Jameos del Agua Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.15° N 13.43° W

Jameos del Agua Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jameos del Agua sea temperature is
23.1° C
1.2° 

Jameos del Agua surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Jameos del Agua surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NNE swell with 570 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 8th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jameos del Agua over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, it’s Rusty here. Let’s cut to it. If you’re looking to paddle out over the next couple of weeks, you’re going to be battling it. The swell’s around, but the wind and quality ain’t with us. The first wave worth calling out doesn’t even show up until Thursday the 6th of August, and even then, it’s a rough one. We’re looking at a long stretch of lumpy, cross-shore chop. For the first few days, we’ve got a fresh breeze out of the NNE and north, blowing straight across the face, leaving things messy. Swell heights hover around 7ft to 8ft, but with a short period of 7-8 seconds, it’s all that onshore junk. The combined energy is moderate, but it’s not doing anyone any favors. Water temp is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, about 74°F, so at least you won’t need a thick suit.

We’re talking about Jameos del Agua (a reef break, fairly consistent, but fairly exposed to that northerly swell). It’s a spot that needs the right conditions, and these aren’t them. The break’s optimum swell direction is from the north, and we’re getting it, but the short period and that constant cross-chop are just making a mess of it. For the first week, from the 6th through the 13th, there isn’t a single standout day. The swell stays in that 5ft to 7ft range, but the wind never lets up. It’s all cross-shore, 15-22 mph, and the wave comment is just “poor surf conditions” every time. It’s the kind of setup where you’d be better off rigging up a kite than trying to paddle out on a log.

The second week doesn’t offer any reprieve. From the 14th to the 21st, things stay on the same track. We see a slight dip in swell height, dropping to around 5ft to 7ft, but the period stays short at 6-7 seconds. The wind remains a constant cross-shore, sometimes cross-on on the morning of the 14th, which just adds more lump. The energy keeps dropping, showing a steady decline in power. None of these days are worth getting excited about. It’s a real blank run for quality. For the last days of the window, around the 18th to the 21st, we’re looking at even weaker, shorter-period swell, and the wind doesn't budge. There’s just no window for clean waves here.

So, the long and short of it: for the next 16 days, there’s nothing on offer that I’d tell you to chase. The conditions are just too poor. We’ve got waves, but they’re messy, short-period, and blown out. If you absolutely have to get wet, wait for a day when that wind eases off, but don’t hold your breath. It’s a stretch that looks more interesting for the kite crew than for us. Forecasts can change, but as it stands, this is a write-off. Hang loose, and we’ll see what the next cycle brings.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
NE
8
2.1
NE
8
2
NNE
7
2
NNE
8
2
NNE
8
2
NNE
8
2.2
NNE
8
2
NNE
8
2
NNE
7
2
NNE
8
1.9
NNE
7
1.9
NNE
7
2.2
NNE
8
2.1
NNE
8
2.1
NNE
7
2
NNE
7
1.8
NNE
7
1.8
NNE
7
1.6
NNE
7
1.6
NNE
7
1.6
NNE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
717
575
435
439
464
438
570
489
415
452
400
379
545
501
456
415
340
276
214
214
201
Wind (km/h)
35
NNE
30
NNE
35
N
30
N
35
N
30
N
30
N
35
N
35
N
35
N
35
N
30
N
35
NNE
35
N
35
N
35
N
30
NNE
30
NNE
25
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
8:00PM1.92m
8:47AM1.88m
9:29PM1.85m
10:15AM1.93m
10:59PM1.91m
11:32AM2.08m
00:11AM2.06m
12:34PM2.30m
1:08AM2.23m
1:25PM2.51m
1:56AM2.36m
2:11PM2.67m
2:40AM2.45m
Low Tide
1:36PM0.68m
2:16AM0.67m
3:02PM0.72m
3:45AM0.71m
4:38PM0.65m
5:10AM0.62m
5:55PM0.47m
6:16AM0.47m
6:55PM0.26m
7:09AM0.31m
7:45PM0.08m
7:55AM0.17m
8:30PM-0.04m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:16
7:16
7:16
7:18
7:18
7:18
7:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:42
8:40
8:39
8:38
8:37
8:37
8:37
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Temp °C
22
22
21
22
22
21
23
23
22
22
22
21
21
21
20
21
21
21
21
22
21
Feels °C
19
20
18
20
19
19
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20
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19
19
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17
18
19
20
20
19
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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.

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