
Surf Forecasts:
El Comedor surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, NNW swell with 245 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 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 16s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Comedor over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what El Comedor (Costa Rica) is cooking up over the next 16 days.
Right now, we’re in a flat spell. There’s no decent surf on offer at all. Every single reading through the whole run is marked as poor surf conditions, so I won’t sugarcoat it — you’re not gonna find a wave worth paddling for at this reef. The first two weeks are a write-off. The swell barely gets going, and when it does it’s short-period mush, with winds mostly onshore or cross-onshore from the north or north-northeast. The water temp is about 72° – pretty average for this time of year, nothing weird there.
From Sunday 5 July right through to Sunday 19 July, the swell height hangs between 2 ft and 5 ft, but the period is trash – mostly 5 to 8 seconds. That’s windswell, not groundswell. The combined energy is weak to moderate at best, hitting 232 on the 5th but that's still not enough to overcome the onshore blow. Winds are consistently 10 to 25 km/h from the north, often onshore, and that’s just not going to give you clean lines. The reef is exposed to the north, but the optimum direction for this spot is NNW, and we’re getting mostly N and NNE – so direction is off too.
Things do start to beef up around Monday 20 July. By the 19th we see the swell climbing to 7 ft with period 8 seconds and combined energy jumping to 609. That’s moderate to strong energy, but still the wind is onshore from the north or NNE at 15 to 20 km/h. On Monday 20 July, the swell hits 8 ft with 8-second period and energy over 755 – that’s serious grunt. But it’s still onshore, so it’s going to be a messy, blown-out wall. For a reef break, that much size with onshore wind is not user-friendly. It’s expert-only territory at 8 ft, and with poor conditions it’s really a no-go for paddling. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Bottom line: there’s no standout session in this whole 16-day window. The only thing worth noting is the late period around 20 July has size but the wind kills it. If you’re in the area, maybe keep an eye on the longer-range forecast, but right now I’d say leave the board at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
194 | 177 | 143 | 143 | 35 | 121 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 52 | 75 | 74 | 87 | 126 | 109 | 105 | 64 | 49 | 58 | 77 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:38PM1.93m | 6:08AM1.70m | 6:22PM1.86m | 6:59AM1.67m | 7:15PM1.79m | 7:59AM1.65m | 8:20PM1.73m | 9:09AM1.66m | 9:35PM1.71m | 10:22AM1.73m | 10:52PM1.76m | 11:29AM1.85m | 00:01AM1.85m | 12:29PM2.00m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:56PM0.41m | 12:01PM0.52m | 00:43AM0.44m | 12:54PM0.58m | 1:38AM0.48m | 1:59PM0.62m | 2:44AM0.50m | 3:16PM0.61m | 3:57AM0.49m | 4:35PM0.52m | 5:07AM0.43m | 5:45PM0.38m | 6:10AM0.34m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | |
— | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | 9:00 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | N 8 | NNW 9 | NNE 8 | NW 8 | NNE 7 | NE 6 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 |
194 | 24 | 21 | 16 | 35 | 8 | 19 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 77 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NE 8 | NW 8 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NW 10 | W 7 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | N 13 | N 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 |
30 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 23 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | NW 12 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 10 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NE 6 | N 8 | N 8 | W 7 | — | — | W 6 | S 12 | N 13 | S 15 | S 19 | NW 13 | NNW 10 | S 18 |
8 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 4 | N 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | NNE 6 |
— | 177 | 143 | 143 | 26 | 121 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 52 | 75 | 74 | 87 | 126 | 109 | 105 | 64 | 49 | 58 | 36 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 72 | 72 | 72 | 37 | 187 | 622 | 1400 | 622 | 116 | 98 | 537 | 116 | 116 | 110 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
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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.











