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Maspalomas Surf Forecast
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Maspalomas surfForecast / Gran Canaria / Spain
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 03 May 2026 WESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Maspalomas surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Maspalomas sea temperature is
20.5° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Maspalomas this week:
The surf forecast for Maspalomas over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Maspalomas in the next 16 days are 0.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 1PM. 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 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 10th May) | 1ft (0.3m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 10th May) | 1ft (0.3m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 10th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maspalomas over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 19 | S 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | |
5 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 34 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 21 | 20 | 37 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 2:51PM1.90m | 3:10AM1.74m | 3:23PM1.84m | 3:44AM1.65m | 3:57PM1.76m | 4:20AM1.54m | 4:36PM1.67m | 5:01AM1.44m | 5:22PM1.58m | 5:54AM1.35m | 6:21PM1.51m | 7:05AM1.30m | 7:33PM1.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:01PM0.24m | 9:06AM0.31m | 9:34PM0.31m | 9:38AM0.40m | 10:11PM0.40m | 10:13AM0.49m | 10:52PM0.51m | 10:53AM0.59m | 11:44PM0.61m | 11:44AM0.68m | 00:51AM0.67m | 12:55PM0.74m | 2:11AM0.66m | ||||||||
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 | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:39 | — |
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Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | S 11 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SSW 16 | ENE 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | E 5 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 |
 kJ | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 25 | 31 | 21 | 20 | 14 | 34 | 17 | 17 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 21 | 20 | 37 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | S 11 | W 7 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 17 | W 8 | SSW 16 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | NNE 6 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 24 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | S 19 | S 18 | S 10 | S 11 | W 7 | W 10 | S 10 | SSW 14 | — | N 10 | W 7 | E 4 | W 7 | S 17 | SW 16 | W 4 | — | SW 11 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 18 | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 1 | — | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | NNE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 10 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | NE 3 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 21 | 27 | 27 | 39 | 41 | 24 | 37 | 27 | 36 | 157 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 117 | 118 | 9 | 117 | 9 | 118 | 132 | 118 | 117 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 113 | 118 | 20 | 99 | 9 |
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Information about the Maspalomas Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Maspalomas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Maspalomas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Maspalomas 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 (Maspalomas) 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 Maspalomas 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.
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