El Roque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get this straight. I’ve been staring at the charts for El Roque, and I gotta tell ya, it’s a rough stretch. There’s swell on the way, but the wind has been howling onshore from the north and northeast, and it’s just chopping everything up. It’s not a good look for a paddle-out – this is one of those times where the kites are going to have way more fun than we are.

For the first week, from Friday the 7th right through to Friday the 14th, it’s pretty much the same story. We’re seeing chest to head-high waves, around 4ft to 6ft, but the period is short – only 6 to 8 seconds – and that wind is just destroying any shape. It’s all onshore, blowing 12 to 16 mph, so forget about any clean faces. The water temp is about normal for this time of year, but you won’t be worrying about that when you’re getting blown off your board.

The energy is weak to moderate at best. Not a single session in this first chunk I’d recommend for a surf. Save your energy.

Now, into the second week, starting around Saturday the 15th, we see a bit more push – the swell bumps up to 6ft and 7ft. But don’t get too excited. The period is still short (7-8 seconds), and the wind is still on it. There’s some power there, but it’s just gonna be a mess. It’s still all onshore and cross-onshore, meaning peaky, choppy conditions. This is not the time for a clean point-breaking session.

There’s a slight improvement late in the window, around Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th. The swell stays around 6ft, the period stretches out to 9 seconds, and the energy gets strong. It’s still mostly onshore, but a little lighter at times. But I wouldn't bet on it. The swell direction is still NNE, which isn't what this spot really wants. It needs a good NNW. So even with the extra push, the quality is just not there. It’s a persistent, poor run of surf for the whole 16 days.

Honestly, there are no standouts on offer. Nothing that makes me want to skip work for. It’s a blank run, plain and simple. The most interesting part is the end, where that longer period and higher energy shows up, but it’s a long way out and it’s still not matching the swell direction we need. I’d say keep your board in the car, but don’t be surprised if you stay dry.

Rusty.

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