La Santa - El Quemao Surf Break

La Santa - El Quemao Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 29.11° N 13.67° W

Issued: 12 pm 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's La Santa - El Quemao sea temperature is
22.2° C

1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

La Santa - El Quemao surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


La Santa - El Quemao surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, NW swell with 184 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Santa - El Quemao this week:

The most powerful waves expected at La Santa - El Quemao in the next 16 days are 1.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 13th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Santa - El Quemao over the next 16 days.


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s heading toward La Santa - El Quemao.

The first couple of weeks are looking rough. We’ve got a long stretch with nothing worth paddling out for. The wind is coming from the north and north-northeast, blowing cross-onshore, which is killing the surface. This spot really needs a solid swell from the WNW, and we’re getting the complete opposite.

From Monday, July 6, through around Thursday, July 16, it’s flat, mushy, and choppy. Swell heights are tiny, mostly under 3 ft, with short, weak periods – often only 4 to 5 seconds. The combined wave energy stays under 100 for most days – just weak, gutless surf. Water temps are about 72°F, so a touch warmer than normal. But who cares when there’s nothing to ride? The wind stays cross-onshore, sometimes a fresh breeze, and it’s all lumpy and choppy. Not a single session worth getting wet for in that first week and a half.

Things pick up by Friday, July 17. The swell pushes to around 6 ft by morning, with periods stretching to 7 seconds. Combined energy jumps to 315, then 333 in the afternoon – moderate wave energy kicking in. The catch? The wind is still fresh cross-onshore from the NNE, so it’s going to be lumpy and messy. That’s not the clean La Santa we want.

Saturday, July 18, the swell builds more. We’re looking at about 6 ft in the morning and 7 ft by the afternoon, with periods reaching 8 seconds. Combined energy is strong: 387 in the morning, 456 in the afternoon. For an expert reef break, that’s a step in the right direction, but the wind stays cross-shore, so expect lumpy cross-chop. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so don’t expect it empty.

Sunday, July 19 – this is the standout window, but it’s a long-range call, so keep your hopes in check. Morning brings around 8 ft from the NNE at 9 seconds, with massive energy at 1109 – that’s powerful surf. The afternoon sees 10 ft, energy at 1397. The wind is cross-shore in the morning (lumpy) and cross-onshore by afternoon, so the surface won’t be clean. The forecast warns of “marginal” conditions due to questionable tides. Still, if you’re an expert and the tide lines up, that’s a serious session. Anything over 8 ft is expert-only here. Beginners, stay dry.

Into Monday, July 20 and Tuesday, July 21, the swell stays chunky – 7 ft to 12 ft with energy numbers in the 800 to 1700 range. But the cross-onshore wind from the NNE continues to ruin the surface, keeping it choppy and lumpy. The swell direction still isn’t what this break dreams of, so quality will be lacking.

Bottom line: Sunday, July 19 is the best bet if the wind turns and the tide works out. But it’s a long way off, and right now the wind is the spoiler. There’ll be plenty of juice in the water, just not the clean La Santa perfection we all want. Check back closer to the day.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
N
8
0.8
N
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
7
0.7
NNE
7
0.7
NNE
6
0.6
NNE
4
0.5
NNE
5
0.8
N
6
1
N
5
1
N
5
1
N
5
1
N
5
0.9
N
5
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
12
0.5
NW
9
0.8
NW
8
0.9
NW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
107
82
20
18
45
35
16
15
40
50
51
54
53
41
26
25
19
37
46
86
109
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
20
N
15
N
20
NNE
15
NE
20
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
N
20
N
25
N
20
N
25
N
25
N
20
N
25
NNE
30
N
20
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
25
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:33PM2.09m
7:09AM1.89m
7:26PM2.01m
8:09AM1.86m
8:30PM1.95m
9:18AM1.88m
9:45PM1.94m
10:30AM1.96m
11:01PM1.99m
11:38AM2.09m
00:10AM2.09m
12:38PM2.25m
1:10AM2.21m
Low Tide
12:12PM0.57m
00:52AM0.50m
1:05PM0.64m
1:47AM0.54m
2:09PM0.68m
2:53AM0.56m
3:25PM0.67m
4:05AM0.55m
4:43PM0.58m
5:15AM0.48m
5:53PM0.42m
6:18AM0.37m
6:55PM0.25m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:03
7:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:57
8:57
8:57
8:57
8:55
8:55
8:55
 mm
Temp °C
23
22
21
26
27
23
27
27
22
22
22
20
21
21
21
21
21
20
21
21
20
Feels °C
22
21
21
26
27
23
27
26
22
21
21
19
18
18
19
18
18
19
19
18
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
7
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
N
7
0.2
N
6
0.3
NW
10
0.3
NW
10
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.6
WNW
5
0.5
NW
6
0.4
WNW
5
0.4
NNE
5
0.5
NW
9
0.8
NW
8
0.9
NW
8
Energy kJ
16
14
20
18
6
6
4
3
16
14
23
21
20
20
19
15
11
7
37
86
109
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
4
0.1
NW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.2
ENE
6
0.1
NW
6
0.1
W
6
0.2
WNW
6
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NNW
11
0.6
NNW
10
0.5
NNW
10
Energy kJ
20
15
14
6
2
3
6
5
2
2
3
1
1
3
20
19
18
17
46
68
58
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
11
0.2
NNW
11
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
WNW
4
0.2
NNW
9
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
11
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.2
WNW
6
0.1
S
16
0.1
N
13
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
13
0.2
NNW
13
0.4
NW
12
0.2
WNW
5
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
Energy kJ
12
11
10
2
8
3
4
1
1
4
5
4
6
7
17
37
2
3
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
N
8
0.8
N
8
0.7
N
4
0.6
NNE
4
0.7
NNE
7
0.7
NNE
6
0.6
NNE
4
0.5
NNE
5
0.8
N
6
1
N
5
1
N
5
1
N
5
1
N
5
0.9
N
5
0.7
NNE
5
0.7
N
5
0.6
N
5
0.4
NE
5
0.3
NNE
5
0.4
NE
5
0.4
NNE
4
Energy kJ
107
82
19
16
45
35
16
15
40
50
51
54
53
41
26
25
19
6
4
7
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
32
222
222
32
32
409
321
305
321
321
321
316
248
248
243
243
243
248
32
243
32
Best forecast wave conditions in Lanzarote
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Africa)
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
6
6
5
8
6
5
5
5
9
9
7
4
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The above surf forecast table for La Santa - El Quemao provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Santa - El Quemao can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Santa - El Quemao 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 Santa - El Quemao) 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).

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