El Comedor Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what’s coming down the pipe for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but I’m keeping an eye on that calendar.

The first real chance to get wet won’t come until Monday, September 14th. Before that, we’re looking at a solid stretch of poor conditions with onshore winds messing up the waves. It’s a bit of a write-off from now through the weekend.

Monday, September 14th is where our story starts. The morning is the pick of the week, for sure. We’re talking about El Comedor. It’s a reef setup, so you need to know what you’re doing – this is for expert surfers only. The swell is coming from the NNE at about 4ft, and the real kicker here is the wind. It’s going *glassy*, dead calm at just 3 mph. That’s about as clean as it gets. Combined swell energy is moderate at 262, and with a period of 8 seconds, those waves will have a bit of punch. It won’t be huge, but it’ll be smooth. Be aware, this spot can get crowded often.

The water temperature is hanging around 75°F, which is right about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

After that Monday morning window, things get a bit messy again. The wind picks up through the rest of the week, and the swell drops off pretty significantly. We’re looking at a lot of 2ft to 3ft days with onshore winds through to the 18th of September. There’s a pulse of energy on Friday the 18th – combined energy hits 719 – but the wind is onshore at 16 mph from the North, making it messy.

We then hit another quiet spell. From about the 19th through the 24th, the swell is small and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore. It’s not totally flat, but it’s nothing to get excited about, with heights mostly under 4ft and poor conditions.

Then, hang onto your board. The standout session of the whole 16-day outlook might fall on Saturday, September 26th. The morning at El Comedor looks promising. We’re seeing a nice 4ft swell from the NNW, which is the optimum direction for this break. The period jumps all the way to 14 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. A long period like that means the waves will have real shape and energy, and it’s going to love breaking on that reef. With the wind going *glassy* again from the NE at just 3 mph, conditions will be pristine. The combined energy is a strong 690, so there’s plenty of push. This is the one to circle on your calendar, but it’s a long way out, so treat it as promising but not set in stone.

So, bottom line: Monday the 14th morning is your early call, but hold out for Saturday the 26th if you can. That’s the one that could be a real treat.

Signing off,
Rusty

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