El Roque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a tough stretch ahead at El Roque. That first week is a write-off for decent waves. The swell is there, but it’s a mess. We’re looking at a solid block of days from Thursday the 10th right through to the morning of Monday the 14th with nothing but poor surf conditions. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-on from the north and north-northeast, and the period is short at 7 to 8 seconds, so it’s lumpy and weak. The energy is moderate (227 to 471) but it’s all for nothing with that wind. It’s a frustrating start.

Then, finally, on Monday the 14th, the window opens. The morning comes in with a glassy, clean feel. The wind shifts to a light ESE at just 3 mph, and it goes glassy. The swell is small, around 4 ft from the NNE with a period of 8 seconds, but the energy is still moderate (267). The afternoon holds the same vibe – glassy, with a 4 ft swell. This is your best bet for the whole forecast period. It’s clean, small, and perfect for a beginner on a reef break. This is the standout. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

After that, it dries up again. From Tuesday the 15th through to the 21st, it’s more poor conditions. The wind is back onshore or cross-on, the swell drops off to 2 ft to 4 ft, and the period is short. There’s a little lift on the 18th with a longer period of 11 seconds from the NW, but the wind is a cross-on mess, so it’s not worth paddling out.

Then, on Tuesday the 22nd of September, we get a glimmer of something interesting. The morning shows a swell from the NNW with a very long period of 14 seconds, and the energy jumps up to a strong 677. The problem is the wind is cross-shore, so it’s marginal. The afternoon sees a 5 ft swell from the NNE with a period of 8 seconds, but the wind is cross-on. This long-period swell is better suited to a point or reef, which El Roque is, but the wind needs to play ball. It’s promising, but less certain being so far out. The rest of the week into the 25th is more onshore junk.

So, if you’re looking for a paddle, the only real standout is Monday the 14th. Glassy, clean, small waves. Perfect for a beginner session. Everything else is a gamble or a skip.

Rusty, out.

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