El Comedor Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.14° N 15.55° W

El Comedor Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Comedor sea temperature is
24.4°C
1.5° 

El Comedor surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


El Comedor surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, N swell with 1,283 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 12s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 29th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into the outlook for the next 16 days. We’ve got one spot on the radar, and it’s a real specialist’s wave.

El Comedor is a reef break that only the experts should even think about paddling out at. It’s consistently exposed to the swell, and it needs the swell to come from the NNW to really line up. The water is running a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 76°F with a positive anomaly of 3°F, which is a nice little bonus for the skin.

The first proper pulse of surf arrives Sunday afternoon, August 23rd. We’re looking at a clean 4 ft swell from the NNW at 14 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell, long period, packing solid energy (660). The wind is light from the N, blowing straight offshore. That’s glassy conditions, and for a reef, that’s about as good as it gets. The only catch is the forecast is marginal and the tide could be a factor, but for a Sunday afternoon paddle, it’s the standout for the whole run.

From Monday, August 24th through to the end of the month, the wind goes onshore or cross-onshore from the NNE, blowing at a solid 12-16 mph. The swell sticks around, building into the 5 ft to 6 ft range, but it’s messy. The period drops into the 6-12 second range, which is a mix of swell types, but the wind just ruins it. Conditions are poor, and I wouldn’t bother.

Wednesday, August 27th sees a drop in size to a tiny 2 ft with a weak 7-second period, barely any energy (50). The surf is flat.

Things get a bit more interesting as we head into September. Saturday, August 29th sees a jump in energy with a 6 ft swell from the NNW at 13 seconds – that’s a big, powerful groundswell with very strong energy (1295). But the wind is still cross-onshore from the NNE at 16 mph, so it’s going to be choppy and disappointing for a wave with that much potential.

The second week, from September 1st onward, the swell is consistently in the 7 ft to 8 ft range from the NNE at 8-9 seconds. That’s a short-period swell, which is generally less powerful and more dumpy, and the wind stays mostly onshore from the N or NNW at 12-16 mph. The energy values are moderate to strong (up to 1107), but for a reef break, this is a washing machine. The 8 ft size is expert-only territory, and with the wind on it, it’s not a good look. The Monday morning, September 7th shows a potential return to cleaner conditions with a 4 ft swell from the NNE and a light N breeze (6 mph), but it’s a long way off and described as marginal.

Honestly, if you’re an expert with a lot of patience and a 4/3, the Sunday afternoon, August 23rd is the only real window to get a clean, offshore, groundswell wave at El Comedor. After that, the wind just kills it for paddle surfing. The setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer for most of the run.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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NNW
14
1.9
NNW
13
1.8
NNW
12
1.7
NNW
11
1.6
N
11
1.5
N
10
1.3
N
10
1.1
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9
1
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9
0.9
N
8
1
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8
0.5
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8
0.9
NNE
7
1.5
NNE
6
1.7
NNE
6
1.8
NNE
7
2.4
NNE
8
1.7
NNW
13
1.5
N
12
1.2
N
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
536
1174
887
750
595
443
326
207
157
113
130
28
91
153
220
298
640
995
628
326
Wind (km/h)
10
N
10
N
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
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NNE
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High Tide
11:59PM1.51m
12:15PM1.71m
00:40AM1.65m
12:52PM1.87m
1:14AM1.78m
1:25PM2.02m
1:45AM1.90m
1:56PM2.14m
2:15AM1.99m
2:26PM2.22m
2:46AM2.06m
2:57PM2.26m
3:17AM2.09m
Low Tide
5:52PM0.66m
5:59AM0.65m
6:34PM0.52m
6:38AM0.51m
7:08PM0.38m
7:11AM0.38m
7:40PM0.26m
7:42AM0.27m
8:09PM0.16m
8:12AM0.19m
8:39PM0.09m
8:43AM0.14m
9:09PM0.06m
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Temp °C
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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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