La Derecha del Cartel Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.06° N 16.73° W

La Derecha del Cartel Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Derecha del Cartel sea temperature is
23.9° C
0.6° 

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


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, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, NE swell with 83 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period with NNW 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 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (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 (Sat 22nd Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Derecha del Cartel over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down this same outlook for La Derecha del Cartel, but in feet and Fahrenheit.

Plain and simple, it’s a long, slow grind with a whole lot of nothing, then one real flash of life. The first decent surf doesn’t show up until Friday, August 28th. Before that, we’re staring at a big, empty gap. The water temperature is about 75°, which is dead average for the season. That’s the only thing that’s normal.

For the first ten days, from Tuesday, August 18th through to Thursday, August 27th, it’s a real struggle. We’re talking tiny waves, most under 2 to 3 feet, with periods that are all over the place, often short and weak. The wave energy is pathetic, so you’re just looking at flat, small, and messy. The wind is often glassy or offshore, but you can’t surf what isn’t there. The best you’ll get is a “surfable but very ordinary” comment, but honestly, it’s barely worth getting your wetsuit on.

The moment that gets the blood pumping is Friday, August 28th. That’s the day the forecast finally shows some muscle. We’re looking at a solid 4-foot NE swell, with a period of 8 seconds, and the wave energy jumps into the moderate zone. The wind is offshore and clean, from the SE. This is the best on offer, and it’s a proper reef break, so it should handle that NE swell direction beautifully. The only thing is that this spot is fairly consistent and can get crowded, so expect company.

Saturday, August 29th keeps a similar 4-foot NE swell and offshore wind, so the quality will be there, but it’s a step down in energy. Still worth a look, but the Friday is the pick.

After that, the swell drops off a cliff again. From Sunday, August 30th right through to the end on Wednesday, September 2nd, we’re back to tiny, weak waves and poor conditions. The wind stays clean, but it’s just not enough swell to do anything with.

So, to wrap it up: a massive, boring gap for the first ten days. Then, on Friday, August 28th, we get one proper window of clean, rideable waves. The rest of the period is a write-off. It’s a long wait for one good day, but that Friday is a beauty.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
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1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
9
0.3
NW
9
0.3
NW
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NNW
8
0.4
NNW
10
0.6
NE
4
0.6
S
16
0.8
NE
5
0.4
NNW
8
0.4
NW
6
1.1
NE
6
0.5
N
7
0.4
NNW
7
0.4
NW
7
0.4
NW
10
0.3
NNW
9
0.3
NNW
9
0.2
NNW
8
0.2
NNW
8
0.2
NNW
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
39
12
11
24
22
38
12
0
35
22
10
83
28
21
13
25
16
15
7
6
6
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
5
S
5
S
10
ESE
10
SE
5
NNW
5
SSE
10
ESE
5
SE
5
SSE
20
ESE
10
E
5
SE
10
SSE
10
ESE
5
S
10
SE
10
E
5
E
10
ENE
5
ENE
Wind State
glassy
glassy
glassy
off
off
cross-on
glassy
off
glassy
glassy
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
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
clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
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7:37
7:37
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:43
8:42
8:40
8:39
8:38
8:37
8:37
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Temp °C
24
24
24
25
24
23
25
26
24
24
25
24
24
24
23
24
24
23
25
25
23
Feels °C
26
26
27
27
26
26
27
28
27
27
24
25
25
25
24
27
26
26
28
27
24
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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.

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