Surf Forecasts:
Hierro surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, N swell with 513 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hierro this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Hierro in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1AM. 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 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hierro over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Hierro over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this forecast is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with no real surf to get excited about. The entire 16-day window is basically a blank. There’s not a single session that I’d paddle out for, and that’s a rare thing to say about this spot.
From Tuesday the 21st of July all the way through to Wednesday the 5th of August, it’s the same story: poor surf conditions. The wind is locked in from the north and north-northeast, blowing cross-onshore or cross-shore at 15 to 22 mph almost every day. That’s a fresh breeze that’s just tearing the surface apart – lumpy, choppy, messy. The swell is hanging around 2 ft to 7 ft, mostly from the north with a short, weak period of 6 to 8 seconds. The combined wave energy is moderate at best, like 250 to 502 in the middle of the period, but it’s all wasted by that wind. There’s no chance for clean surf.
The one spot on the menu is Hierro, a reef break that’s strictly for experts. It’s consistent and exposed, and it loves a swell from the NNW. But there’s zero opportunity here. The water temp is sitting at 72°F with a 2° anomaly, so it’s pretty much normal for this time of year – nothing to write home about.
Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. The wind is strong and sideshore, and the swell is there, but it’s not doing us any favours. There’s simply nothing to recommend. Sometimes these blank runs happen, and it’s just the way it goes. Forecasts can change, but for now, I’d keep the board in the car and go find something else to do.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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) | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 231 | 176 | 179 | 159 | 179 | 184 | 254 | 295 | 311 | 311 | 352 | 463 | 501 | 513 | 421 | 417 | 489 | 390 | 346 | 252 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:46PM1.82m | 8:24AM1.72m | 8:52PM1.67m | 9:35AM1.68m | 10:11PM1.61m | 10:48AM1.71m | 11:24PM1.64m | 11:50AM1.80m | 00:20AM1.73m | 12:39PM1.92m | 1:04AM1.84m | 1:19PM2.05m | 1:42AM1.94m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:00AM0.71m | 2:31PM0.80m | 3:05AM0.80m | 3:53PM0.84m | 4:21AM0.83m | 5:11PM0.79m | 5:28AM0.77m | 6:10PM0.69m | 6:20AM0.67m | 6:56PM0.57m | 7:02AM0.56m | 7:34PM0.45m | ||||||||
 |  | | |  |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — |
 | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | N 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NE 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | NW 11 | NE 10 | NE 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 12 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 36 | 21 | 20 | 7 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 74 | 71 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 8 | S 11 | NW 9 | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NE 10 | NW 9 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 5 | 7 | — | 6 | 2 | 21 | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 3 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | NW 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
| kJ | 231 | 176 | 179 | 159 | 179 | 184 | 254 | 295 | 311 | 311 | 352 | 463 | 501 | 513 | 421 | 417 | 489 | 390 | 346 | 252 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 202 | 277 | 282 | 282 | 282 | 282 | 545 | 283 | 283 | 282 | 283 | 446 | 283 | 446 | 283 | 283 | 283 | 283 | 176 | 18 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Fuerteventura | ||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Africa) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | ||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)- Wind Speed (km/h)
FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website
The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Hierro surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.
Information about the Hierro Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Hierro provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hierro can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hierro 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 (Hierro) 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 Hierro 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 Fuerteventura? If you are looking for accommodation near Hierro, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Fuerteventura, consider staying in La Oliva which is 15 km (9 miles) away. Other places in and around Fuerteventura where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Puerto del Rosario which is 28 km (17 miles) away, Puerto del Carmen, Tias and Lanzarote.
Nearest