Surf Forecasts:
El Comedor surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, NNW swell with 985 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) 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 0.2m 12s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Comedor over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's shakin' at El Comedor in the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, this forecast is a bit of a bummer. The whole 16-day stretch is plagued by onshore and cross-onshore winds that are gonna make the waves sloppy and choppy. There’s no perfect day, but if you're willing to deal with some mess, the very end of the period might have a moment.
The first spot is El Comedor, a consistent expert reef break that faces the swell head-on. The water temp is pretty normal for this time of year. The best swell direction here is from the NNW, and we do see some of that, but the wind just ruins it.
From Monday the 24th all the way through August, it's one poor session after another. Wave heights range from a tiny 2 ft up to a messy 8 ft, with periods mostly between 5 and 12 seconds. The wind is constant from the NNE or NE, blowing cross-on or straight on, making it choppy and bumpy. The combined wave energy is all over the place, from weak up to strong, but the wind is the killer. Even the longer period swell from the north won't save it.
September starts out the same way, with poor conditions. The wind stays onshore, and the swell gets big, hitting 10 ft on the 2nd and 3rd. At that size, only experts should even think about it, and with the wind, it's gonna be a mess. The energy is high, but the quality is low.
Here's the only window worth a look: Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th of September. On Sunday the 6th morning, the surf is *marginal* – the best we see in the whole run. Swell is 8 ft from the NNE with a 10-second period, and the wind is light onshore from the north (9 mph). The combined energy is strong. It's not great, but it's the least bad option. Monday the 7th morning is similar, with 7 ft swell from the north, 10-second period, and light breeze.
Because of the constant onshore wind and poor shape, this whole stretch looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The big, bumpy waves and wind are a better fit for that.
So, the best on offer? The morning of Sunday the 6th of September. It's not a classic, but if you're an expert who doesn't mind a bit of chop, that's your best shot. Don't get your hopes too high.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 8 | N 11 | N 11 | NNW 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 985 | 750 | 595 | 443 | 326 | 202 | 157 | 111 | 63 | 28 | 56 | 145 | 245 | 286 | 551 | 657 | 545 | 418 | 405 | 240 | 212 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 3:29PM2.24m | 3:49AM2.08m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:15AM0.12m | 9:40PM0.07m | ||||||||
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 | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — |
 | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 7 | N 9 | N 13 | NW 11 | S 10 | N 11 | N 11 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | N 9 | NNW 9 |
| kJ | 985 | 750 | 595 | 443 | 326 | 202 | 157 | 111 | 63 | 28 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 657 | 545 | 418 | 26 | 240 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | N 9 | NNW 8 | N 13 | N 15 | — | — | S 8 | S 8 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 |
| kJ | 14 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 4 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | — | S 12 | N 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | N 10 | NE 7 | N 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 11 | 16 | 9 | 10 | 21 | 18 | 56 | 145 | 245 | 286 | 551 | 140 | 156 | 137 | 405 | 55 | 212 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 72 | 72 | 37 | 37 | 72 | 37 | 37 | 187 | 90 | 117 | 525 | 525 | 116 | 126 | 116 | 117 | 37 | 117 | 37 | 110 |
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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).
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