El Comedor surfForecast / Gran Canaria / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 21 May 2026 WEST
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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
20.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Comedor this week:

The most powerful waves expected at El Comedor in the next 16 days are 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 10PM. 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 14s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 21st May)5ft (1.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
11
0.9
NW
11
1
NW
12
1.1
NW
11
0.9
NW
11
0.8
NW
11
0.8
NW
11
1.2
N
7
1.1
N
7
1.1
N
7
1.1
N
7
1.1
N
7
1.2
N
7
0.6
NNW
15
0.8
NNW
14
0.9
NNW
13
1
NW
12
0.9
NNW
12
0.9
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.5
NW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
198
202
268
263
198
142
137
126
110
117
117
120
150
150
239
299
301
247
179
92
49
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
25
N
20
N
15
N
20
N
20
N
10
N
15
NNE
10
N
15
NNW
10
N
15
NW
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
10
N
15
N
15
NNW
15
NNW
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
5:58PM1.98m
6:44AM1.65m
7:04PM1.88m
7:57AM1.58m
8:16PM1.81m
9:11AM1.57m
9:27PM1.78m
10:16AM1.63m
10:29PM1.79m
11:10AM1.71m
11:22PM1.80m
11:54AM1.79m
00:07AM1.82m
12:33PM1.86m
Low Tide
00:27AM0.36m
12:35PM0.57m
1:41AM0.46m
1:49PM0.65m
2:56AM0.50m
3:07PM0.67m
4:02AM0.49m
4:16PM0.63m
4:56AM0.46m
5:13PM0.56m
5:40AM0.43m
6:00PM0.49m
6:18AM0.39m
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:09
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:05
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:47
8:47
8:49
8:50
8:50
8:51
8:51
8:52
Temp °C
20
18
20
20
18
21
21
19
22
23
21
23
24
22
23
23
21
22
22
20
21
18
15
18
18
16
20
20
18
21
23
21
23
25
22
23
23
20
21
22
19
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
11
0.9
NW
11
1
NW
12
1.1
NW
11
0.9
NW
11
0.8
NW
11
0.8
NW
11
0.7
NW
10
0.7
NW
10
0.6
NW
10
1.1
N
7
0.6
NW
9
0.5
NW
9
0.6
NNW
15
0.8
NNW
14
0.9
NNW
13
1
NW
12
0.9
NNW
12
0.9
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.5
NW
10
Energy kJ
198
202
268
263
198
142
137
98
96
60
117
52
41
150
239
299
301
247
179
92
49
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
N
9
0.2
NNE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.6
NW
9
0.1
S
18
0.2
NNW
17
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.1
S
16
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NE
7
0.2
NNE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
7
Energy kJ
18
3
3
3
2
6
23
10
68
6
28
27
19
5
9
7
7
21
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
N
10
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
20
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
19
0.1
S
18
0.3
NE
8
0.4
NE
7
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.2
NNW
14
0.3
NNW
13
Energy kJ
4
17
3
3
6
2
6
8
2
7
6
10
12
2
4
5
5
18
31
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
N
6
1.3
NNW
5
1.1
N
6
1.1
N
5
1.3
N
6
1.2
N
6
1.2
N
7
1.2
N
7
1.1
N
7
1.1
N
7
1.1
N
7
1.2
N
7
1.1
N
7
0.9
N
7
0.9
N
7
0.8
N
7
0.7
N
6
0.8
N
6
0.9
N
4
0.9
N
5
Energy kJ
76
98
72
67
105
116
126
126
110
117
120
150
114
69
72
55
36
51
30
37
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
37
44
37
37
45
37
37
37
27
37
37
37
37
37
37
27
37
37
37
45
44
Best forecast wave conditions in Gran Canaria
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Africa)
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
6
5
6
8
5
5
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
9
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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