Surf Forecast for El Hierro (The Bubble)
10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for El Hierro (The Bubble), Fuerteventura, Spain
El Hierro, also known as The Bubble, is the heaviest wave in the Canary Islands—a shallow, hollow right that has been compared to Pipeline. The wave breaks over volcanic rock just below the surface, producing thick, grinding barrels that close out violently. This is a wave for professionals and experienced chargers only. Multiple serious injuries have occurred here.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-05 with a score of 0/100 (Poor)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 0/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Moderate alignment: Swell from 358° is 8° off optimal 350°, workable but not ideal.
Too small: 0.9m is below minimum 1.5m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Short period: 6s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 24 km/h from 16° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 150°-220°.
-11 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
-5 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
Poor conditions at El Hierro (The Bubble). Either swell direction (358°), size (0.9m), or wind (24 km/h from 16°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 358° (N) at 6s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Good alignment: Swell from 356° is 6° off optimal 350°, still within prime range.
Too small: 1.1m is below minimum 1.5m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Short period: 10s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 25 km/h from 23° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 150°-220°.
-14 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at El Hierro (The Bubble). Either swell direction (356°), size (1.1m), or wind (25 km/h from 23°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 356° (N) at 10s period
Short period: 8s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 26 km/h from 7° (N). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 150°-220°.
-17 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at El Hierro (The Bubble). Either swell direction (356°), size (0.9m), or wind (26 km/h from 7°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 356° (N) at 8s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 359° is 9° off optimal 350°, workable but not ideal.
Too small: 1.2m is below minimum 1.5m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Onshore/cross-shore: 28 km/h from 0° (N). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 150°-220°.
-21 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at El Hierro (The Bubble). Either swell direction (359°), size (1.2m), or wind (28 km/h from 0°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 359° (N) at 6s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 2° is 12° off optimal 350°, workable but not ideal.
Too small: 1.0m is below minimum 1.5m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Short period: 7s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 28 km/h from 5° (N). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 150°-220°.
Poor conditions at El Hierro (The Bubble). Either swell direction (2°), size (1.0m), or wind (28 km/h from 5°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 2° (N) at 7s period
Good alignment: Swell from 357° is 7° off optimal 350°, still within prime range.
Onshore/cross-shore: 29 km/h from 7° (N). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 150°-220°.
Poor conditions at El Hierro (The Bubble). Either swell direction (357°), size (1.1m), or wind (29 km/h from 7°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 357° (N) at 6s period
Good alignment: Swell from 348° is 2° off optimal 350°, still within prime range.
Onshore/cross-shore: 27 km/h from 13° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 150°-220°.
Poor conditions at El Hierro (The Bubble). Either swell direction (348°), size (1.0m), or wind (27 km/h from 13°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 348° (NNW) at 7s period
Good alignment: Swell from 354° is 4° off optimal 350°, still within prime range.
Onshore/cross-shore: 29 km/h from 15° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 150°-220°.
Poor conditions at El Hierro (The Bubble). Either swell direction (354°), size (1.0m), or wind (29 km/h from 15°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 354° (N) at 6s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 3° is 13° off optimal 350°, workable but not ideal.
Onshore/cross-shore: 27 km/h from 16° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 150°-220°.
Poor conditions at El Hierro (The Bubble). Either swell direction (3°), size (1.1m), or wind (27 km/h from 16°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 3° (N) at 6s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 0° is 10° off optimal 350°, workable but not ideal.
Too small: 0.0m is below minimum 1.5m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Short period: 11s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 25 km/h from 15° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 150°-220°.
Poor conditions at El Hierro (The Bubble). Either swell direction (0°), size (0.0m), or wind (25 km/h from 15°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.0m (0.0ft) swell from 0° (N) at 11s period
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