El Comedor Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. We’ve got a long stretch ahead, but I’ll be honest with you – it’s a tough one. The only real spot on the radar is El Comedor, a proper expert-only reef break, and even then, the first solid week or so is a write-off.

We kick off on Tuesday, the 8th of September. The swell is a weak 5ft from the NNE, but it’s short period, only 7 seconds. The wind is a cross-onshore breeze, and the combined wave energy is a measly 315. It’s choppy and messy. Forget it. That same pattern holds through the week – a bit of swell, but always that cross-on or onshore wind ruining it. The energy stays low, mostly in the 200-300s, and the water temp is about average for this time of year.

Things take a slight turn on the 13th of September. The swell drops to 4ft, but the wind eases to a light breeze and the swell period bumps to 8 seconds. The energy is still low at 265, but it’s “marginal” – maybe a tide-dependent window. Still, don’t get your hopes up.

Then on the 14th of September, we get a real tease. The swell drops right down to 2ft, but the period jumps to 13 seconds from the NNW. That’s a long-period groundswell, and the wind is light cross-shore. The energy is moderate at 325. For a reef break like El Comedor, a long-period swell can be magic, but it’s tiny. That’s a classic “if it was bigger” moment.

The surf stays small and poor through the second week, with onshore winds and energy dropping into the 100s and 200s. There’s a significant gap of quiet days where nothing’s worth paddling for.

The one standout – and I mean the only one – is way out there, on Tuesday, the 22nd of September. The swell jumps to 4ft from the NNW, but check this: the period is 16 seconds. That’s very long-period groundswell. The wind is a gentle cross-on, but the combined energy reads 714 – that’s strong, powerful stuff. The 23rd of September keeps similar energy at 692, with a 5ft swell and 13-second period, but the wind turns more onshore. The 22nd is the day to circle. For an expert reef that loves a clean, long-period NNW swell, this could be special. But it’s a long-range call, so keep your fingers crossed. It’s also going to be big for the spot, so only for the experienced crew.

Crowds at El Comedor are often present, so be prepared for company if it fires.

Overall, it’s a lean forecast. The first week is a total write-off. The second week has one promising window around the 22nd, but it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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