Surf Forecasts:
El Comedor surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, NNE swell with 382 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Comedor this week:
The most powerful waves expected at El Comedor in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 13s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Comedor over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down what we've got.
I'm not gonna sugarcoat it – this is a rough patch. We're looking at a 16-day window that starts with a bit of a lull. There's nothing worth paddling out for until the morning of Tuesday, August 4th, so that's a few days of waiting. The water temp is sitting at about 74°F, which is normal for this time of year.
The only spot on the radar is El Comedor, a reef break that's strictly for experts. It's a consistent wave, but it's exposed to the swell and the ideal direction is from the NNW. The problem is, the swell we're getting is a short-period, windswell from the NNE, which is the wrong direction. The energy is weak to moderate, with readings like 123 and 154, which is pretty meager.
We do see a bit of a bump in energy around the 4th of August, with the combined energy climbing to 385 (moderate). The swell height is about 6 feet from the NNE with a period of 8 seconds, and the wind is a light onshore breeze from the NNE. The forecast calls it "marginal," and I'd agree. It's not terrible, but it's not good either. The wind is onshore, so the surface won't be clean. The swell is short-period and from the wrong direction.
Things get a bit more interesting on the 8th of August. The combined energy hits 461 (moderate), with a 7-foot, 8-second swell from the NNE. However, the wind is onshore from the N at 9 mph. It's still a windswell, and the direction is off. It's too big for beginners, and for experts, it's not going to be the quality session they're after.
The best of a bad bunch might be the morning of the 8th of August, purely because the swell is the biggest. But with the wind blowing straight onshore and the short period, it's going to be a messy, lumpy mess. The wave comment says "poor surf conditions" for almost every slot, and that's the truth. This is a beach-and-reef setup, and with the onshore winds and short-period swell, it honestly looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
In short, keep your board in the car and your expectations low. The forecasts can change, but right now, there isn't a single standout session in the whole 16-day window. The conditions are just not cooperating.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 96 | 119 | 175 | 241 | 270 | 307 | 263 | 257 | 193 | 208 | 177 | 200 | 192 | 176 | 294 | 310 | 347 | 382 | 372 | 337 | 294 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:23PM2.06m | 2:42AM1.89m | 2:55PM2.13m | 3:14AM1.93m | 3:26PM2.16m | 3:46AM1.94m | 3:58PM2.15m | 4:19AM1.93m | 4:31PM2.11m | 4:54AM1.90m | 5:07PM2.03m | 5:33AM1.84m | 5:48PM1.92m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:37PM0.25m | 8:38AM0.27m | 9:08PM0.20m | 9:10AM0.24m | 9:40PM0.18m | 9:41AM0.24m | 10:11PM0.19m | 10:14AM0.27m | 10:44PM0.22m | 10:50AM0.32m | 11:20PM0.29m | 11:30AM0.41m | 00:02AM0.38m | ||||||||
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 | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — |
 | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | N 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | NNE 7 | NW 10 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NW 8 | N 9 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 20 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 193 | 45 | 177 | 200 | 18 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | WNW 11 | N 11 | N 13 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | N 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | N 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | SW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 5 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 47 | 29 | 43 | 32 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | N 11 | W 8 | S 9 | S 9 | — | NW 12 | — | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | S 13 | — | S 13 | NW 11 | — | S 12 | — | S 12 | S 12 |
| kJ | 2 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 6 | — | 31 | 29 | 16 | 15 | 3 | — | 3 | 5 | — | 3 | — | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | — | NNE 7 | — | — | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 96 | 119 | 175 | 241 | 270 | 307 | 263 | 257 | — | 208 | — | — | 192 | 176 | 294 | 310 | 347 | 382 | 372 | 337 | 294 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 591 | 1414 | 614 | 72 | 126 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 |
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