El Comedor Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into it.

We’ve got a bit of a flat, messy stretch on our hands for the next week and a half, so you might want to get the fishing gear sorted. There’s nothing rideable until mid-September, and even then it's a struggle. The swell is small, weak, and mostly from the NNE, which is pretty much straight onshore for the reef here, and it’s keeping things choppy and closed out. The energy is weak, mostly in the 100s to low 500s (like 180 to 567), and that’s just not enough to get this place firing. You’d be fighting a losing battle out there.

The good news is we finally see a change in the pattern from the 16th. The swell direction swings around to the NNW and the period jumps way up, which is what this break is looking for. On Wednesday the 16th, we’re looking at a proper long-period groundswell, around 3ft to 4ft with a period of 16-17 seconds. The energy is suddenly strong, hitting 549 and then 791. The wind is light, and while it's cross-shore or slightly cross-on, that's nothing to worry about. This is the standout of the whole stretch. It might be a bit lined up and straight at certain times, but there will be waves. It’s for experts only, but it could be worth the paddle out. As the day goes on, it does get a little more cross-on and bumpy.

Moving into Thursday the 17th, the energy is still strong, coming in at 637 in the morning, with a solid 4ft of NNW swell, but the period drops slightly to 14 seconds. The wind is onshore, which is going to mess things up a bit. The morning is your best bet before the wind picks up in the afternoon.

The water temp at the start of the period is 76°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year. Nothing crazy, but you'll maybe want a springy.

So, to be straight with you: the first 13 days are a write-off. Don't even bother looking at the ocean. From the 16th, it starts to get interesting for the experts, and the 16th looks like the pick of the bunch. It’s a long way out, so treat it as promising but not set in stone. After that, it starts to fade out again.

Alright, I’ve been here long enough to know this kind of blank run doesn’t last forever. The forecasts can and will change. But as it stands now, be patient.

Rusty.

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