El Roque Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.14° N 15.57° W

El Roque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 29 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Roque sea temperature is
23.4° C
1.1° 

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 29 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, NE swell with 452 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 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 7AM. 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 13s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 5th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – this outlook is a tough one. We've got a 16-day window ahead, but honestly, it's looking like a write-off for any decent surf at El Roque. The whole period is a long stretch of messy, onshore, and choppy conditions. I'm gonna have to talk you through the blank run we're in for, because there's just nothing to get excited about.

Right from the start, Wednesday the 29th, we're looking at a poor situation. The swell is a weak 4 ft out of the NNE with a short, choppy period of 6 seconds, and the wind is a cross-onshore breeze at 15 mph. The combined wave energy is weak, sitting at 131. It's a total no-go. The water temp is 74°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that's the only thing that's not a letdown.

Thursday and Friday don't get any better. The swell bumps up a bit, but it's still a short-period windswell coming from the NNE, and the wind stays cross-onshore or onshore, keeping the surface a mess. The energy picks up a bit, hitting 293 on Friday morning, but the 'poor surf conditions' label tells you everything you need to know.

The weekend of the 2nd and 3rd of August is just more of the same. The swell direction starts to swing more northerly, but the wind is relentless from the N and NNE, keeping it onshore. The energy is building, with a reading of 450 on Monday the 3rd, but it's all wind-affected junk.

As we roll into the second week, the size starts to get serious. From the 4th of August onwards, we're seeing consistent swell heights of 6 ft to 8 ft, and the combined energy is climbing into the strong zone, hitting 993 on the 8th of August. But here's the heartbreaker – the wind is stuck onshore, and the conditions are still listed as 'poor'. For a reef break that does best with a clean offshore from the S or NNW, constant onshore wind is a disaster. The wind is shredding any chance of a decent wave. And with the swell hitting 8 ft, it would be expert-only territory anyway, but it's so messy there's no point.

So, to put it plain: we have a solid 16-day stretch with zero quality surf on offer. The swell is there, the energy is there, but the wind is killing it. It's a long wait for a clean window that just isn't coming. Forecasts can change, but right now, this is a dry spell you have to accept. If you're desperate for a paddle, you'll be battling a chop, not riding waves. Keep the board in the car and check back with me.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
Tuesday
4
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0
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1
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0
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NNE
6
1.3
NNE
6
1.5
NNE
6
1.7
NNE
7
1.7
NNE
7
1.7
NNE
7
1.7
NNE
7
1.6
NNE
7
1.5
NNE
7
1.3
NNE
7
1.2
NNE
7
1.2
NNE
7
1.4
NNE
7
1.3
NNE
7
1.8
NNE
7
1.5
N
8
1.3
N
7
1.8
NNE
7
1.8
NNE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.9
NE
7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
104
119
175
241
277
278
263
242
234
193
153
143
186
144
363
256
183
352
352
349
405
Wind (km/h)
25
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
10
NE
10
NW
20
N
15
N
20
NNW
15
N
10
N
15
N
20
NNE
15
N
15
N
20
NNE
20
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
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on
High Tide
2:23PM2.06m
2:42AM1.89m
2:55PM2.13m
3:14AM1.93m
3:26PM2.16m
3:46AM1.94m
3:58PM2.15m
4:19AM1.93m
4:31PM2.11m
4:54AM1.90m
5:07PM2.03m
5:33AM1.84m
5:48PM1.92m
Low Tide
8:37PM0.25m
8:38AM0.27m
9:08PM0.20m
9:10AM0.24m
9:40PM0.18m
9:41AM0.24m
10:11PM0.19m
10:14AM0.27m
10:44PM0.22m
10:50AM0.32m
11:20PM0.29m
11:30AM0.41m
00:02AM0.38m
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7:22
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7:24
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7:24
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8:53
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Temp °C
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23
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26
23
Feels °C
20
22
20
24
23
22
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27
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26
27
25
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26
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26
25
25
25
26
24
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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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