El Roque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let's run it down in feet and miles.

Bottom line: the next couple of weeks are a struggle. The wind is a pain, and the swell isn't cooperating. We're looking at a long stretch of onshore and cross-onshore wind that'll tear the surface up. The wave energy is middling, hovering around 650-700 early on, but it's not quality juice.

Right now, starting Saturday, July 25th, we've got a 8ft swell from the NNE, but with a short 8-second period and a 19 mph onshore wind, it's going to be a choppy, blown-out mess at El Roque. A total zero. Sunday and Monday are the same story, with the same short-period NNE swell and relentless onshore wind. The energy drops into the 200s and 300s by Monday, and the wind is still pumping.

We hit a lull mid-week with the swell dropping to 4ft, the tide could be an issue, and the wind is still on it. The combined energy is down in the 150-200 range, which is weak. This is a quiet spell.

There's one tiny glimmer. On Monday, August 3rd, the swell bumps back up to 5ft with a slightly longer 8-second period, and the energy climbs to 445. The wind is a light cross-onshore, which is the best we've seen. The score is a 1, a *marginal* call, but it's the only spot in the entire 16-day window that gets any nod. It's not great, but it's the least bad option.

For the rest of the first week of August, the swell holds around 6ft to 7ft, but the wind is back on it or cross-onshore, keeping things messy. The energy is moderate, hitting 932 on August 6th, but that won't matter if the surface is chopped up.

So, the best on offer? That Monday, August 3rd morning. It's the only time the wind lightens up to even think about it. The swell is 5ft from the NNE, period is 8 seconds. It's a beginner-friendly reef break at El Roque, and it's fairly consistent, but crowds are possible. The water temp is average for the time of year. It's a short window, and it's not a standout, but it's the only game in town.

After that, it's back to the same story. Thursday the 6th has a bigger swell at 7ft, but the wind is moderate cross-onshore, so it's for the hardcore only, and even then it's messy. The last few days of the outlook show the swell dropping and the wind staying on it.

This is a tough stretch. A long run of average to poor conditions. If you're desperate, the 3rd of August is your best bet, but don't expect much. Forecasts can change, but right now, it's a waiting game.

Rusty

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