
Surf Forecasts:
Jameos del Agua surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, NNW swell with 212 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jameos del Agua this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Jameos del Agua in the next 16 days are 1.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jameos del Agua over the next 16 days.
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you—this 16-day stretch for Jameos del Agua is a frustrating one. The overall pattern is a long, drawn-out run of poor surf conditions, with no real clean windows to get excited about. The water temp is sitting at 72°F, which is about 2°F warmer than normal for this time of year—not a huge deal, but a little warmer than usual for the Lanzarote area.
We start off Wednesday the 8th of July with barely a ripple—tiny 1 ft swell from the NNE, short 5-second period, and a cross wind that’s already got a slight chop on it. Combined energy is a weak 20 (so barely any push). That’s a total no-go. Thursday the 9th through Saturday the 11th is more of the same: small swell, never getting above 4 ft, but all that northerly cross wind keeps the surface messy. The whole first week is essentially a write-off—four days of nothing worth paddling out for.
By Sunday the 12th, we finally see a jump in period to 8–10 seconds, with the swell picking up to 3 ft from the NNW. Energy hits 199 on Sunday afternoon—moderate now—but the wind is still cross-shore and the wave comment is “poor surf conditions.” No clean face there. Monday and Tuesday the 13th and 14th drag on with similar cross-shore wind and lumpy conditions. Crowds are often at Jameos del Agua, but honestly, it won’t matter if nobody’s out.
Then from Wednesday the 15th onwards, the swell size climbs—5 ft, then 5 ft, then up to 7 ft by the 18th—but the wind stays cross-shore and strengthens to a fresh to strong breeze. Energy values push into the 400s and 500s, showing there’s plenty of power, but it’s all messy, lumpy cross-chop. On the 21st of July, we see 8 ft swell with energy over 1000 (1026 and 1108), and by the 22nd it’s 10 ft with 1221 energy—strong to very strong—but again, cross shore wind and the wave comment is “poor surf conditions.” That size with that wind direction? This reef setup would be lumpy and hard to manage, and at over 8 ft, it’s strictly for experts only.
Look, there’s no breakout standout here. The best you could say is Sunday the 12th afternoon offers the cleanest-looking period (10 seconds) with moderate energy, but the wind is still cross. Really, if you’re desperate, the second half of the month has more size, but the wind never swings offshore or glassy. For a kite surfer, this setup with strong cross wind and solid swell might actually be interesting, but for paddle surfing, it’s a flat-to-poor outlook across the board. A 16-day gap with no clean surf is pretty normal for this area when the trades lock in.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | NW 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
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10 | 21 | 39 | 60 | 56 | 58 | 43 | 31 | 15 | 19 | 11 | 28 | 101 | 140 | 142 | 112 | 107 | 90 | 88 | 56 | 72 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 8:32PM1.99m | 9:20AM1.92m | 9:47PM1.98m | 10:32AM2.00m | 11:03PM2.04m | 11:39AM2.14m | 00:11AM2.15m | 12:39PM2.31m | 1:11AM2.27m | 1:33PM2.48m | 2:05AM2.36m | 2:23PM2.62m | 2:54AM2.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:11PM0.70m | 2:54AM0.58m | 3:27PM0.68m | 4:07AM0.56m | 4:44PM0.59m | 5:17AM0.49m | 5:55PM0.43m | 6:20AM0.38m | 6:56PM0.26m | 7:15AM0.27m | 7:51PM0.10m | 8:06AM0.18m | 8:42PM-0.00m | ||||||||
7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | |
— | 8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNE 5 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 8 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
1 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 18 | 76 | 140 | 142 | 112 | 107 | 90 | 88 | 56 | 72 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | NW 11 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | N 13 | NNW 5 | NW 9 | NW 5 | NNW 12 | S 13 | NW 8 | S 13 | N 8 | — | S 12 | N 10 | NNW 10 | NW 8 |
3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 28 | 3 | 57 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 31 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | NW 11 | NW 8 | NNE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | NW 10 |
6 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 5 | 11 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | — | N 5 | NE 5 | — | NNW 8 | N 6 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 |
10 | 21 | 39 | 60 | 56 | 58 | 43 | 31 | — | 19 | 7 | — | 101 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 16 | 24 | 13 | 24 | 40 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 344 | 344 | 395 | 344 | 344 | 340 | 269 | 269 | 264 | 261 | 160 | 23 | 50 | 264 | 50 | 50 | 264 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 269 |
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Information about the Jameos del Agua Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Jameos del Agua provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Jameos del Agua can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Jameos del Agua 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 (Jameos del Agua) 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 Jameos del Agua 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.
Jameos del Agua is 16 km (10 miles) from the city of Teguise. If you plan a holiday in Lanzarote, look for hotels and other accommodation in Teguise. Teguise has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










