
Surf Forecasts:
La Yerbabuena surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, WNW swell with 175 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Yerbabuena this week:
The surf forecast for La Yerbabuena over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Yerbabuena in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Yerbabuena over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, let’s have a look at what’s on offer here. The whole 16-day window is a tough one for La Yerbabuena (Canary Islands). If you’re looking for clean, rideable surf, you’re gonna have to be patient. There’s a long stretch of almost nothing worth paddling out for until we get towards the end of the month.
Right from the start, the outlook is flat and messy. Wednesday the 22nd through to the end of July is dominated by weak, short-period windswell from the WNW, barely pushing 2ft with periods around 5-6 seconds. The onshore and cross-onshore winds just chew it up. The combined energy stays weak, mostly under 100 – we’re talking 43, 23, 44 – that’s barely enough to ruffle the surface. This is a real quiet spell, folks. The water temp will feel pretty standard for the time of year, nothing unusual.
Things get even smaller into the end of July, with heights dropping to 0.7ft and less – honestly, you’re better off finding a pool. The wind does turn offshore from the east Monday the 27th through Wednesday the 29th, and the water surface is clean, but there is no swell to ride. The period does bump up to 9-12 seconds on those small days, but the energy values are in the single digits – 9, 12, 5 – that’s not surfable.
Now, there’s one tiny glimmer. On the morning of Friday the 31st of July, we get a brief window of glassy conditions with a northwest wind. Swell height is still only 3ft, period 6 seconds from the west, and the combined energy is 64 – weak, but at least it’s glassy. For a spot that's been in a coma, that’s your best shot, but honestly, it’s more of a paddle than a session. The quality is still poor, and it’s inconsistent here, so don't expect much.
After that, we’re back into a routine of weak, short-period WNW windswell and cross-onshore breezes through the first week of August. The best energy we see is on the morning of Sunday the 2nd of August, with a 4ft west swell and 6-second period – the combined energy reads 169 (moderate) – but the wind is cross-onshore from the west at 12 mph, so it’ll be choppy. Not worth rushing for.
Overall, this region is serving up a long, flat, and messy outlook. There are no standouts, no clean groundswell, no proper swell direction matching the optimum SW. If you’re a kite surfer, those breezy afternoons might be more interesting, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a real tough stretch. This area can be like this. Forecasts change though, so keep an eye out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, strong winds from the E by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 11 | WNW 6 | W 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | W 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
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11 | 33 | 13 | 9 | 35 | 23 | 23 | 80 | 53 | 77 | 107 | 75 | 52 | 70 | 55 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 8 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:38PM1.64m | 10:14AM1.51m | 10:42PM1.52m | 11:23AM1.47m | 11:56PM1.47m | 12:34PM1.49m | 1:07AM1.49m | 1:35PM1.57m | 2:03AM1.56m | 2:25PM1.67m | 2:49AM1.64m | 3:06PM1.78m | 3:28AM1.73m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:48AM0.59m | 4:12PM0.67m | 4:53AM0.68m | 5:30PM0.72m | 6:07AM0.71m | 6:48PM0.69m | 7:14AM0.67m | 7:50PM0.61m | 8:07AM0.59m | 8:38PM0.51m | 8:49AM0.49m | 9:17PM0.41m | |||||||
— | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | |
9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:32 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | WNW 6 | W 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | W 5 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 |
10 | 33 | 13 | 6 | 35 | 8 | 23 | 2 | 8 | 77 | — | 75 | 52 | 70 | 55 | 10 | 13 | 4 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | W 8 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — |
4 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 8 | — | 8 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | W 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | — | — | SSW 3 | — | ENE 4 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | 23 | 12 | 80 | 53 | — | 107 | — | — | 1 | — | 38 | 97 | 193 | 183 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 463 | 250 | 280 | 811 | 318 | 410 | 806 | 115 | 250 | 1 | 250 | 250 | 29 | 11 | 107 | 788 | 78 | 78 | 115 |
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Information about the La Yerbabuena Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for La Yerbabuena provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Yerbabuena can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Yerbabuena 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 Yerbabuena) 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 Yerbabuena 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 Yerbabuena is 5 km (3 miles) from Barbate de Franco. If you plan a holiday in Andalucia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Barbate de Franco. Barbate de Franco has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










