
Surf Forecasts:
El Roque surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, N swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, N swell with 593 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period with N swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Roque this week:
The surf forecast for El Roque over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Roque in the next 16 days are 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 10PM. 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
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 the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough one. We're looking at a long, dry spell with very little to get excited about.
For the first week, from Sunday the 6th to Saturday the 12th of September, the conditions are just poor. We've got a solid onshore wind from the north and north-northeast blowing at 12 to 16 mph, and that’s just trashing the surface. The swell is sitting around 5 ft to 7 ft from the north-northeast, but with a short, weak period of only 6 to 7 seconds, it’s just messy, wind-affected slop. The wave energy is moderate but all wrong – readings like 232 to 470 in the brackets tell you it's there, but it's not rideable. The wind is onshore the whole time, so it's a no-go. Don't even bother.
Now, there’s a glimmer of hope on Sunday the 13th of September. The wind finally eases off to a light breeze from the east-northeast at 6 mph, going cross-on and cross-shore. The swell drops to 4 ft from the north-northeast, with a period picking up to 8 seconds. The energy is still moderate (234 to 228), but the comments say "marginal surf forecast." It's not great, but it's the best we've seen. This is your only real chance this fortnight.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums. From Monday the 14th all the way through to Monday the 21st of September, we are looking at tiny surf, mostly below 3 ft. The wind is back onshore from the north, and the wave energy drops right off into the double digits, like 61 to 93 (weak). There’s a little blip on the 14th and 15th where the period gets long – 11 to 12 seconds – but the swell is only 2 ft from the northwest. That’s a tease, not a session. It's a total blank run, which, honestly, is pretty normal for this stretch.
The one and only standout: If you are absolutely desperate for a paddle, make it Sunday the 13th of September. Head to El Roque in the morning. The swell will be 4 ft from the north-northeast. The wind is light, which is about as clean as it gets in this forecast. The crowds are listed as "sometimes," so you might see a few other keen souls, but it’s the only window of anything rideable. It's still marginal, so don't expect magic, just some grovelly waves.
For the rest of the time? Leave the board in the car. The setup with the onshore winds and short-period swell is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. It’s a long wait.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 9 |
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219 | 249 | 247 | 220 | 262 | 238 | 245 | 308 | 273 | 268 | 273 | 229 | 153 | 220 | 270 | 338 | 408 | 481 | 505 | 547 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:56PM1.61m | 11:19AM1.83m | 00:00AM1.78m | 12:15PM2.04m | 00:48AM1.94m | 1:00PM2.21m | 1:29AM2.06m | 1:41PM2.33m | 2:07AM2.15m | 2:19PM2.37m | 2:42AM2.18m | 2:55PM2.34m | 3:15AM2.16m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:38PM0.56m | 5:02AM0.59m | 5:48PM0.37m | 6:01AM0.43m | 6:38PM0.19m | 6:47AM0.27m | 7:21PM0.05m | 7:28AM0.14m | 7:58PM-0.03m | 8:05AM0.07m | 8:33PM-0.05m | 8:40AM0.04m | 9:06PM-0.01m | |||||||
— | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | |
8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | N 13 | NNW 12 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 11 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | NNE 9 |
25 | 90 | 113 | 156 | 141 | 110 | 121 | 102 | 83 | 65 | 44 | 23 | 23 | 12 | 74 | 102 | 85 | 53 | 75 | 547 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 15 | NW 9 | NW 13 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | N 10 | N 10 | — | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | N 13 | NNW 12 | N 13 | S 12 | N 15 | N 13 | N 12 | WNW 10 | N 11 |
44 | 12 | 113 | 70 | 39 | 8 | 8 | — | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 17 | 55 | 46 | 9 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | NW 14 | NW 8 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | N 15 | S 13 | SSW 12 | — | NW 11 | WNW 10 | S 11 | WNW 9 |
3 | 29 | 10 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 3 | 14 | — | 5 | 10 | 2 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — |
219 | 249 | 247 | 220 | 262 | 238 | 245 | 308 | 273 | 268 | 273 | 229 | 153 | 220 | 270 | 338 | 408 | 481 | 505 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 114 | 124 | 114 | 114 | 38 | 106 | 38 | 70 | 70 | 38 | 38 | 114 | 114 | 38 | 114 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 |
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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.










