
Surf Forecasts:
El Comedor surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, NNE swell with 563 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with NNE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Comedor this week:
The surf forecast for El Comedor over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Comedor in the next 16 days are 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 10AM. 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 11s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Comedor over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s cut straight to it. The next couple of weeks are shaping up to be a proper test of patience, with the surf quality locked in a frustrating holding pattern. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor conditions before things maybe start to turn around late in the window. There’s a whole lot of wind and not a lot of clean wave faces on the immediate horizon.
The first realistic window we get is on Monday the 14th. The morning’s looking the pick of the two sessions with a clean, glassy surface and a little 4.3ft swell sneaking in from the NNE. It’s not big, but it’s something to get wet for. The energy’s still in the moderate range (288), so don’t expect bombs. The afternoon drops right off to 2ft, and while it’s still glassy, it’s pretty marginal. That morning session is the standout in the near term – clean, small, and workable for anyone on a log or a fish.
After that, we’re back to the grind. A fresh northerly wind kicks up on the 15th and just ruins what little swell is left. For the next week, every day is a write-off – the wind is on it, the waves are grovelly, and the energy is all over the place. Tuesday the 16th has a bit of a pulse in the morning, but the onshore wind kills it. The 17th sees more wind and a short, weak swell. It’s frustrating, no other word for it.
The first glimmer of something bigger shows up on Friday the 18th. The swell jumps to 5.6ft with the energy cranking into strong territory at (668). The period is up at 10 seconds, so there’s a bit of push behind it. But here’s the catch – the wind is still moderate and onshore. The size is there, but the surface is going to be a mess. It’ll be heavy and probably closing out, more of a challenge than a treat. If you’re an expert, it might be worth a paddle out, but this isn’t the day to introduce anyone to the sport.
We then slide back into small, weak surf again from the 19th through to the 24th. The swell direction stays northerly, but the size and period just fade out. It’s not worth getting excited about. The second week remains pretty grim overall. There’s a notable jump in period to 18 seconds on the 25th, but the swell is tiny (1.3ft) and the wind is cross-onshore, so you get all the drawbacks of a long-period groundswell with none of the size to back it up.
The last real chance in the window arrives on Saturday the 26th. We’ve got 4.3ft of NNW groundswell at a solid 13-second period, with the energy pushing well into the strong range at (661). The wind is still not favourable – moderate and onshore – but there’s genuine size and power in the water. The potential is there for El Comedor (Galapagos) to turn on, but only if that wind backs off. It’s a reef break that loves a long-period swell, but the onshore breeze is the enemy here. This one is for the experts, mostly. For everyone else, this run is a letdown, though it’s the kind of stretch that can change on a dime. Forecasts are shakier the further out you look, so keep an eye on it.
Bottom line: if you need to surf, make it Monday the 14th, and keep your fingers crossed for the 26th. Everything else, you might as well check the tide charts and go for a walk. This has been your local surf report.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 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 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | N 8 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
223 | 237 | 337 | 336 | 337 | 407 | 355 | 316 | 259 | 181 | 117 | 117 | 103 | 73 | 40 | 20 | 40 | 82 | 163 | 203 | 361 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 2:19PM2.37m | 2:42AM2.18m | 2:55PM2.34m | 3:15AM2.16m | 3:29PM2.24m | 3:48AM2.09m | 4:03PM2.09m | 4:20AM1.98m | 4:36PM1.90m | 4:52AM1.85m | 5:12PM1.71m | 5:28AM1.69m | 5:53PM1.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:33PM-0.05m | 8:40AM0.04m | 9:06PM-0.01m | 9:15AM0.08m | 9:37PM0.09m | 9:49AM0.16m | 10:07PM0.22m | 10:22AM0.28m | 10:38PM0.37m | 10:58AM0.43m | 11:10PM0.54m | 11:38AM0.59m | 11:48PM0.70m | ||||||||
7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | |
— | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | WNW 9 | N 10 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 12 | NNW 11 |
48 | 103 | 87 | 76 | 71 | 8 | 18 | 316 | 259 | 181 | 112 | 78 | 51 | 62 | 32 | 20 | 40 | 35 | 23 | 38 | 87 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | S 11 | WNW 9 | N 10 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | N 7 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NE 7 | NNW 9 | NW 12 | NW 10 | NNE 11 |
20 | 54 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 70 | 99 | 117 | 117 | 38 | 73 | 38 | 17 | 18 | 8 | 25 | 25 | 46 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | W 12 | WNW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 15 | N 17 | NNW 16 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NE 9 | N 8 | NNW 11 | N 8 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 9 | NW 14 | N 14 | N 14 | N 14 |
3 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 25 | 9 | 8 | 39 | 42 | 103 | 28 | 6 | 19 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 16 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 |
223 | 237 | 337 | 336 | 337 | 407 | 355 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 40 | 18 | 26 | 82 | 163 | 203 | 361 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 116 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 27 | 116 | 110 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 37 |
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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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