Las Galletas surf break

Las Galletas surfForecast / Tenerife / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 21 May 2026 WEST
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Las Galletas surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Las Galletas sea temperature is
20.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Las Galletas this week:

The surf forecast for Las Galletas over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Las Galletas in the next 16 days are 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) 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 1.0m 12s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 21st May)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 26th May)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 28th May)3ft (0.9m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Las Galletas over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
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
1
0
0
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.7
NW
11
0.3
SSW
13
0.5
NW
10
0.3
SSW
20
0.5
NW
9
0.5
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.5
S
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
120
115
68
59
57
35
30
0
33
0
75
0
178
176
203
266
153
324
362
357
392
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
5
WSW
5
N
5
SSE
5
NNE
5
ENE
15
ESE
15
ENE
5
NE
5
ENE
10
E
5
E
10
ESE
5
E
5
NW
5
E
10
SE
10
NW
10
ENE
15
E
5
E
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:39PM1.76m
6:26AM1.43m
6:45PM1.67m
7:40AM1.36m
7:57PM1.61m
8:55AM1.37m
9:08PM1.58m
10:00AM1.42m
10:10PM1.58m
10:53AM1.50m
11:03PM1.59m
11:37AM1.58m
11:49PM1.60m
Low Tide
11:11AM0.41m
00:12AM0.32m
12:15PM0.52m
1:26AM0.41m
1:29PM0.59m
2:41AM0.44m
2:48PM0.61m
3:47AM0.43m
3:58PM0.57m
4:40AM0.40m
4:56PM0.51m
5:23AM0.37m
5:43PM0.44m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:13
7:13
7:13
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:52
8:52
8:52
8:53
8:53
8:54
8:54
Temp °C
19
18
19
19
19
20
22
21
20
21
20
20
21
20
21
21
20
21
21
20
20
19
19
20
20
20
21
20
21
21
21
20
21
21
22
23
23
20
21
20
20
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NW
10
1
NW
12
1
NW
11
0.9
NW
11
0.9
NW
11
0.7
NW
11
0.6
NW
10
0.5
NW
10
0.5
NW
10
0.5
NW
9
0.5
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
Energy kJ
145
94
84
268
237
176
169
115
79
47
45
41
178
176
203
266
121
324
362
357
392
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
ENE
5
0.3
ENE
5
0.4
ENE
4
0.3
ENE
4
0.3
ENE
7
0.4
NW
5
0.4
NW
5
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NNW
14
0.5
NW
13
0.7
NW
12
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NW
11
0.5
NW
11
Energy kJ
120
115
68
59
57
11
5
6
3
11
6
6
29
29
26
73
84
149
108
94
55
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
7
0.3
NW
4
0.4
NW
5
0.2
ENE
6
0.1
NE
6
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
NW
5
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
NW
5
0.3
SSW
20
0.3
ENE
4
0.4
NW
5
0.2
SSW
12
0.4
NW
15
0.4
NW
4
0.5
S
17
0.3
NE
7
0.5
ENE
5
0.4
ENE
4
0.3
ENE
4
Energy kJ
10
3
6
3
1
35
30
6
33
5
75
3
6
14
57
5
153
7
12
5
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
6
0.8
NE
5
0.9
NE
5
0.9
NE
5
0.6
NE
4
0.3
NNE
3
0.6
NE
7
0.5
ENE
4
0.6
NE
4
0.7
NE
5
0.5
NE
4
Energy kJ
15
32
45
33
16
2
30
10
11
23
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
11
28
8
10
100
10
10
10
10
10
0
10
10
0
0
0
10
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Tenerife
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Africa)
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
3
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
6
8
6
8
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
5
5
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Information about the Las Galletas Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Las Galletas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Las Galletas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Las Galletas 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 (Las Galletas) 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 Las Galletas 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Tenerife? If you are looking for accommodation near Las Galletas, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Tenerife, consider staying in Tenerife which is 9 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around Tenerife where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include San Miguel which is 11 km (7 miles) away, Arona, Granadilla de Abona and Adeje.

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