Surf Forecasts:
Jameos del Agua surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, N swell with 1,253 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 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) 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 0.1m 14s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jameos del Agua over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's break this down for the imperial crew. We’re looking at a rough start for Lanzarote surf. For the next week and a half, it’s mostly cross-shore wind, lumpy, and poor surf. The first real window that looks good isn’t until the second week of September, and it’s got potential but you’ve got to be patient.
The only break we’ve got is Jameos del Agua (Lanzarote) . It’s a reef break, fairly consistent, fairly exposed to swell, with the best swell direction coming from the north. Water temp is about 76°F, about 3°F warmer than usual for this time of year — so a bit toasty, a spring suit or even a shorty will do.
From Monday 24th August through Saturday 5th September, it’s a rough patch. Winds from the NNE or N at 12 to 25 mph, mostly cross or cross-on, and combined swell energy is moderate at best, ranging from about 50 to 900. The wave comment says “poor surf conditions” for almost every session. The first few days have some size — around 5ft to 6ft — but with that wind and short period under 12 seconds, it’s lumpy and not worth it. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. On 28th and 29th August, the swell gets up to about 7ft, but the wind is strong (25 mph) and the period is short (6 to 8 seconds), so it’s messy. Crowds could be likely at Jameos when it’s good, but not now.
Then we hit a gap with only marginal days. Things shift on Sunday 6th September. Morning has a cross-off wind from the NW at 12 mph, 6ft swell from the NNE, period 7 seconds — clean but still marginal. Combined energy is 349 — moderate. The afternoon goes glassy with light wind from the N at just 3 mph, clean surface, 5ft swell. Still short period though.
Here’s the standout: Monday 7th September. Morning brings a light NW wind at 3 mph, cross-off and clean. Swell comes from the WNW at 3ft, but the period hits 19 seconds — that’s very long period groundswell. Combined energy is 780, moderate to strong. That kind of period on a reef can mean long, clean waves. The wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions” — that’s our best call. It’s small but clean and glassy. The afternoon continues with 4ft from the WNW, 18-second period, cross-off wind from the NW at 9 mph, combined energy 1187 — strong energy. Crowds will be likely when it’s clean, so get there early.
Tuesday 8th September morning is also solid: NW cross-off at 6 mph, 4ft from the WNW, 14-second period, combined energy 870. Clean. “Expect very good surf conditions.” The afternoon gets more cross-shore wind, but still okay.
Overall, the best surf is Monday 7th September morning. It’s a long way off, but glassy offshore wind and very long period groundswell from the WNW could produce some clean, fun reef waves despite the small size. Tuesday morning is also good. After that, it fades again.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | N 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
923 | 705 | 511 | 425 | 321 | 243 | 140 | 109 | 92 | 51 | 94 | 177 | 289 | 469 | 653 | 551 | 718 | 407 | 461 | 390 | 233 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 12:25PM1.96m | 00:50AM1.90m | 1:03PM2.14m | 1:25AM2.05m | 1:37PM2.31m | 1:56AM2.18m | 2:08PM2.44m | 2:27AM2.29m | 2:38PM2.54m | 2:58AM2.37m | 3:09PM2.58m | 3:29AM2.40m | 3:41PM2.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:43PM0.61m | 6:48AM0.60m | 7:18PM0.45m | 7:22AM0.45m | 7:50PM0.31m | 7:53AM0.32m | 8:20PM0.19m | 8:24AM0.22m | 8:50PM0.11m | 8:55AM0.16m | 9:20PM0.07m | 9:27AM0.14m | 9:51PM0.08m | ||||||||
7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | |
— | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | N 12 | N 10 | — | N 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | — | N 12 | N 11 |
923 | 705 | 511 | 425 | 321 | 243 | 140 | 109 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 24 | 3 | 75 | — | 184 | 718 | 407 | — | 3 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | NW 8 | N 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 |
6 | 5 | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 4 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 8 | N 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 |
— | 5 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 92 | 51 | 94 | 177 | 289 | 469 | 653 | 551 | 194 | 116 | 461 | 390 | 233 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 273 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 325 | 349 | 525 | 383 | 345 | 349 | 344 | 345 | 244 | 325 | 244 | 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.











