Surf Forecasts:
Maspalomas surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with 284 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s 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 30) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Maspalomas in the next 16 days are 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maspalomas over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a seat. This is Rusty. Let’s look at the outlook for Maspalomas.
Truth is, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat for the most part. We have a very small window of slightly more promising surf right at the start, but after that, it’s a long, quiet spell. The water temp here is sitting at 76°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
Our best chance to wet a line comes on Tuesday, the 1st of September. Tuesday morning sees a clean 2ft SSW swell pushing in with a long 16-second period. That’s proper groundswell energy, with a combined energy of 318 – a solid, moderate pulse. The wind is a gentle cross-offshore breeze, keeping things tidy. The afternoon stays clean with the same 2ft swell and a lighter offshore wind. This is easily the standout of the entire outlook. The long period means it will be a bit more lined up and powerful at the reef, so expect better shape than the dribble we’ve got. The energy is notable.
Monday the 31st of August is more of a warm-up. You’ll see a smaller 2ft SSW swell, also with a long period, but conditions are just “ordinary.” The combined energy is moderate at 127-178, but the wave quality isn't quite there.
Wednesday the 2nd of September still has some 2ft swell, but the energy drops off. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about.
After Wednesday afternoon, things go quiet. From Thursday the 3rd of September through to the end of the forecast, we’re looking at tiny swell – mostly 0.3ft to 1ft – with combined energy values barely reaching double digits. There are long gaps of glassy conditions, but with no waves to surf, it’s just a pretty looking ocean. The entire second week is a write-off for surf.
So, the takeaway: Tuesday the 1st of September is your day. Get on it. The rest of the window looks like it’s going to be a long, flat spell for Maspalomas.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 56 | 51 | 131 | 123 | 115 | 273 | 220 | 209 | 165 | 116 | 113 | 68 | 67 | 56 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | glassy | off | off | off | cross | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:13PM2.12m | 3:34AM1.95m | 3:46PM2.05m | 4:08AM1.90m | 4:23PM1.94m | 4:46AM1.81m | 5:05PM1.78m | 5:32AM1.69m | 5:59PM1.61m | 6:33AM1.56m | 7:17PM1.45m | 8:03AM1.49m | 9:06PM1.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:24PM0.05m | 9:32AM0.14m | 9:57PM0.11m | 10:08AM0.20m | 10:32PM0.21m | 10:49AM0.31m | 11:14PM0.35m | 11:39AM0.44m | 00:07AM0.51m | 12:50PM0.57m | 1:26AM0.65m | 2:38PM0.63m | 3:17AM0.68m | ||||||||
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 | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — |
 | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 32 | 29 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 34 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 42 | 36 | 36 | 123 | 115 | 273 | 220 | 209 | 165 | 116 | 113 | 68 | 64 | 64 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 37 | 19 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 11 | SSW 18 | N 10 | SSW 16 | N 12 | — | — | — | — | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | — | — | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 56 | 51 | 131 | 2 | 61 | 8 | 98 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 67 | 56 | — | — | 27 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | — | — | N 13 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNW 2 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 4 | N 4 | NNW 3 | NNE 7 | NNE 4 |
| kJ | 163 | 121 | 172 | 37 | 28 | 50 | 59 | 48 | 84 | 129 | 132 | 100 | 1 | 266 | 52 | 57 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 49 | 19 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
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