Majanicho Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it for the local stretch around Majanicho. The outlook for the next couple of weeks is a bit of a mixed bag, but we’ve got a few things to look forward to if you’re patient.

Right from the get-go on Tuesday the 28th of July through the rest of the week and into early August, the conditions are just not cooperating. We’ve got a persistent northerly breeze, mostly onshore or cross-onshore, gusting between 15 and 19 mph. That’s going to keep things messy. Swell heights are hovering around the 3 ft to 4 ft mark, but with short periods of just 5 to 7 seconds, the waves are going to be weak and unorganized. The combined swell energy is mostly in the low to mid hundreds, sitting at around (135) to (313) over the first few days – that’s weak to moderate at best, but the wind just ruins any chance of a decent wave. It’s really not worth paddling out for this.

Things pick up a little in terms of size during the first full week of August. By Wednesday the 5th, we start seeing a bump in swell, reaching about 6 ft on the Thursday morning (6th August) with combined energy climbing into the mid-300s (383). Still, those short periods of 7 to 8 seconds mean it’s not the best quality. The wind remains a problem – mostly onshore from the north-northeast at 12-19 mph. This is enough to make things lumpy and choppy, so the surf quality is still rated as poor.

Now, the standout window arrives around Monday the 10th of August and lasts through Wednesday the 12th. We see a solid rise in swell height to a consistent 7 ft and combined energy jumps well past the 500 mark (537 to 574). That’s strong wave energy, no doubt. The period sits at 8 seconds, so it’s not the cleanest groundswell, but the consistent north swell direction aligns perfectly with what this spot needs. The catch? This is an expert-only zone. At 7 ft and with that kind of power, beginners should stay well clear – this is for experienced surfers only.

Majanicho is a reef and point set-up over here (Fuerteventura). The water temperature is sitting at a comfortable 73°, which is about average for this time of year, so no need to worry about a thick wetsuit. The main thing to note for the standout days is the wind. On the 10th through the 12th, we are looking at onshore winds from the north and north-northeast at 12-16 mph. That’s not ideal – it’s going to be blown out. The set-up is exposed, and with onshore wind on a point break, it’s far from a classic day. That said, the sheer energy and consistent swell will still provide some heavy, working waves for the experienced crew who know how to handle a bit of chop.

Don’t go expecting easy, clean barrels. On those days with the bigger swell (over 8 ft on some of the data behind the scenes for the 10th), it gets into the "experts only" range. The period is short, so the waves will be a bit sectiony, but there’s plenty of push.

This area is pretty consistent, so the poor start to the forecast is a bit of a washout, but it won’t stay that way. The forecasts can change, and there’s some real power on the way for the second week. Keep an eye on the wind direction – if it swings even slightly offshore, those big days in the second week could fire.

For kite surfers, with that consistent north wind and decent swell, the set-up looks more interesting for a kite session than paddle surfing during the first week. The second week with the big swell and steady wind could be a playground for kites as well.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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