Surf Forecasts:
Jameos del Agua surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, NNW swell with 1,122 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 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 7PM. 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 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jameos del Agua over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty, and I've been staring at the charts for your neck of the woods. Honestly, it's a pretty bleak picture for the next 16 days. We've got a long stretch with no real surf to speak of, so let's get into it.
Right now, the water temp is sitting at a balmy 75°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year. Feels like a late summer bath.
The only break in the game is Jameos del Agua, a reef setup that's fairly consistent but will rarely, if ever, offer anything decent. The entire 16-day window is basically a write-off for surf. From Thursday the 20th of August all the way through to Friday the 4th of September, every single session is flagged as "poor surf conditions." We've got a persistent cross-shore or cross-onshore wind, mostly from the N or NNE, blowing at 12 to 28 mph. That's a stiff breeze that'll keep the surface messy and lumpy.
There is a flicker of life on Sunday the 23rd of August afternoon and into Monday the 24th. A longer-period NNW swell rolls in, with periods hitting 14 seconds on Sunday and 12 seconds on Monday. The combined wave energy is moderate (717 on Sunday, peaking at 939 on Monday morning), and swell heights sit around 4 ft to 6 ft. But the wind is still cross-shore at 12 mph, and the guidance calls it "marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions." It's not a day to get excited about. That long-period groundswell might offer some shape at a reef like this, but the cross-chop will spoil it.
From Tuesday the 25th of August onward, we're back to poor conditions. The swell drops off, the wind picks up again, and by the end of August and into early September, we see stronger breezes and even some cross-onshore wind, with swell heights bumping up to 8 ft. That's too big for beginners and, with the messy wind, only for the hardiest of experts. The whole setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, to be honest.
To sum it up: there are no good surf options in the 16-day window. It's a blank run, and for this area, that's just how it goes sometimes. Keep an eye on the charts, because things can change, but for now, don't bother waxing up.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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) | N 8 | N 8 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 10 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
160 | 156 | 148 | 173 | 143 | 115 | 115 | 138 | 106 | 183 | 549 | 1044 | 933 | 770 | 424 | 248 | 177 | 118 | 228 | 212 | 106 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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 | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:00PM1.63m | 8:42AM1.66m | 9:38PM1.55m | 10:21AM1.67m | 11:10PM1.61m | 11:36AM1.80m | 00:09AM1.75m | 12:25PM1.96m | 00:50AM1.90m | 1:03PM2.14m | 1:25AM2.05m | 1:37PM2.31m | 1:56AM2.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:35PM0.86m | 2:02AM0.94m | 3:10PM0.96m | 3:43AM0.99m | 4:55PM0.91m | 5:13AM0.90m | 6:00PM0.77m | 6:08AM0.76m | 6:43PM0.61m | 6:48AM0.60m | 7:18PM0.45m | 7:22AM0.45m | 7:50PM0.31m | ||||||||
7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | |
— | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 12 | N 11 | NNW 10 | N 10 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
38 | 35 | 32 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 49 | 89 | 106 | 183 | 549 | 1044 | 933 | 770 | 424 | 248 | 177 | 118 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | W 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | N 12 | N 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | NW 10 | — | W 9 | — |
3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 44 | 130 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 14 | N 12 | N 14 | NE 8 | S 13 | S 13 | WNW 9 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 10 | W 7 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 38 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 5 |
160 | 156 | 148 | 173 | 143 | 115 | 115 | 138 | 103 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 20 | 27 | 44 | 228 | 212 | 106 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 264 | 244 | 50 | 264 | 244 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 46 | 244 | 50 | 50 | 244 | 50 | 244 | 50 | 344 | 349 | 50 | 325 |
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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.











