Surf Forecasts:
El Roque surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NNE swell with 798 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 10AM. 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 12s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
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.
Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – it's looking pretty grim. The wind is just a constant issue, blowing onshore from the north-northeast almost every single day, and that's ruining any chance of decent surf. We're looking at a long stretch here with nothing to get excited about. The first proper window of any surf kicks off on Thursday the 23rd of July, but don't get your hopes up.
The entire run from Thursday the 23rd right through to Friday the 7th of August is a write-off for quality waves. The swell is all windswell, with a short period of 7 to 8 seconds, and the combined wave energy climbs from moderate (321) up to a strong 802 on the 26th, but it's all messy, choppy, and blown out. That swell is 8 ft at its peak, but with that onshore breeze, it's just a washing machine. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, but you won't be enjoying it. For a beginner, anything over 5 ft is pushing it, and with the wind, even the 3 ft days are going to be a battle.
There is a tiny flicker of change on the 3rd of August. The swell direction swings around to the NNW, which is the optimum direction for El Roque, and the period lifts to 10 seconds – a bit of a groundswell signal. The combined wave energy is still moderate at 171, and the swell is only 2 ft. But the wind is still onshore from the NNE. It's a tease, nothing more.
Honestly, for the entire 16-day stretch, there's not a single standout. The wind is just relentless. With the constant onshore wind and a beach-and-reef setup, this whole period looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. The models are showing a blank run that's sadly pretty normal for the area when the trades set in. Don't hold your breath; sometimes it doesn't stay poor for long, but this one is a stubborn one.
Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 303 | 356 | 443 | 526 | 555 | 640 | 746 | 751 | 751 | 798 | 778 | 627 | 480 | 418 | 361 | 295 | 246 | 226 | 214 | 191 | 154 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 9:28AM1.51m | 10:04PM1.45m | 10:42AM1.54m | 11:17PM1.47m | 11:44AM1.62m | 00:14AM1.55m | 12:33PM1.73m | 00:58AM1.65m | 1:14PM1.85m | 1:36AM1.75m | 1:50PM1.96m | 2:10AM1.83m | 2:23PM2.06m | 2:42AM1.89m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:47PM0.76m | 4:15AM0.75m | 5:06PM0.72m | 5:23AM0.70m | 6:05PM0.62m | 6:15AM0.61m | 6:51PM0.51m | 6:57AM0.51m | 7:29PM0.41m | 7:33AM0.41m | 8:04PM0.32m | 8:06AM0.32m | 8:37PM0.25m | ||||||||
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 | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | W 8 | S 15 | — | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | N 13 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 18 | 5 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 14 | NW 8 | — | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | N 14 | W 8 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | W 8 | N 13 |
| kJ | 10 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | — | — | — | — | N 14 | W 13 | NW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | N 13 |
| kJ | 3 | 6 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 6 |
| kJ | 303 | 356 | 443 | 526 | 555 | 640 | 746 | 751 | 751 | 798 | 778 | 627 | 480 | 418 | 361 | 295 | 246 | 226 | 214 | 191 | 154 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 124 | 124 | 114 | 114 | 537 | 525 | 114 | 114 | 114 | 124 | 114 | 114 | 70 | 38 | 70 | 38 | 70 | 38 | 114 | 38 | 189 |
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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).
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