Maspalomas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, gather round. Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next few weeks.

To be straight with you, this is a tough stretch. The pattern is set on tiny, weak swell, and honestly, there’s not a single day in the whole 16-day window that’s going to get the blood pumping for a proper paddle surf. We’re looking at a long, flat run from now until the 15th of August with no real surf to speak of.

We start off with Friday, July 31st. Maspalomas is seeing a meagre 0.3 ft to 1.0 ft of swell, mostly from the South and East, with periods all over the place. The combined energy is barely a whisper at 7 (weak). The wind is a cross-off from the NE, but with no wave to push around, it doesn’t matter. It’s a write-off.

Moving into the weekend, Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd of August, the swell stays in the 0.3 ft to 1.0 ft range. We get a bit of glassy wind on Saturday morning, and light offshore breezes on Sunday, which is nice for the soul but not for the surf. The combined energy nudges up to 42 on Sunday, which is still weak. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual.

The following week, right through to the 15th of August, is more of the same. The swell never gets above 1.0 ft, most of the time it’s sat at 0.3 ft. The wind is mostly offshore or cross-off, which is normally a dream, but with zero wave height, it’s just a cruel tease. The combined energy stays in the low double digits, with the highest reading being a paltry 42 on the 2nd of August.

There’s no standout option here. Not a single break is worth loading the boards for. The setup is so weak that if you’re desperate for a thrill, you’d be better off looking at a kite surfing rig than a paddle board. The consistency is listed as "inconsistent" for Maspalomas, and this blank run is a pretty normal reality for the area when the swell drops out.

Keep your eye on the charts, lads. It tends not to stay this poor for long.

Rusty.

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