Surf Forecasts:
La Derecha del Cartel surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, NNW swell with 38 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Derecha del Cartel this week:
The surf forecast for La Derecha del Cartel over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Derecha del Cartel in the next 16 days are 0.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Derecha del Cartel over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table over the next 16 days.
Honestly, for this stretch, the surf is looking pretty flat and underwhelming for us at La Derecha del Cartel. It’s a classic reef set-up that needs a good dose of swell, and we’re just not getting it. The water temp is sitting at a comfortable 75°, which is pretty standard for this time of year.
We kick off on Monday afternoon, August 17th, with a tiny 0.99ft swell from the NNW at a short 8-second period. The wind is light offshore from the SE, keeping things clean, but there’s barely any energy – only 13 (weak) – so it’s a really poor surf call.
That quiet theme continues through the rest of the week. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are all very small, with swell heights stuck between 0.66ft and 1ft. The energy readings are mostly in the single digits or low teens, which tells you how weak it is. There's a slight uptick on Thursday morning, August 20th, with a 1ft NW swell and glassy conditions that bump the energy to 45 (weak), but it’s still just "surfable but very ordinary." Friday morning, August 21st, is similar with glassy conditions and 1ft waves from the NNW, energy at 41 (weak). That’s probably the pick of the first week, but that’s not saying much.
The second week doesn't offer much hope either. We see another tiny push around Thursday, August 27th, with a 3ft northeast swell showing up in the morning, energy climbing to 86 (weak). The wind is cross-offshore though, keeping it manageable. By the afternoon, it picks up slightly to 4ft from the NE, and the energy hits 114 (moderate). It’s still only "surfable but very ordinary," and for a spot like this, a 4ft NE swell isn't really the direction you’d want.
After that, it fades back to almost nothing with swells of 0.66ft to 1ft for the last few days of August and into September. Some glassy periods show up, like Sunday afternoon, August 30th, with a 0.99ft NNW swell and a very long 10-second period, but the energy is only 18 (weak). It’s just not enough.
So, the reality is there’s no standout session here. If you had to pick a time to be on the water, the early mornings of Thursday the 20th or Friday the 21st with the glassy 1ft and low crowds (since no one else will be out) are your best bets. It’s a long dry spell, so don't get your hopes up.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue night, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NE 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | S 16 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NW 8 | NNW 6 | NE 5 | NW 6 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
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12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 22 | 38 | 31 | 0 | 35 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 34 | 11 | 29 | 34 | 21 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 12 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:17AM1.58m | 5:33PM1.55m | 5:57AM1.46m | 6:18PM1.37m | 6:48AM1.34m | 7:21PM1.22m | 8:07AM1.26m | 9:04PM1.15m | 9:51AM1.26m | 10:43PM1.19m | 11:08AM1.37m | 11:42PM1.30m | 11:58AM1.50m | 00:23AM1.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:17AM0.40m | 11:40PM0.46m | 12:02PM0.54m | 00:22AM0.60m | 1:02PM0.67m | 1:25AM0.72m | 2:43PM0.74m | 3:13AM0.76m | 4:34PM0.69m | 4:47AM0.69m | 5:38PM0.58m | 5:41AM0.57m | 6:20PM0.46m | ||||||||
7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | |
— | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | ENE 4 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
189 | 184 | 137 | 333 | 292 | 355 | 254 | 181 | 371 | 366 | 265 | 187 | 181 | 135 | 95 | 76 | 75 | 12 | 47 | 47 | 43 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | SSW 17 | S 16 | NW 8 | S 12 | NNW 10 | S 16 | S 16 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | NW 8 | ENE 5 | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | SSW 12 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
6 | 96 | 135 | 11 | 71 | 38 | 134 | 181 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 19 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 48 | 7 | 13 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | ENE 4 | NNW 8 | NNE 8 | NW 9 | ENE 4 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 |
6 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 22 | 13 | 31 | 8 | 20 | 18 | 4 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 29 | 24 | 21 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | ENE 3 | NE 8 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 4 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 |
12 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 11 | — | 11 | 21 | 35 | 22 | 6 | 67 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 15 | 29 | 15 | 22 | 24 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Information about the La Derecha del Cartel Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for La Derecha del Cartel provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Derecha del Cartel can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Derecha del Cartel 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 (La Derecha del Cartel) 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 La Derecha del Cartel 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.
La Derecha del Cartel is 7 km (4 miles) from the city of Adeje. If you plan a holiday in Tenerife, look for hotels and other accommodation in Adeje. Adeje has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











