Surf Forecasts:
El Comedor surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NNE swell with 899 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 7AM. 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Comedor over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll level with you – this 16-day window for El Comedor is a real bummer. The forecast is showing a solid run of swell, but the wind is just not playing ball. It’s a classic case of plenty of water moving but nowhere to hide from the onshore breeze. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor surf conditions, so don’t get your hopes up for any clean waves.
The first real option doesn’t even show up until the 20th of July, and it’s rough from the get-go. On Monday afternoon, we’ve got a 7ft swell from the NE, but it’s arriving with a cross-on 15 mph breeze. The combined energy is moderate at 497, but it’s choppy and messy. The water temp is sitting at 73°F, which is about average for this time of year.
From Tuesday the 21st right through to the end of the month, it’s the same story. The swell hangs around, varying from 5ft to 8ft, all from the NNE or N, but every single time slot has onshore wind. The wind is mostly a moderate breeze, blowing 12 to 15 mph straight onshore, destroying any chance of a decent face. The combined energy hits a peak of 903 on the morning of Sunday the 26th, but it’s all wind-affected and unrideable. For a reef break like El Comedor, which is an expert-only spot anyway, this onshore chop is a killer. The 8ft days are only for the brave, and with the wind on it, it’s a washing machine.
There’s a slight dip in swell size from the 28th of July into the start of August, with waves dropping to 4ft to 5ft, but the wind stays stubbornly onshore. The period drops to 6 seconds on the 1st of August, making it short-period, weak windswell – not worth the paddle out. The combined energy drops to as low as 177, which is weak wave energy.
The last few days of the run, from the 3rd of August, the swell picks back up to 6ft, but again, it’s all onshore wind. There’s not a single standout session in this entire 16-day window. The wind is the enemy here, and it never lets up. If you’re into kite surfing, this setup might look more interesting, but for paddle surfing, it’s a total write-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 490 | 452 | 418 | 362 | 352 | 310 | 297 | 312 | 366 | 408 | 526 | 540 | 555 | 707 | 803 | 804 | 850 | 899 | 815 | 650 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 6:44PM1.83m | 7:17AM1.63m | 7:37PM1.65m | 8:16AM1.55m | 8:44PM1.51m | 9:28AM1.51m | 10:04PM1.45m | 10:42AM1.54m | 11:17PM1.47m | 11:44AM1.62m | 00:14AM1.55m | 12:33PM1.73m | 00:58AM1.65m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:01AM0.51m | 1:16PM0.63m | 1:53AM0.64m | 2:24PM0.73m | 2:59AM0.73m | 3:47PM0.76m | 4:15AM0.75m | 5:06PM0.72m | 5:23AM0.70m | 6:05PM0.62m | 6:15AM0.61m | 6:51PM0.51m | ||||||||
 |  | | |  | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | |
 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — |
 | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | W 8 | S 12 | S 12 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 9 | S 13 | N 8 | N 8 | SW 12 | — | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 16 | S 11 | S 14 | S 15 | W 11 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | NW 12 | N 9 | — | S 12 | W 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 10 | — | S 16 | S 11 | — | — | — | S 15 | — | S 11 | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 6 | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 2 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 490 | 452 | 418 | 362 | 352 | 310 | 297 | 312 | 366 | 408 | 526 | 540 | 555 | 707 | 803 | 804 | 850 | 899 | 815 | 650 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 116 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 110 | 116 | 116 | 116 | 537 | 116 | 525 | 117 | 116 | 116 | 116 | 116 | 117 | 116 | 117 | 72 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Gran Canaria | ||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Africa) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | ||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)- Wind Speed (km/h)
FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website
The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our El Comedor surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.
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.
Nearest