Surf Forecasts:
El Comedor surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, NNW swell with 1,174 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 Monday (Aug 24) 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 0.2m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Comedor over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it.
Looks like there’s surf on the horizon, but you’re gonna have to be patient. The first solid recommendation doesn’t pop up until late in the window, so we’re talking a decent gap with very limited options before then. The early part of the forecast is pretty much a write-off for anything decent, with a lot of onshore or cross-onshore winds and plenty of chop. There’s a real window of nothing much happening for days on end. Then the weekend of the 23rd to 24th August teases a little, but the scores are so low it’s hardly worth paddling out. You’d be fighting marginal conditions, dodgy tide, and just not enough quality. Hold your horses, mate.
Now, the standout. If you’re looking for the one bright spot, it’s the Sunday 30th of August morning session at El Comedor. This is where it all comes together. We’ve got a clean 4 ft swell from the N, with a solid period of 11 seconds, so that’s a nice long groundswell pushing in. Combined swell energy is moderate, reading 489 – enough to get you moving without it being a grind. The wind is true offshore from the NNE at a gentle 12 mph, so the conditions will be clean. But here’s the catch: El Comedor is a reef break and it’s expert-rated, so this isn’t for the beginners. On top of that, it’s an exposed reef that works best when the swell is from the NNW – and this swell is N, so not quite the magic direction but still okay. The water is sitting at a balmy 76°, which is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year – the anomaly is 3°, so it’s notably pleasant. Crowds are marked as “often,” so expect company. For a reef with that consistency and period, paddling out should be easier between sets, but the crowd factor will keep it lively. If I had one session to circle on the calendar, that’s it.
After that, into the first week of September, we see some decent pulses in the 6 ft to 6 ft range from the NNE, but the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore. The surf quality is marked as poor, so it’s more of a mess than a masterpiece. The energy starts climbing a bit – some readings hit the 300 to 400 range – but without good wind, it’s just messy. For the experienced crew, the 2nd and 4th of September mornings might be worth a look if the wind plays ball, but right now it’s not looking tidy.
If you’re a beginner, stay home for most of this. Anything above 5 ft is shaky territory, and when we see the 7 ft to 7 ft swells around the 28th and 29th of August, that’s expert-only water – especially with the shorter period (7 to 8 seconds), which won’t hold up well at a reef setup. On those bigger, choppier days, the beach-and-reef setup might actually look more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
So, bottom line: wait for that Sunday 30th morning at El Comedor. Everything else is a gamble.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | N 11 | NNW 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
184 | 536 | 1174 | 887 | 750 | 535 | 342 | 307 | 234 | 184 | 135 | 61 | 36 | 46 | 176 | 352 | 495 | 638 | 519 | 644 | 418 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 11:26AM1.56m | 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 | ||||||||
7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
— | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | N 11 | NNW 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | W 8 | — | N 12 | NNW 12 | N 13 | N 11 | N 14 | NNW 10 |
184 | 536 | 1174 | 887 | 750 | 535 | 342 | 307 | 234 | 184 | 135 | 61 | 28 | 1 | — | 3 | 13 | 119 | 345 | 58 | 418 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | N 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 18 |
26 | 102 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 17 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 |
57 | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | — | NE 4 | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | 11 | 15 | — | 4 | — | — | 19 | 36 | 46 | 176 | 352 | 495 | 638 | 519 | 644 | 241 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 11 | 37 | 37 | 72 | 37 | 37 | 72 | 37 | 37 | 127 | 525 | 126 | 525 | 525 | 117 | 117 | 117 | 117 | 37 | 117 |
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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.
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