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 588 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 0.2m 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 1PM.
| 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, Rusty here, and I gotta be straight with you – the outlook for the next couple of weeks is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with no real quality surf on the cards for a while.
We’re starting off with a blank run. From Thursday the 27th of August right through to the end of the first week of September, the conditions are just grim. The wind is a constant problem – mostly a moderate to fresh cross-onshore breeze from the NNE, or just a straight onshore wind. That’s keeping the surface chopped up and messy. The swell is there, but it’s short-period, wind-affected stuff, and the energy is weak. For example, on Thursday morning the 27th, we’ve got 3 ft of swell from the NNE with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is a measly 100. It’s poor, and it stays poor. The energy builds a little through the weekend, hitting 744 on the Saturday morning the 29th, but that’s still a moderate energy level, and it’s all cross-on and lumpy. We’re talking about a full week of frustrating, sub-par surf.
The waves aren’t any better for the first few days of September. The wind turns more onshore, but the swell is still short-period and weak. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no excuses there.
Then, finally, around Friday the 4th of September, we get a tiny glimmer. The morning shows a marginal rating – a 1 out of 10 – with light NNW winds and a cross-on breeze. The swell is 4 ft from the NNE, period 8 seconds, and the energy is 214. It’s not good, just a "marginal" call, but it’s the first hint of anything that isn’t just a flat-out "poor" rating. The rest of that day and the weekend are still poor, though.
The only real standout happens on Sunday the 6th of September morning. It’s still a poor rating, but the swell period jumps to 14 seconds, a proper long-period groundswell, from the north. The swell height is only 2 ft, but the energy is 172. It’s a tease, a glimpse of what could be, but it’s just too small. The rest of the second week is more of the same: short-period, onshore wind, and poor surf.
The pick of the whole 16-day window is a tough call, but for the sheer fact that it’s the only thing that gets close to rideable, I’d say the morning of Friday the 4th of September at Las Piscinas is the best bet. It’s a reef break, consistent, and it’s exposed to the north, which is the optimum swell direction. The wind is light and cross-on, and the swell is 4 ft from the NNE. Just don’t expect much. The crowds are often there, so you might have some company.
That’s the long and short of it. A pretty grim run until mid-September, with just a whisper of hope in the first week of September. Keep your eyes on the charts, but for now, maybe take up a new hobby.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). 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 | NNE 7 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 |
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96 | 64 | 151 | 190 | 286 | 532 | 541 | 452 | 394 | 207 | 207 | 154 | 108 | 176 | 171 | 198 | 265 | 312 | 353 | 327 | 288 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | 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 | 7:42AM0.27m | 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 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | N 12 | N 10 | N 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | S 15 | N 12 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 |
1 | 18 | 20 | 3 | 53 | 146 | 541 | 452 | 394 | 207 | 207 | 154 | 108 | 57 | 45 | 61 | 5 | 10 | 18 | 30 | 31 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | N 9 | — | — | N 11 | S 9 | S 9 | S 19 | S 18 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | S 14 | NNW 10 | SW 16 | N 12 | S 14 | N 11 | S 14 | S 13 |
3 | 7 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 35 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 10 | — | — | S 10 | — | — | S 19 | S 8 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | N 11 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | — | — | S 14 | — | — |
— | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 7 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 48 | — | — | 4 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 |
96 | 64 | 151 | 190 | 286 | 532 | 203 | 165 | 156 | 135 | 131 | 112 | 106 | 176 | 171 | 198 | 265 | 312 | 353 | 327 | 288 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 525 | 124 | 115 | 518 | 124 | 115 | 115 | 38 | 115 | 45 | 38 | 38 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 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.











