
Surf Forecasts:
La Santa - El Quemao surf forecast from 30 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 6 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 3 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, N swell with 2,346 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 6 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period with N swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Santa - El Quemao this week:
The surf forecast for La Santa - El Quemao over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Santa - El Quemao in the next 16 days are 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 03) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 03) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 6th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 6th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 3rd Oct) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Santa - El Quemao over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | Sunday 4 | Monday 5 | Tuesday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 13 | N 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 15 | N 14 | N 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
169 | 136 | 422 | 421 | 996 | 1764 | 616 | 616 | 2027 | 2346 | 1875 | 811 | 594 | 750 | 566 | 464 | 324 | 302 | 119 | 110 | 117 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:33PM2.29m | 4:54AM2.24m | 5:22PM2.08m | 5:45AM2.08m | 6:24PM1.87m | 6:54AM1.92m | 7:51PM1.71m | 8:28AM1.86m | 9:35PM1.71m | 10:02AM1.94m | 10:56PM1.84m | 11:13AM2.12m | 11:53PM2.02m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:17AM0.17m | 10:37PM0.27m | 11:03AM0.31m | 11:23PM0.47m | 12:00PM0.50m | 00:23AM0.67m | 1:21PM0.65m | 1:51AM0.81m | 3:10PM0.68m | 3:39AM0.80m | 4:42PM0.56m | 4:58AM0.66m | 5:43PM0.38m | ||||||||
7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | |
— | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 13 | SW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 15 | N 14 | N 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | NNE 7 | NNW 10 | NNE 7 |
169 | 136 | 422 | 421 | 996 | 7 | 616 | 616 | 2027 | 2346 | 1875 | 811 | 594 | 750 | 566 | 464 | 324 | 302 | 111 | 110 | 117 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | NNW 11 | SW 15 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | — | N 20 | N 18 | — | W 12 | W 11 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | WNW 8 | NNW 11 | WNW 8 | NNW 10 |
71 | 113 | 8 | 229 | 96 | — | 31 | 399 | — | 3 | 9 | — | 9 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 119 | 6 | 56 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 8 | S 8 | S 15 | S 14 | — | S 13 | NNW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | N 16 | WNW 9 | NE 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | — | 3 | 71 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | NNE 5 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 5 | N 12 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | — | NNE 6 | — |
1 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 23 | 1764 | 248 | 198 | 234 | 91 | 65 | 106 | 101 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 100 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 243 | 248 | 32 | 248 | 321 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 1 | 32 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
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Information about the La Santa - El Quemao Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for La Santa - El Quemao 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 Santa - El Quemao is 13 km (8 miles) from 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.










