
Surf Forecasts:
Shooting Gallery surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, N swell with 339 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with N swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shooting Gallery this week:
The surf forecast for Shooting Gallery over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Shooting Gallery in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shooting Gallery over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, listen up. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at the surf outlook for the region. The big story here is that it’s a long, frustrating, and mostly blown-out run at Shooting Gallery. We’re looking at a serious stretch of poor conditions that goes from now all the way through the forecast period, with the only real glimmer of hope being a short window. It’s going to be a long wait for any quality.
Let’s get into it. The first few days, Wednesday through to the following Saturday, are just ugly. The wind is onshore or cross-onshore from the north or northeast, blowing at 9 to 19 mph, and the swell is a messy, short-period 3 ft to 5 ft from the north. The wave energy is moderate, but the conditions are choppy and lumpy. It’s just not worth paddling out. This stretch is a full write-off, and the swell isn’t breaking well or cleanly.
Then we get to Sunday, the 13th. Sunday morning is still cross-onshore with 5 ft of north swell, but Sunday afternoon finally shows some promise. The wind swings to a light 3 mph cross-offshore from the west-northwest, and the wave state cleans up. The swell drops slightly to 4 ft, still from the north. The forecast says "expect good surf conditions" here. This is the standout period for the whole 16 days. On Monday the 14th, the real magic happens. The morning is glassy with a long-period groundswell from the north-northwest—2 ft at 13 seconds. That period, over 15 seconds, is very long, meaning it will be lined up and powerful, but the size is small. The water is 74°, which is normal for this time of year. For a reef break like Shooting Gallery, that long period groundswell is a dream. It’s the only window where the wind is perfectly calm, and the conditions will be peaky and clean.
After that, it all goes downhill again. From Monday afternoon onward, the wind turns back onshore and ramps up, the swell gets short and weak, and it remains a trough of poor surf conditions through the second week. There’s really nothing else to recommend. The crowds at Shooting Gallery are sometimes an issue, and you can expect a few locals to be out for that Sunday afternoon and Monday morning glass-off.
So if you’re a surfer, your whole plan for the next two weeks revolves around Sunday afternoon the 13th, and especially the glassy Monday morning of the 14th. That’s the only real chance for quality. After that, the 16-day window looks mostly empty.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
127 | 124 | 124 | 107 | 86 | 108 | 149 | 186 | 283 | 318 | 331 | 298 | 266 | 191 | 92 | 137 | 169 | 153 | 103 | 88 | 55 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | glassy | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:06PM2.45m | 1:35AM2.30m | 1:47PM2.58m | 2:13AM2.39m | 2:25PM2.63m | 2:48AM2.42m | 3:01PM2.59m | 3:22AM2.40m | 3:36PM2.48m | 3:55AM2.32m | 4:10PM2.31m | 4:27AM2.20m | 4:44PM2.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:26PM0.05m | 7:33AM0.15m | 8:04PM-0.04m | 8:11AM0.07m | 8:39PM-0.06m | 8:47AM0.04m | 9:11PM-0.01m | 9:21AM0.08m | 9:43PM0.09m | 9:55AM0.17m | 10:13PM0.24m | 10:29AM0.30m | 10:44PM0.41m | ||||||||
7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
— | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 7 | NNW 9 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 11 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | NW 10 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | N 6 |
127 | 124 | 45 | 34 | 23 | 24 | 74 | 102 | 85 | 75 | 25 | 298 | 266 | 191 | 92 | 65 | 169 | 153 | 103 | 88 | 23 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | — | W 7 | NNW 12 | N 13 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 15 | NNW 13 | N 7 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | NNW 10 |
81 | 54 | — | 1 | 14 | 32 | 20 | 18 | 12 | 25 | 10 | 22 | 32 | 31 | 84 | 137 | 46 | 54 | 34 | 21 | 55 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | W 8 | — | N 13 | NW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | S 12 | N 11 | — | WNW 9 | N 17 | NNW 16 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | ENE 5 | E 4 | ENE 6 |
5 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | 17 | 6 | 51 | 38 | 37 | 20 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | ENE 2 | — | — | NE 4 | — | ENE 5 | ENE 5 |
— | 45 | 124 | 107 | 86 | 108 | 149 | 186 | 283 | 318 | 331 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | 16 | 19 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 13 | 289 | 295 | 182 | 222 | 182 | 182 | 182 | 182 | 182 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
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Information about the Shooting Gallery Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Shooting Gallery provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Shooting Gallery can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Shooting Gallery 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 (Shooting Gallery) 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Shooting Gallery may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in Fuerteventura? If you are looking for accommodation near Shooting Gallery, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Fuerteventura, consider staying in La Oliva which is 16 km (10 miles) away. Other places in and around Fuerteventura where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Puerto del Rosario which is 28 km (17 miles) away, Puerto del Carmen, Tias and Lanzarote.










