Maspalomas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it for the Maspalomas area.

To be honest, the next 16 days are looking like a write-off for any proper surf. We’ve got a real flat spell on the cards. The first recommendation isn't until Saturday the 18th of July, but even then, it’s a struggle. The whole run is plagued by tiny, weak swells that just don't have any push. You’ll be staring at a lake most of the time.

Let’s start with Maspalomas (Gran Canaria). The water is sitting at a warm 73°, which is about a degree and a half warmer than usual for this time of year – nice for a swim, but not helping the waves. The swell energy is low, readings like 73 (weak) on the 18th, dropping into the teens and single digits by the end of the month. The swell direction is mainly from the SSW, which is okay, but the height is a pathetic 1ft at best, and that's with a very long period of 18 seconds. That kind of groundswell is just going to roll straight through the beach and reef setup without breaking properly. The wind is often offshore from the NNE, which would be a dream if there was any wave to groom, but it’s not enough.

The only slight glimmer is on Monday the 27th of July, where we see a glassy, windless afternoon with a tiny 0.3ft wave. But honestly, that’s more of a paddleboard moment than a surf. The consistent NNE wind, while offshore, is just too strong for the minimal swell, and the combined energy figures are abysmal – most are in the double digits, and the last few days of July and into August are showing single-digit energy (3 to 8).

There is a massive gap of no surf. From the 18th right through to the 2nd of August, every single session is flagged as "poor surf conditions." The best we can say is that the wind is often clean or offshore, but with zero swell to work with, it’s meaningless. Based on the typical inconsistency of the area, this blank run isn't a huge shock, but it’s frustrating.

If you're a kite surfer, the strong, consistent offshore winds on the bigger days (like the 26th with 19 mph winds) might make the flat water interesting, but for anyone with a paddle, forget it. The forecasts can always change, but right now, it’s a solid 16 days of no-go.

Rusty, signing off.

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