
Surf Forecasts:
El Comedor surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, NNE swell with 768 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 2.1m 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 13s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Comedor over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, partner, let's be straight with each other: the next couple of weeks are gonna be a grind. We've got a lot of onshore wind and not much clean surf to show for it. There's a real flat spell and choppy run ahead.
We kick things off with a tired, weak swell on the 16th, a 0.9m blip from the NNE at 7 seconds. The energy is a weak 114, and it’s just not breaking with any sort of form. The water temp is 24°, so it’s warm, but that’s about all we have going for us.
That poor excuse for a wave holds through the 18th, even when the size bumps up to 2.1m. The energy jumps to a moderate 847, but it's all for nothing with the onshore wind. All that power is being wasted on chopped-up, blown-out junk. It's actually a bit sad to see. By the 19th and 20th, the swell drops back down to 1.1m - 1.7m and the energy fades off, but we still have that cross-onshore breeze, leaving the ocean lumpy and uninviting.
We hit a proper low point from the 21st to the 22nd. The swell is tiny, down to 0.5m - 0.7m, and the period is a long 12 seconds. This means the waves are fat, weak, and have no push. The energy is weak, and the wind is still rubbish. It's the kind of day you check the surf and just walk away.
Finally, in the middle of the run, there’s a glimmer of hope. On the 23rd and 24th, a decent, long-period NW groundswell rolls in. Swell sizes of 1.0m to 1.2m with periods edging up to a very long 14 - 16 seconds. The energy is strong, pushing 640-739. But the wind gods are cruel, and we’re still seeing light onshore and cross-onshore winds. It’s frustrating because the ocean has some serious power in it, but the surface will be a mess, full of bumps and wind ripples. It’s the best we have, but "best" is doing a lot of heavy lifting.
And that's about it. After that, it's a slow-motion fade. The swell drops off into the 0.5m - 1.2m range for the rest of the month, the period shortens to 10 - 13 seconds, and the energy plummets. The winds are onshore for most of it, finishing with a bit of chop.
So, while the 26th of September at El Comedor (Mexico) might have the most swell direction and period, the wind is going to kill it. It’s a shame, as the long period NW is great, but the quality will be junk. We just have to ride it out. This is one of those stretches where you’d be better off doing a few laps in the pool or working on your pop-ups rather than staring at a lumpy, wind-blown ocean.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 12 | NNW 19 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
76 | 68 | 123 | 344 | 368 | 497 | 768 | 698 | 614 | 484 | 412 | 395 | 234 | 161 | 98 | 113 | 106 | 90 | 57 | 129 | 231 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 5:12PM1.71m | 5:28AM1.69m | 5:53PM1.52m | 6:15AM1.54m | 6:53PM1.35m | 7:33AM1.42m | 8:45PM1.28m | 9:31AM1.42m | 10:33PM1.35m | 10:53AM1.54m | 11:30PM1.50m | 11:42AM1.71m | 00:09AM1.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:58AM0.43m | 11:10PM0.54m | 11:38AM0.59m | 11:48PM0.70m | 12:33PM0.75m | 00:48AM0.85m | 2:14PM0.86m | 2:46AM0.91m | 4:18PM0.81m | 4:32AM0.83m | 5:23PM0.68m | 5:27AM0.68m | 6:03PM0.52m | ||||||||
7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | |
— | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 27 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 |
17 | 40 | 36 | 24 | 38 | 85 | 79 | 69 | 55 | 484 | 412 | 395 | 234 | 161 | 98 | 72 | 82 | 36 | 46 | 129 | 109 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 13 | NW 10 | NNE 10 | — | — | N 16 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 16 | N 15 | N 14 | N 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NE 8 | N 8 | NNW 19 |
19 | 16 | 8 | 16 | 24 | 69 | — | — | 5 | 32 | 22 | 83 | 110 | 100 | 86 | 113 | 106 | 90 | 43 | 33 | 231 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | N 12 | NW 14 | N 14 | N 15 | N 15 | S 10 | SW 13 | N 16 | N 19 | NNW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | W 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NNW 10 | NE 8 | NE 9 |
2 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 28 | 33 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 28 | 36 | 57 | 33 | 41 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | N 8 |
76 | 68 | 123 | 344 | 368 | 497 | 768 | 698 | 614 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 31 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 37 | 11 | 37 | 37 | 72 | 36 | 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Gran Canaria? If you are looking for accommodation near El Comedor, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Gran Canaria, consider staying in Arucas which is 4 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around Gran Canaria where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Galdar which is 10 km (6 miles) away, Las Palmas, Santa Brigida and Telde.










