46PM0.23m | 7:05AM0.24m | 7:41PM0.09m | 7:55AM0.16m | 8:31PM-0.01m | 8:41AM0.12m | 9:19PM-0.04m | 9:25AM0.11m | 10:04PM-0.01m | 10:08AM0.16m | 10:48PM0.08m | ||||||||
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 | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | NW 9 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | S 19 |
| kJ | 15 | 7 | 22 | 185 | 248 | 210 | 164 | 151 | 131 | 76 | 53 | 51 | 20 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | S 18 | S 13 | S 16 | S 12 | S 15 | S 15 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 7 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | — | S 11 |
| kJ | 8 | 15 | 27 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 17 | S 13 | S 16 | S 12 | — | N 6 | S 14 | S 13 | WNW 9 | S 13 | NNW 8 | S 12 | — | S 21 | S 21 | S 12 | — |
| kJ | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 3 | — | 1 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 3 | — | 9 | 8 | 3 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 5 | NNW 5 | — | — | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 4 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | — | 17 | 42 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 23 | 25 | 59 | 127 | 247 | 286 | 397 | 480 | 569 | 634 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 13 | 38 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 45 | 107 | 45 | 114 | 114 | 525 | 125 | 45 | 70 | 113 | 113 |
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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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