Surf Forecasts:
El Roque surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NNE swell with 574 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 10AM. 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 15s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Roque over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – this is a tough stretch. The only break that’s really showing up is El Roque, a reef setup that’s fairly consistent and exposed to the swell. Water temp is sitting at 76°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
The forecast starts off with clear skies and a moderate cross-onshore breeze from the NE on Monday afternoon, 31st August. Swell is around 4 ft from the NE with a short period of 7 seconds and combined energy of 268 – it’s weak, messy, and the wind is cross-on. Honestly, it’s poor surfing conditions. There’s nothing to get excited about.
Tuesday, 1st September, stays much the same – cross-onshore to onshore winds, short period swell, and the energy bumps up a bit in the afternoon to 323 but still poor surf quality. Wednesday the 2nd sees a bit more size, around 7 ft to 7 ft from the NNE with period still just 8 seconds, and energy jumps into the moderate range at 605 in the morning. But the wind is onshore, and conditions are still poor. That’s getting a bit too hefty for beginners, and with the onshore wind, it’s not going to be pretty.
Through the rest of the first week and into the second, it’s a grim run. Every single session is flagged as poor surf conditions, with mostly onshore or cross-onshore winds, short period swell (6 to 8 seconds), and weak to moderate energy. The swell direction stays locked in from the NNE or N, which is not the optimum direction for El Roque – it likes a NW swell. The wind is never favourable, and the wave quality is trash.
From around the 4th of September through to the 12th, we’re looking at a solid 9-day stretch with no redeeming features. Waist-high mush, onshore wind, and no real energy. The combined energy drops into the 100s and low 200s – weak stuff.
Then on Sunday the 13th of September, something interesting happens. The swell drops to just 2 ft, but the period jumps to 12 seconds in the morning and 11 seconds in the afternoon. That’s a proper groundswell pulse, but it’s tiny. The energy is moderate at 223 and 200, but the wind is still onshore from the N and NNE. The longer period can make the waves more shapely, but at that size and with the wind blowing on, it’s not going to do much at a reef. The swell direction is also N, not the optimum NW. Still, it’s a glimmer of something different.
The very end of the forecast, on Tuesday the 15th of September, sees the wind drop to a slight air – almost glassy – from the N, with swell tiny at 3 ft, period 6 seconds, and energy at 101. That’s calm but flat.
So here’s the bottom line: there are no good surf options in this 16-day window. Not one session scores above zero. The wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore, the swell is short-period and weak, and the direction never aligns with what El Roque needs. Conditions are consistently poor. For an area where El Roque is fairly consistent, this is a barren run. It’s a rare stretch of bad luck. If you’re a kite surfer, with the onshore winds and moderate swell, the setup might be more interesting for you, but for a paddle surfer, leave the board at home.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | NNE 7 | N 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
99 | 229 | 237 | 310 | 447 | 574 | 521 | 424 | 291 | 191 | 191 | 134 | 131 | 167 | 152 | 135 | 165 | 182 | 188 | 276 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 4:03PM2.17m | 4:24AM2.02m | 4:40PM2.06m | 5:03AM1.93m | 5:23PM1.90m | 5:49AM1.80m | 6:17PM1.71m | 6:51AM1.67m | 7:35PM1.55m | 8:21AM1.59m | 9:22PM1.51m | 10:02AM1.65m | 10:56PM1.61m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:12PM0.13m | 10:25AM0.22m | 10:49PM0.24m | 11:06AM0.33m | 11:31PM0.38m | 11:56AM0.47m | 00:25AM0.55m | 1:07PM0.61m | 1:45AM0.69m | 2:53PM0.66m | 3:34AM0.71m | 4:38PM0.56m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | |
8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 |
95 | 41 | 25 | 13 | 22 | 31 | 37 | 31 | 291 | 191 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 9 | 30 | 26 | 18 | 18 | 12 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | N 10 | N 9 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | — | — | NW 9 | S 12 | NW 10 | NE 7 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 15 |
74 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 50 | — | — | 27 | 3 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SW 15 | N 12 | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | N 9 | — | — | SW 12 | — | — | S 11 | N 13 | S 11 | — | N 11 |
4 | 8 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | — | — | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | NNE 7 | N 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 |
99 | 229 | 237 | 310 | 447 | 574 | 521 | 424 | — | — | 191 | 134 | 131 | 167 | 152 | 135 | 165 | 182 | 188 | 276 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 45 | 45 | 38 | 45 | 45 | 38 | 45 | 70 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 96 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 525 | 525 | 114 | 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.
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