Surf Forecasts:
El Roque surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NNE swell with 1,023 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) 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 16s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Roque over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s cut through the chatter and get straight to what matters: the surf. I’ve got the full 16-day picture for you, and I’ll be honest with you, it’s a bit of a tough stretch.
We’re looking at a long block of poor surf conditions. The first real chance to get wet isn’t until Sunday the 19th, and even then, it’s nothing to write home about. The swell is coming in from the NNE at 6 ft, but it’s a short-period, wind-driven mess at 7 seconds. The wind is a moderate cross-onshore breeze, making it choppy and unruly. The water is sitting at 73 °F, which is pretty normal for this time of year. The wave energy is moderate (262). Honestly, this is a day to stay on the beach, not in it.
We then roll through a whole week of this. From Monday the 20th through to Sunday the 26th, the swell builds from 6 ft up to 8 ft, but it’s all short-period junk from the NNE. The wind stays moderate and onshore, which means the wave quality is just poor. The combined energy climbs from 399 up to 887, but that’s just more power in a messy, closed-out wave. For a beginner, anything over 5 ft with this wind is a no-go, and by the 26th, it’s pushing into expert-only territory with 8 ft.
The week of the 27th sees the swell peak. On Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th, we’re looking at 10 ft from the NNE with a period of 9 seconds. The wave energy is strong (1452 and 1206). This is big, powerful, and still messy. The wind is cross-on to onshore, so it’s a grinding, choppy beast. This is expert-only territory, and honestly, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
By Wednesday the 29th, the swell starts to drop back down to 6 ft, but the wind is still onshore, so the quality remains poor. The energy drops to 308. The trend continues into the first few days of August, with the swell fading to under 4 ft and the period dropping to 5-6 seconds. The energy is weak (87 or less). The surf is just gone.
So, the bottom line: there are no standout days in this 16-day window. The whole period is a washout. For this area, a blank run like this is not unusual. It tends not to stay poor for long, so keep an eye on the charts. But for now, don’t bother waxing your board.
Stay salty,
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 259 | 274 | 372 | 387 | 418 | 429 | 344 | 334 | 359 | 344 | 330 | 366 | 426 | 450 | 520 | 507 | 520 | 599 | 744 | 720 | 801 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 5:57PM2.01m | 6:27AM1.74m | 6:44PM1.83m | 7:17AM1.63m | 7:37PM1.65m | 8:16AM1.55m | 8:44PM1.51m | 9:28AM1.51m | 10:04PM1.45m | 10:42AM1.54m | 11:17PM1.47m | 11:44AM1.62m | 00:14AM1.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:35AM0.37m | 00:15AM0.36m | 12:22PM0.50m | 1:01AM0.51m | 1:16PM0.63m | 1:53AM0.64m | 2:24PM0.73m | 2:59AM0.73m | 3:47PM0.76m | 4:15AM0.75m | 5:06PM0.72m | 5:23AM0.70m | 6:05PM0.62m | ||||||||
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 | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — |
 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | S 15 | S 11 | S 13 |
| kJ | 3 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | S 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 16 | S 11 | S 14 | NW 8 | S 14 | NW 11 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | — | S 14 | W 13 | NW 12 | — | — | S 8 | W 8 | — | — | S 10 | S 12 | S 16 | S 11 | — | S 14 | S 15 | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 3 | 6 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | — | 4 | 5 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 259 | 274 | 372 | 387 | 418 | 429 | 344 | 334 | 359 | 344 | 330 | 366 | 426 | 450 | 520 | 507 | 520 | 599 | 744 | 720 | 801 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 114 | 525 | 45 | 45 | 113 | 45 | 45 | 107 | 114 | 114 | 114 | 525 | 114 | 537 | 114 | 537 | 114 | 618 | 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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