
Surf Forecasts:
El Roque surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, NNE swell with 489 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 4AM. 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 12s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Roque over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s on the menu down at El Roque.
Right now, and for a solid stretch, the outlook is a tough one. Honestly, we’ve got a long dry spell. From the start of the forecast right through to the end of the second week, the conditions are just not playing ball. The wind is mostly onshore, the swell is weak and short-period, and the quality is poor. You’ll be looking at a gap of almost two full weeks before anything even remotely interesting happens.
The water temp is sitting at a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, about 76°, which is a bit above average but nothing crazy.
There is one standout, but it’s a long way off. On the morning of September 15th, we finally get a pulse of proper groundswell. A long-period swell rolls in from the NNW with a 16 second period. The combined energy jumps to 568 (moderate energy), and the wave height is around 3 ft. The wind will be a gentle cross-onshore, so it won’t be glassy, but the long period will give the waves some shape and power. This is a reef break that likes that NNW direction, matching the optimum swell direction. The big caveat here: that long-period groundswell can make it break a bit too straight on a reef, but it’s still the best wave on offer. Expect crowds to be possible.
A second, slightly more energetic option shows up that same Tuesday afternoon and into Wednesday morning. On the 15th afternoon, the swell height nudges up to 4 ft from the NNW with a 13 second period, and a combined energy of 822 (moderate to strong). The morning of the 16th still has some run in it at 4 ft with a 13 second period and 631 energy. Still that gentle cross-onshore wind, but for a beautiful, clear day on a reef, it’s as good as it gets in this window. If the wind lightens up, it could be magic.
Before that, from the beginning of September all the way through the 14th, every slot is poor. Onshore winds, short-period slop, and energy levels that barely tick over. It’s a proper blank run. For this area, that’s the reality check – long periods of nothing.
So, the plan: wait it out. Focus on that 15th of September window. That’s your shot, even if it’s promising rather than a guarantee. Anything else this side of two weeks is a kite-surfing affair, not a paddling one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat night, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
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181 | 147 | 93 | 66 | 60 | 100 | 139 | 139 | 183 | 249 | 230 | 240 | 286 | 265 | 335 | 450 | 486 | 441 | 393 | 311 | 378 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:49AM1.80m | 6:17PM1.71m | 6:51AM1.67m | 7:35PM1.55m | 8:21AM1.59m | 9:22PM1.51m | 10:02AM1.65m | 10:56PM1.61m | 11:19AM1.83m | 00:00AM1.78m | 12:15PM2.04m | 00:48AM1.94m | 1:00PM2.21m | 1:29AM2.06m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:56AM0.47m | 00:25AM0.55m | 1:07PM0.61m | 1:45AM0.69m | 2:53PM0.66m | 3:34AM0.71m | 4:38PM0.56m | 5:02AM0.59m | 5:48PM0.37m | 6:01AM0.43m | 6:38PM0.19m | 6:47AM0.27m | 7:21PM0.05m | ||||||||
7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | |
— | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNW 8 | NNE 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 15 | N 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 14 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 |
181 | 27 | 93 | 20 | 19 | 100 | 9 | 29 | 19 | 12 | 44 | 90 | 82 | 123 | 255 | 193 | 146 | 109 | 68 | 65 | 25 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | N 9 | N 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | S 11 | N 13 | N 16 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 16 | NNW 11 | — | — | — | — | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 |
44 | 6 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 20 | 12 | 12 | 87 | 70 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | NW 8 | — | — | NW 11 | — | — | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | NW 9 | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | S 16 | — | — |
3 | 3 | 18 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 15 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 7 | — | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | — | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
— | 147 | — | 66 | 60 | — | 139 | 139 | 183 | 249 | 230 | 240 | 286 | 265 | 335 | 450 | 486 | 441 | 393 | 311 | 378 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 45 | 88 | 84 | 99 | 88 | 38 | 38 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 114 | 518 | 114 | 114 | 114 | 114 | 13 | 38 | 124 |
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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.










