detailed surf forecast

Punta Gorda, Punta Blanca, La Derecha, El Hierro

06 h 09 h 12 h 15 h 18 h 21 h
Primary swell
8 kW - 10 s1.3 m N
7 kW - 9 s1.3 m N
8 kW - 10 s1.3 m N
7 kW - 10 s1.2 m N
7 kW - 10 s1.2 m N
6 kW - 10 s1.2 m N
Wind
cross 25 km/h NNE
cross-on 28 km/h NNE
cross-on 30 km/h NNE
cross 29 km/h NNE
cross-on 31 km/h NNE
cross-on 33 km/h NNE
Tide 🌘
high - 11:35low - 17:34high - 23:50undefined

Today, surf conditions are bad. Expect medium power waves, with fairly strong cross-on wind.

The swell is pretty stable during the whole day, coming from N with an average height of 1.2 m. Wind conditions are quite steady during the whole day, blowing from NNE with an average speed of 29 km/h.

Forecast was updated 3 hours ago.

Map of the area covered by this forecast, and nearby surf spots
Surf spots in the area.

This forecast covers the Western half of the North shore, which is pretty exposed to swells and winds coming from the North and the West. Several spots are suitable for intermediates to advanced level surfers:

  • Punta Blanca is an intermediate surf spot with a mellow wave. Checkout Punta Blanca Essentials spot guide for details.
  • La Derecha (aka German's right) requires a higher level, with more than 300 m to paddle to reach the peak, and strong currents.
  • Punta Gorda is an advanced / local surf spot. It has strong currents, a shallow reef and easily get crowded. Do not go there unless you know what you are doing.
  • El Hierro is only suitable to advanced surfers as well.

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