Surf Forecasts:
Maspalomas surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with 60 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 18s 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 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Maspalomas in the next 16 days are 0.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) 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 1.7m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maspalomas over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what we've got cookin' for Maspalomas. Gotta be honest with you, it's a slow start. The first week or so is lookin' pretty flat and sad. We're talkin' days of tiny scraps of energy, barely enough to get you wet. The swell's just not there, with most days showin' wave heights barely a flicker on the chart. We've got a gap of about a week before anything really worth paddling out for shows up.
The water's sittin' at 75°, which feels a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Nice for a swim, but not what a surfer wants to hear.
Things start to perk up around the 16th. The afternoon swings in with a bit of push from the SSW direction, bringing swell heights up to 1ft. The energy jumps up to 111 (moderate) and we finally see a bit of life. It's still ordinary, but it's a start. The real bright spot looks to be Monday the 17th. Morning brings a clean 2ft SSW swell with light offshore winds, feelin' clean and the energy's up to 189 (moderate). That's probably the pick of the whole run, but even so, it's pretty small.
Then we get a little stretch of glassy conditions from the 18th through the 21st. The swell hangs around 2ft to 2ft from the SSW, with wind light or even dead calm. That's the kind of window where you can get a longboard out and just enjoy the glide, especially if you're a beginner. The break is mainly a beach and reef set-up, it's inconsistent and rated for beginners, so don't expect world-class barrels here.
For the rest of the second week, it stays small and pretty average. The energy fades back down, and the wind goes a bit sideshore. There's no standout, huge swell in this forecast. It's a patient game. If you have a longboard and don't mind small, clean peelers, aim for those glassy mornings late in the run. If not, you're better off waitin' for the next one.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 13 | S 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
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 kJ | 3 | 13 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 31 | 31 | 51 | 26 | 42 | 42 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 11:07AM1.69m | 11:47PM1.65m | 12:09PM1.87m | 00:43AM1.79m | 12:59PM2.05m | 1:31AM1.90m | 1:44PM2.19m | 2:13AM1.97m | 2:26PM2.27m | 2:53AM1.99m | 3:06PM2.27m | 3:31AM1.97m | 3:44PM2.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:33PM0.38m | 5:51AM0.39m | 6:32PM0.21m | 6:43AM0.26m | 7:21PM0.06m | 7:28AM0.15m | 8:05PM-0.04m | 8:10AM0.07m | 8:45PM-0.08m | 8:49AM0.05m | 9:23PM-0.04m | 9:26AM0.09m | 9:59PM0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — |
 | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 23 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 13 | S 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 2 | 13 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 31 | 31 | 51 | 26 | 42 | 42 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | W 8 | W 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 14 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | S 20 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 10 |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | S 15 | — | W 10 | NW 4 | W 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | W 8 | NW 5 | W 8 | S 10 | NW 9 | SW 10 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 50 | 47 | 57 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 52 | 34 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 51 | 61 | 56 | 73 | 83 | 104 | 129 | 143 | 111 | 128 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 103 | 103 | 103 | 103 | 568 | 103 | 20 | 20 | 118 | 103 | 20 | 118 | 103 | 103 | 103 | 118 | 118 | 118 | 9 | 118 | 116 |
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