Surf forecast for Isla Graciosa

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Timezone:

Atlantic/Canary

Forecast updated:

22/06, 07:00

Wind: SN UNITY Atmos

(20260621 18z)

Waves: SN UNITY WAVE

(20260621 18z)

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Isla Graciosa Surf Forecast Guide

Overview

Isla Graciosa is an isolated reef-surf destination reached by ferry across the 2 km El Rio strait from Lanzarote. The island sits within the Parque Nacional de los Islotes del Norte, alongside the out-of-bounds smaller islands of Montaña Clara, Roque del Este, Roque del Oeste and Alegranza.

The surf is mostly reef, breaking left and right over uneven reef. Playa de las Conchas is the only long beach, but it is more of a tourist beach and the surfing conditions are poor.

When It Works

The reefs pick up swell from west through north to northeast, with west as the optimal swell direction. Isla Graciosa is usable from 1.2 m / 4 ft to 4.6 m / 15 ft.

Wind and Tide

The offshore wind direction is northeast. Low, mid and high tide can all be in play, with a rising tide better.

Local Tips

This is an expert-only place. Several heavy reefs are dotted around the island, and they are sharp, shallow and urchin-infested, so entry and exit can be a real hassle.

Expect serious tension in the water from both island surfers and visiting surfers arriving by boat from Lanzarote. The island is isolated, so keep that in mind before committing to a session.

Access

Catch the ferry from Orzola. Cars are not allowed on the island, and there are no roads, only dirt and sand tracks. Options include a 4x4 taxi service, hiking, or renting mountain bikes at the harbour in Caleta del Sebo.

Caleta del Sebo has a couple of simple pensiónes, bar-restaurants, supermarkets, a bank ATM, a post office and an internet café. Free camping on the beach is doable, but tourists may get hassled by locals.

Surf spots near Isla Graciosa

Isla Graciosa

Canary Islands, Spain

Canary Islands, Spain

Canary Islands, Spain

Frequently asked questions

What are good surfing conditions for Isla Graciosa?

Isla Graciosa is usually best with swell from west through north to northeast (W-N-NE), ideally west (W) around 1.2 m / 4 ft to 4.6 m / 15 ft, northeast (NE) offshore wind, and any tide.

Where is the surf spot Isla Graciosa?

Isla Graciosa is a surf spot in Casas de Pedro Barba, Canary Islands, Spain.

What is the surf break like at Isla Graciosa?

Isla Graciosa is a left-and-right reef break over uneven reef.

What surfing skill level is Isla Graciosa suitable for?

Isla Graciosa can suit expert surfers.

Is Isla Graciosa beginner friendly for surfing?

Isla Graciosa is better suited to expert surfers.

What surf spots are near Isla Graciosa?

Other nearby surf spots are Playa De La Canteria, Las Bajas, Jameos Del Agua, and Punta de Mujeres.

What swell direction works for surfing at Isla Graciosa?

Isla Graciosa can work with swell from west through north to northeast (W-N-NE); west (W) is usually best.

What swell size works for surfing at Isla Graciosa?

Isla Graciosa usually works with swell around 1.2 m / 4 ft to 4.6 m / 15 ft.

What wind direction is best for surfing at Isla Graciosa?

Northeast (NE) offshore wind is usually best at Isla Graciosa.

What wind direction is offshore for surfing at Isla Graciosa?

Northeast (NE) is offshore at Isla Graciosa.

What tide works best for surfing at Isla Graciosa?

Isla Graciosa can work on all tides. A rising tide is usually better here.

Confidence

Confidence tells you how much the weather models agree on the forecast.

High confidence: Models agree closely; forecast is reliable.
Medium confidence: Some disagreement; conditions may shift slightly.

Low confidence

We calculate the wind confidence by comparing wind speed, gust and direction from multiple models (like GFS, ECMWF, Arome, and Harmonie) and seeing how closely they match. For wave certainty we compare height, period and direction, also on multiple models. They are weighted, meaning that some models count more than others, depending on how good they are for a certain spot.

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Forecast Table

The forecast table (the section on the page with all the numbers) is designed to pack as much information in the screen as possible. Although intimidating at first, it will help you make informed decisions about the waves faster, trust me :D. The table consists of roughly four sections, time and predictions, wind, waves, and tides:

🔮 Time and predictions section

Here we show the forecast thour and the overall surf quality prediction. This is determined based on the wave, wind and tide quality prediction. These individual predictions can be found on the forecast map.

💨 Wind section

The first row on the table (with the 💨 icon) shows wind speed, direction and gust. The more the wind speed the more aggressive the color (from blue, green, orange to red).

🌊 Wave section

The waves section consists of three rows, one for wave height and direction, one for period and one for wave energy. Our algorithm chooses the "dominant wave" using spot-adjusted surf energy (depth + directional fit). This is usually the first swell partition, but during local storms it can switch to wind waves. If that happens, values are shown in gray and italic.

🌒 Tide section

The tide section consists of a row with the actual heights per hour (measured at the half hour) and a table that displays the flow of the tide and the extremes (lows and highs).

Forecast map

The forecast map consists of arrows. These arrows represent all wave partitions (swell partitions and wind wave partition) and the wind. This allows you to see things like: a secondary swell or wind waves messes up the surf, or the wind is just a tick offshore so very surfable. Click a metric label in the bottom left to bring that arrow to the front — handy when arrows overlap.

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Models and Updates

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