El Comedor surfForecast / Gran Canaria / Spain

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El Comedor surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Comedor sea temperature is
19.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Comedor this week:

The surf forecast for El Comedor over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Comedor in the next 16 days are 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 1st May)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 1st May)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 1st May)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Comedor over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
N
8
0.4
NNW
18
0.8
NNW
16
1.1
NNW
15
1.1
NNW
14
1.1
NW
13
1.1
NW
13
0.9
NNW
12
0.9
NW
12
0.8
NNW
12
0.7
NNW
11
0.5
NNW
11
0.4
NNW
10
0.4
NNW
10
0.4
NNW
9
0.5
NNW
8
0.6
NNW
9
0.6
N
8
0.7
N
8
0.8
NE
7
0.7
NE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
63
130
302
530
501
406
394
273
202
171
103
65
42
33
28
41
61
48
68
61
50
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
10
E
10
E
10
ENE
10
NE
10
NE
15
NE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
10
NE
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
NE
10
ENE
15
NE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
N
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
1:49AM2.03m
2:06PM2.06m
2:21AM2.00m
2:37PM2.05m
2:54AM1.94m
3:07PM2.01m
3:27AM1.86m
3:40PM1.95m
4:01AM1.76m
4:14PM1.86m
4:37AM1.65m
4:53PM1.76m
5:19AM1.54m
Low Tide
7:39PM0.24m
7:53AM0.20m
8:11PM0.21m
8:23AM0.22m
8:44PM0.22m
8:53AM0.27m
9:16PM0.26m
9:23AM0.34m
9:50PM0.33m
9:56AM0.43m
10:27PM0.44m
10:31AM0.53m
11:09PM0.55m
11:12AM0.63m
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:22
7:20
7:20
7:20
7:18
7:18
7:16
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8:35
8:36
8:37
8:37
8:37
8:37
8:38
8:39
Temp °C
20
19
20
20
19
19
20
19
20
20
19
20
21
19
20
21
19
20
20
20
20
20
20
19
20
19
18
20
19
19
18
18
19
20
19
20
21
19
21
20
20
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
N
8
0.6
N
8
0.8
NNW
16
1.1
NNW
15
1.1
NNW
14
1.1
NW
13
1.1
NW
13
0.9
NNW
12
0.9
NW
12
0.8
NNW
12
0.7
NNW
11
0.5
NNW
11
0.4
NNW
10
0.4
NNW
10
0.4
NNW
9
0.5
NNW
8
0.6
NNW
9
0.6
N
8
0.7
N
8
0.7
N
8
0.7
NE
7
Energy kJ
63
41
302
530
501
406
394
273
202
171
103
65
42
33
28
41
61
48
68
61
43
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
10
0.5
NW
10
0.7
NW
14
0.6
N
9
0.7
NNE
8
0.7
NNE
8
0.6
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
8
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
8
0.2
WNW
7
0.2
WNW
7
0.2
N
9
0.3
NE
6
0.2
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.6
N
8
Energy kJ
53
54
197
61
73
59
53
22
12
26
14
20
16
5
5
6
5
6
2
1
50
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
21
0.4
NNW
18
0.5
N
7
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.3
N
10
0.3
N
10
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
9
0.1
S
11
0.1
NE
5
0.2
N
8
0.2
ENE
5
0.2
ENE
6
0.2
N
10
0.2
W
7
0.2
N
8
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.2
N
10
Energy kJ
42
130
28
79
96
18
16
8
7
2
1
5
3
3
8
4
5
4
3
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.6
ENE
4
0.7
ENE
4
0.7
NE
5
0.7
NE
5
0.8
NE
5
0.8
NE
6
0.8
NE
7
Energy kJ
3
3
3
5
5
4
4
3
12
16
22
23
28
45
52
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
8
0
11
11
11
11
37
11
11
11
11
11
79
11
79
90
90
90
98
108
Best forecast wave conditions in Gran Canaria
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Africa)
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
6
5
7
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
6
6
8
9
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Information about the El Comedor Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for El Comedor provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Comedor can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Comedor 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 (El Comedor) 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 El Comedor 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 Gran Canaria? If you are looking for accommodation near El Comedor, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Gran Canaria, consider staying in Arucas which is 4 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around Gran Canaria where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Galdar which is 10 km (6 miles) away, Las Palmas, Santa Brigida and Telde.

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