Surf Forecasts:
Las Piscinas surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NNW swell with 577 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Las Piscinas this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Las Piscinas in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Las Piscinas over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. We’re looking at a stretch that’s gonna test your patience. We’ve only got one spot on the menu for the whole 16-day run, Las Piscinas, and honestly, it’s a tough watch.
The overall pattern is a long, drawn-out period of persistent onshore and cross-onshore wind from the north and north-northeast. There’s some swell energy coming through, but it's badly aligned with the optimum northerly direction this reef needs. The wind is just eating it up, leaving us with nothing but choppy, poor surf conditions for the entire forecast. It’s a tough pill to swallow, but there are simply no good options here.
Let’s run through it. The first few days, starting Thursday the 27th of August, we’ve got small, weak swell around 3 ft to 4 ft from the NNE with a short, weak period. The wind is a moderate 15 mph cross-on or onshore, making a mess of things. The combined energy is low, barely over 100, and the surf quality is zero. This just keeps rolling through the end of the month. By Friday the 28th, the swell bumps up a bit to 6 ft–6 ft, and the combined energy climbs into a moderate range (213 to 405), but the wind is still cross-on from the NE at 15 mph. It’s bigger, but it’s junk.
We get a little bump in period on Saturday the 29th, with the swell going 5 ft–5 ft from the NNW and N, and the period stretches to 11 seconds. The combined energy jumps to a strong 744 (moderate-strong), which sounds promising, but the wind is still cross-on from the NE at 12 mph. The description is the same – poor surf. That long period groundswell might have been something at a point break, but with this wind direction, Las Piscinas is just messy.
From Sunday the 30th all the way through to the end of the first week, it’s the same story: swell heights bouncing between 4 ft and 7 ft, periods mostly short between 5 and 9 seconds, and a relentless onshore or cross-onshore wind. There’s a notable uptick in energy on the 2nd of September, with combined energy hitting 513 on the Wednesday afternoon for a 7 ft NNE swell, but again, the wind kills it. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 76°F, but you won’t care about that when you’re staring at a choppy mess.
Heading into the second week, from the 5th of September onward, the swell drops off a bit, sitting around 4 ft to 5 ft, and the winds ease slightly to 9-12 mph, but they remain consistently onshore from the NW, NNW, or N. The combined energy drops back into the 100s and low 200s, which is weak. By the 10th and 11th of September, the wind finally calms down to a light breeze of 3-6 mph, and the swell is small at 4 ft from the NNE. The wind state shows onshore, but with that light wind, it might finally be rideable, but the "poor surf conditions" label sticks. It’s still not recommended.
The tough truth is, there’s no standout here. Not a single session gets the nod. If you’re desperate, the lightest wind days at the very end of the run might offer something tiny and clean, but it’s a long wait for a very low probability. For now, this is a blank run. It’s normal for a spot this exposed to go quiet when the wind swings this way. Keep the board in the car and check back.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNE 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NNW 11 | N 11 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNW 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
102 | 94 | 151 | 207 | 326 | 537 | 541 | 516 | 395 | 327 | 206 | 240 | 144 | 181 | 200 | 244 | 305 | 353 | 428 | 475 | 432 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 1:56PM2.14m | 2:15AM1.99m | 2:26PM2.22m | 2:46AM2.06m | 2:57PM2.26m | 3:17AM2.09m | 3:29PM2.24m | 3:49AM2.08m | 4:03PM2.17m | 4:24AM2.02m | 4:40PM2.06m | 5:03AM1.93m | 5:23PM1.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:09PM0.16m | 8:12AM0.19m | 8:39PM0.09m | 8:43AM0.14m | 9:09PM0.06m | 9:15AM0.12m | 9:40PM0.07m | 9:48AM0.15m | 10:12PM0.13m | 10:25AM0.22m | 10:49PM0.24m | 11:06AM0.33m | 11:31PM0.38m | ||||||||
7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
— | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | S 10 | NNW 8 | N 12 | N 10 | S 9 | NNW 11 | N 11 | S 18 | S 17 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | N 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 |
1 | 2 | 12 | 3 | 74 | 2 | 541 | 516 | 6 | 6 | 206 | 8 | 47 | 56 | 42 | 28 | 15 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 32 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | N 9 | — | N 12 | NW 11 | — | S 9 | S 19 | S 8 | — | S 16 | S 15 | NNW 10 | S 14 | N 10 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 |
3 | 2 | — | 3 | 5 | — | 2 | 7 | 1 | — | 5 | 5 | 21 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 10 | — | S 15 | S 19 | S 14 | — | — | N 12 | NNW 8 | SW 18 | SW 15 | N 13 | — | — | NW 8 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 2 | — | 5 | 7 | 4 | — | — | 3 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
102 | 94 | 151 | 207 | 326 | 537 | 203 | 189 | 395 | 327 | 153 | 240 | 144 | 181 | 200 | 244 | 305 | 353 | 428 | 475 | 432 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 125 | 124 | 115 | 518 | 124 | 115 | 115 | 115 | 115 | 45 | 45 | 38 | 45 | 38 | 45 | 38 | 38 | 45 | 45 | 38 | 38 |
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Information about the Las Piscinas Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Las Piscinas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Las Piscinas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Las Piscinas 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 Piscinas) 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 Piscinas 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 Gran Canaria? If you are looking for accommodation near Las Piscinas, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Gran Canaria, consider staying in Arucas which is 5 km (3 miles) away. Other places in and around Gran Canaria where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Galdar which is 8 km (5 miles) away, Las Palmas, Santa Brigida and Telde.











