Surf Forecasts:
Maspalomas surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SSW swell with 188 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s period with SSW swell.
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 (Aug 16) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Maspalomas in the next 16 days are 0.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maspalomas over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, lookin’ at the surf for Maspalomas. Gotta be straight with ya – it’s a tough run for the next two weeks. We’ve got a long stretch of nada before things even start to look surfable, and even then, it’s not exactly gonna have you paddling out with a grin from ear to ear.
The first real whisper of something rideable shows up on Sunday, August 16th. Before that, the whole week is flat and clean but completely useless – tiny 0.3ft to 0.7ft swells with not enough push. You'd be floating more than surfing.
From Sunday, August 16th through to Saturday, August 22nd, we get a little bump in size, with the swell slowly building from the SSW. Mornings on the 17th and 18th see the best of it, with 2ft to 2ft of SSW swell and clean conditions – light offshores or even glassy. The combined energy during this stretch sits at moderate levels around 120 to 195, so there’s some life in the water, but don’t expect any power. Water temp’s sitting at 75°, which feels just a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so a springy shorty or just boardies will do.
The standout period is really the morning of Monday, August 17th. The swell hits 2ft from the SSW, period at 16 seconds – that’s a long-period groundswell, which for a beach-and-reef setup like Maspalomas means it might wall up a bit, but it could wrap in with some shape on the reef sections. Wind is a light offshore from the NNW at 6 mph, so the surface should be clean. Combined energy is 195 (moderate). It’s not big, it’s not powerful, but it’s the best on offer. Crowds can be likely at this spot, so you might be sharing it.
After the 22nd, the surf drops right back down into the flat, weak stuff again, with poor surf conditions and combined energy under 70.
Honestly, the whole window is pretty marginal. For beginners, even 2ft is fine, but anyone looking for a proper wave will be left wanting. If you’re desperate for a paddle and a couple of knee-high rollers, aim for that Monday morning, August 17th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
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 kJ | 3 | 6 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 31 | 31 | 51 | 53 | 42 | 85 | 60 | 103 | 107 | 188 | 125 | 163 | 105 | 139 | 67 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:44PM2.19m | 2:13AM1.97m | 2:26PM2.27m | 2:53AM1.99m | 3:06PM2.27m | 3:31AM1.97m | 3:44PM2.19m | 4:07AM1.91m | 4:21PM2.05m | 4:43AM1.81m | 4:58PM1.86m | 5:19AM1.69m | 5:36PM1.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:05PM-0.04m | 8:10AM0.07m | 8:45PM-0.08m | 8:49AM0.05m | 9:23PM-0.04m | 9:26AM0.09m | 9:59PM0.05m | 10:03AM0.17m | 10:33PM0.17m | 10:41AM0.28m | 11:07PM0.33m | 11:19AM0.42m | 11:42PM0.49m | ||||||||
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 | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — |
 | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 25 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 3 | 6 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 31 | 31 | 51 | 53 | 42 | 85 | 54 | 55 | 49 | 188 | 125 | 163 | 105 | 139 | 67 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | S 20 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | NW 4 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 60 | 103 | 107 | 29 | 46 | 55 | 36 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | W 8 | NW 5 | W 8 | — | S 10 | NNW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 10 | 4 | 19 | 17 | 34 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 50 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 32 | 34 | 42 | 46 | 58 | 81 | 55 | 69 | 71 | 62 | 64 | 67 | 226 | 191 | 232 | 192 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 118 | 118 | 118 | 103 | 118 | 214 | 20 | 118 | 214 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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).
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