El Roque Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.14° N 15.57° W

El Roque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Roque sea temperature is
24.6°C
1.6° 

El Roque surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


El Roque surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, N swell with 643 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 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) 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 9s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 29th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Roque over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at the next couple of weeks. It’s a tough one, I’ll be straight with you – the first week is pretty much a washout. We finally see a bit of life towards the back half of the outlook, so don’t throw the boards in the shed just yet.

First up, El Roque (Canary Islands). This is a reef break that needs a solid north-northwest swell to come alive, and that direction is its sweet spot. Right now, the water temp is sitting at 76°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

We’ve got a long wait ahead. From Friday the 28th of August all the way through to Monday the 7th of September, it’s a real grim stretch. The swell is mostly from the NNE with short periods around 7 to 8 seconds, and the wind is either cross-on or straight onshore from the N or NNE at 12 to 15 mph. The wave energy is weak to moderate at best, with readings like 355, 645, and 584 – meaning the water is full of chop, no shape to speak of. The score is a flat zero across those days. If you’re a kite surfer, the cross-onshore breeze and messy conditions might hold your interest, but for paddling, it’s a no-go.

The blank run breaks on Tuesday the 8th of September. Things start to look up. The wind eases off to a light breeze from the NNW to N, turning clean and onshore, and the swell holds steady around 6 ft from the NNE with a period of 7 seconds. Wave energy climbs to 454 (moderate) and the conditions are “light cross-onshore with small wind ripples.” It’s still only a 1 out of 10, marginal, but it’s a step in the right direction.

The best on offer in this whole 16-day window looks like Wednesday the 9th of September. We’ve got a clear morning, light N wind blowing 6 mph directly onshore, a clean 6 ft swell from the NNE with a period of 8 seconds, and the wave energy jumps to a solid 605 (moderate). It’s not perfect – the period is a bit short for a reef break, but the conditions are borderline good, and the wind is light enough not to ruin it. This is the pick of the week, the one to circle on the calendar. By the afternoon, it’s still decent but the energy drops a touch to 566.

After that, we slide back into mediocrity. Thursday the 10th through Saturday the 12th sees the swell drop to 3 ft to 5 ft, though long-period energy from the N with periods of 12 to 14 seconds appears on Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th. Wave energy spikes to 919 and even 1049 on Friday afternoon – that’s strong wave energy – but the wind is a light to moderate cross-on or onshore, and the surf is still rated marginal to poor. The long period (14 seconds) might give some shape at a reef, but the wind will probably mess it up.

Bottom line: if you’ve got to get wet, aim for the morning of Wednesday 9th of September. The rest of the first week is a write-off, and the second week is a tease with some raw energy but no clean windows. I’m calling it – it’s not hopeless, but you’ve got to be patient.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NNE
7
1.8
N
10
1.5
NNW
11
1.4
NNW
11
1.3
NNW
10
1.7
NNE
7
1.3
NNE
7
1.3
NNE
6
1.4
NNE
7
1.5
NNE
7
1.6
NNE
7
1.8
NNE
7
1.8
NNE
7
2
NNE
8
2.1
NNE
8
2.1
NNE
8
1.9
NNE
8
1.6
NNE
8
1.5
NNE
8
1.5
NNE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
277
643
476
452
342
294
177
126
171
210
251
330
340
439
541
545
454
303
256
246
Wind (km/h)
25
NE
25
NE
20
NE
25
NE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
25
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
20
N
20
N
20
N
15
N
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
2:46AM2.06m
2:57PM2.26m
3:17AM2.09m
3:29PM2.24m
3:49AM2.08m
4:03PM2.17m
4:24AM2.02m
4:40PM2.06m
5:03AM1.93m
5:23PM1.90m
5:49AM1.80m
6:17PM1.71m
Low Tide
8:39PM0.09m
8:43AM0.14m
9:09PM0.06m
9:15AM0.12m
9:40PM0.07m
9:48AM0.15m
10:12PM0.13m
10:25AM0.22m
10:49PM0.24m
11:06AM0.33m
11:31PM0.38m
11:56AM0.47m
00:25AM0.55m
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7:39
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8:28
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Temp °C
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22
23
24
22
24
24
22
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24
Feels °C
22
20
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24
24
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26
26
25
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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.

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