Hierro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down what's happening at Hierro, specifically the Derecha de los Alemanes break.

I gotta be honest, this 16-day look is a bit of a bummer. The swell is showing up consistently, with the wave energy climbing into a moderate range (124 to 596) and the wave face running between 3ft and 6ft. But the problem is the wind. That northerly wind is blowing cross-onshore or straight cross the whole time. We're talking a fresh breeze most days, 15 to 18 mph, which is going to chop things up and make it lumpy. The water's sitting at a warm 73°, about average for the time of year, so at least you won't be cold while you're waiting for a clean set.

Starting Sunday afternoon, the 2nd of August, we get a 3ft swell from the north with a short, weak 6-second period. The combined energy is only 124, and the wind is already on it. That's a hard pass.

Moving through the first week, Monday the 3rd through to Saturday the 8th, the swell ticks up a bit, reaching 5ft with periods stretching to 9 seconds by the 8th. The energy climbs too, hitting 337 on Saturday morning. Sounds promising, right? But that northerly wind doesn't let up. It's a constant cross-onshore mess. For a reef break like this, which needs that clean line, it's just not happening. The waves will be there, but they'll be choppy and hard to enjoy.

The second week, from the 9th of August onwards, the pattern holds. We see swell heights around 4ft to 6ft, with periods mostly in the 6 to 8-second range. The energy stays moderate, even pushing into the high 300s and low 400s. The 15th of August, a Saturday, has the biggest swell of the run at 6ft with a period of 8 seconds and energy of 596, but again, the wind is a fresh 18 mph cross-onshore. It's the same story, just with more water moving. This size, over 5ft, is already getting too much for beginners, and with that wind, it's a battle even for the experienced crew.

Honestly, there's not a single standout session in this whole 16-day window for Hierro. The swell is consistent, so it's not a total flat spell, but the quality is consistently poor. With the constant cross-onshore wind and a short-period swell that won't hold a shape, the setup is much more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. You'd be fighting a bumpy, lumpy mess. It's a blank run for us, but given the swell energy, it's the wind that's the real spoiler here. Forecasts can change, but as it stands, keep the board in the car.

Rusty.

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