Surf Forecasts:
El Comedor surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, N swell with 489 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 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) 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 16s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Comedor over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into it.
Well, folks, I gotta be straight with you – the outlook for the next sixteen days is a tough one. We're looking at a long stretch of poor conditions, and honestly, there's not a single day that I'd say is a real standout. You'll be waiting a while.
The first real chance to even think about paddling out comes on Tuesday the 18th of August. The surf at El Comedor (Costa Rica) is still small, around 5 ft to 5 ft from the N and NNE, with a short, weak period of 8-10 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at best. The wind is light out of the N, which is okay, but the notes say it's marginal with questionable tide conditions. It's not great, but it's the best we've got in that first week. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 75°.
After that, it's back to the grind. Wednesday the 19th through to the end of the month we're stuck with onshore and cross-onshore winds, mostly from the NNE, and waves that are messy and poorly formed. The swell stays small, never getting above 7 ft, and the period is short, which means weak, disorganized waves. The combined energy does climb, but with the wind all over it, it's just not going to be clean. This is a reef break that needs clean conditions, and with the wind blowing the way it is, it's a write-off for paddle surfing.
The crowds are a known factor here, but given the quality, that's not going to be a problem. This is a tough run. For the expert-only crew, the swell might get a bit of size, but the wind is a killer. If you're looking for something to do, maybe check the kitesurfing conditions because this setup is more suited to that than a surfboard right now.
Stay patient, folks. Forecasts can change.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | N 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 107 | 85 | 103 | 123 | 107 | 145 | 185 | 170 | 203 | 277 | 293 | 344 | 417 | 294 | 302 | 270 | 147 | 162 | 238 | 333 | 489 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 1:15PM2.18m | 1:45AM2.04m | 2:00PM2.33m | 2:28AM2.12m | 2:42PM2.40m | 3:09AM2.14m | 3:22PM2.40m | 3:47AM2.11m | 4:00PM2.32m | 4:24AM2.04m | 4:38PM2.17m | 5:00AM1.93m | 5:15PM1.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:35PM0.06m | 7:44AM0.15m | 8:19PM-0.04m | 8:26AM0.08m | 9:00PM-0.07m | 9:05AM0.06m | 9:38PM-0.04m | 9:43AM0.09m | 10:14PM0.06m | 10:20AM0.18m | 10:49PM0.19m | 10:58AM0.30m | 11:24PM0.36m | ||||||||
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 | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — |
 | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NE 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | N 10 |
| kJ | 34 | 33 | 15 | 21 | 48 | 44 | 41 | 41 | 29 | 48 | 85 | 73 | 58 | 63 | 34 | 58 | 147 | 80 | 37 | 17 | 489 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | WNW 10 | N 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | N 10 | N 10 | NW 9 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | S 14 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | S 15 | S 15 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 11 | 15 | 34 | 29 | 25 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 9 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 4 | 71 | 52 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | N 14 | S 13 | WNW 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | N 13 | NNW 12 | N 12 | S 18 | S 16 | — | S 15 | NW 8 | SW 14 | S 16 | S 16 | W 9 | SW 10 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 5 | — | 4 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | — |
| kJ | 107 | 85 | 103 | 123 | 107 | 145 | 185 | 170 | 203 | 277 | 293 | 344 | 417 | 294 | 302 | 270 | 108 | 162 | 238 | 333 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 525 | 126 | 127 | 116 | 116 | 116 | 116 | 116 | 72 | 126 | 117 | 117 | 45 | 116 | 45 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 45 | 37 |
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