El Roque Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.14° N 15.57° W

El Roque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 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: Wednesday 2 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NNE swell with 713 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 2nd Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for El Roque over the next couple of weeks. I’ve gotta be straight with you – it’s a bit of a mixed bag and the early part of the run is going to be a real struggle.

Right off the bat, the first few days look pretty ordinary. The water temp is sitting at 76°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be freezing while you’re sitting out there waiting for a clean one. But for the first three or four days, the wind is just a mess. You’ve got a persistent moderate breeze from the NE and NNE, slapping the surface with a cross-on chop. The swell is coming in at 5 ft to 6 ft from the NNE, with a short, choppy period of around 6 to 7 seconds. The combined swell energy is moderate at best, ranging between 206 and 363 (moderate wave energy). These are not the kind of conditions that make a reef break like El Roque come alive. It just looks washed out, poor surf all the way through Friday and Saturday.

The wind does look like it might ease off a touch by Sunday the 30th of August, but that cross-on direction is still there. The swell drops a little on Sunday afternoon, coming from the NNW at 4 ft with a period of 9 seconds, but the energy is still moderate. It’s not until the start of September that we start seeing a more “on” wind direction, but it’s still a moderate onshore breeze from the NNE. The swell picks up on Wednesday the 2nd of September, with the swell building to 7 ft to 8 ft from the NNE, with a period of 8 seconds. That’s getting on for serious size for a spot like this, and the combined energy is pushing into the strong range at 592 to 743 (strong wave energy). That’s powerful water, but that onshore wind is going to make it lumpy and hard work. For a beginner spot, anything over 5 ft is already pushing it – this is definitely not beginner-friendly, and by 8 ft you’re looking at expert-only territory if you can handle the mess.

Things finally show a glimmer of hope further out. There’s a big gap where nothing is worth shouting about until we get to the second week. But look at the 11th and 12th of September. The swell is holding solid at 6 ft to 6 ft from the NNE and N, with the period stretching out to a nice 9 to 10 seconds. This is a proper groundswell, longer period, which means more shape and power behind the wave. The combined energy is reading 593 to 766 (strong wave energy), so there is some serious water moving. The wind is still a factor – it’s onshore or cross-on – but the swell quality is the best in the whole window. It’s a promising long-range call, but remember, it’s a long way out. El Roque is a reef break that favours an optimum swell from the NNW, and we’re getting a bit of a NNE wrap, so it won’t be absolutely perfect, but the bigger, longer period swell might just make it work.

If I had to pick a standout, I’d say keep your eyes on Saturday the 12th of September morning. The swell hits 6 ft from the N with a 10-second period and combined energy of 766 (strong wave energy). The wind is the lightest we see in that period – a gentle cross-on breeze from the NNE. That’s the best combo on offer: solid, powerful swell with lighter wind. It’s still not perfect, but it’s the best shot we have in a pretty underwhelming window. Expect it to be a bit of a zoo if the swell hits, because it’s a spot that can get crowded.

For the rest of the time, you’re honestly better off staying home. There are big gaps of several days – especially between the 2nd and the 11th – where the swell is either small, onshore, or both. It’s a blank run for the most part, which is a bit unusual for the area, but that’s the forecast we’ve got.

– Rusty

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NNE
6
1.8
NNE
7
2.2
N
7
1.6
NNW
11
1.5
N
11
1.4
NNW
10
1.7
NNE
7
1.1
NNW
9
1.5
NNE
8
1.5
NNE
7
1.5
NNE
7
1.7
NNE
7
1.8
NNE
7
1.7
NNE
7
1.9
NNE
8
2.1
NNE
8
2.3
NNE
8
2.1
NNE
8
1.9
NNE
8
1.9
NNE
8
1.8
NNE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
197
285
508
541
516
394
294
206
240
212
212
281
340
314
411
555
713
583
468
452
384
Wind (km/h)
25
NE
25
NE
25
NE
25
NE
25
NE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
25
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25
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20
N
20
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
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on
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on
High Tide
2:26PM2.22m
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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7:41
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8:28
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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