Surf Forecasts:
Jameos del Agua surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, N swell with 427 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period with N swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jameos del Agua this week:
The surf forecast for Jameos del Agua over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jameos del Agua in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jameos del Agua over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty.
Alright, look – if you’re hanging out for some waves at Jameos del Agua over the next couple of weeks, I gotta be straight with you. It’s a pretty bleak picture for us reef-surfing types. The whole sixteen-day window is basically one long stretch of poor surf conditions with no standout days. From Sunday the 16th of August right through to Monday the 31st, every single session is marred by a cross or cross-onshore wind, mostly from the N or NNE at 12 to 18 mph. The wave heights are hanging around the 3 ft to 5 ft range for the first week, which on paper isn’t terrible, but with that wind direction and a short period of 7 to 9 seconds, the face is just chopped up and messy – you’re not gonna find a clean wall to work with.
The combined swell energy sits in the moderate range for most of the first week, between 133 and 426, but it’s all windswell with no power. Water temperature is 73°F, which is about average for this time of year – no surprises there. The wind never turns truly offshore; it’s always at least a cross, and often cross-on, which for a reef that’s fairly exposed from the N, just means the fetch is right on it.
We do see a jump in swell around the 25th of August – Tuesday morning shows 7 ft from the N with an 11-second period, and combined energy shoots up to 1145, so there’s real power behind it. But the wind is still a moderate cross-onshore at 12 mph from the NNE, so the surface is gonna be choppy. That size is pushing into the “experts only” territory anyway, and with the bumpy conditions, it’s not a friendly wave for most. The afternoon of the 25th gets a marginal one-star rating at 7 ft with a cross-shore wind, but still a cross-chop.
The rest of that second week stays similar – 7 ft to 7 ft in the mornings with moderate to fresh cross or cross-on winds, and periods dropping back to 8 seconds. The energy remains strong to very strong (500–690 range), but the quality never comes together. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for the whole run – the wind is consistent, the surface is lumpy, and there’s just no window of clean, glassy conditions.
So, there’s no true standout here, no session I’d be telling my mates about. It’s a long, blank stretch for decent surf. With this reef being fairly consistent in exposure, it’s a bit of a bummer, but forecasts can change – keep an eye on it, but for now, don’t get your hopes up.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
147 | 127 | 186 | 181 | 215 | 184 | 132 | 127 | 132 | 136 | 133 | 136 | 136 | 136 | 195 | 203 | 212 | 417 | 334 | 245 | 218 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 4:51PM2.49m | 5:13AM2.23m | 5:29PM2.27m | 5:51AM2.08m | 6:09PM2.04m | 6:32AM1.92m | 6:55PM1.81m | 7:24AM1.77m | 8:00PM1.63m | 8:42AM1.66m | 9:38PM1.55m | 10:21AM1.67m | 11:10PM1.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:33AM0.20m | 11:01PM0.23m | 11:11AM0.34m | 11:36PM0.41m | 11:50AM0.52m | 00:13AM0.61m | 12:35PM0.70m | 00:57AM0.79m | 1:35PM0.86m | 2:02AM0.94m | 3:10PM0.96m | 3:43AM0.99m | 4:55PM0.91m | ||||||||
7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
— | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | N 7 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 |
33 | 127 | 186 | 181 | 215 | 184 | 132 | 127 | 132 | 136 | 133 | 136 | 136 | 136 | 32 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 73 | 121 | 133 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | S 13 | W 12 | W 12 | N 14 | WNW 8 | NNE 10 | WNW 9 |
6 | 32 | 30 | 41 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 38 | 36 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 32 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 8 | S 14 | S 14 | WNW 9 | S 13 | S 13 | WNW 11 | S 13 | S 13 | — | S 14 | N 15 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
— | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 3 | — | 4 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 |
147 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 195 | 203 | 212 | 417 | 334 | 245 | 218 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 50 | 50 | 18 | 50 | 13 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 244 | 78 | 244 | 244 | 50 | 244 | 244 | 244 | 50 | 244 | 50 |
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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.











