El Comedor surfForecast / Gran Canaria / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 05 May 2026 WEST
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El Comedor surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Comedor sea temperature is
20.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Comedor this week:

The surf forecast for El Comedor over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Comedor in the next 16 days are 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 10PM. 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 4s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 8th May)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 8th May)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 10th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Comedor over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
9
0.5
NNW
8
0.9
NE
5
1
NE
6
0.7
N
8
0.7
N
8
0.9
N
8
1
N
7
1
N
8
0.9
N
8
0.8
N
8
0.4
NW
13
1.2
NW
8
1.4
NNW
10
1.7
NW
11
1.6
NW
10
1.4
NW
10
1.5
NNW
12
1.3
NNW
11
1.3
NNW
11
1.7
NNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
30
40
38
69
64
64
100
91
130
104
78
45
178
356
664
510
408
636
396
459
741
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
15
NE
20
NE
15
NE
15
NE
20
NE
15
NNE
15
N
5
NNW
5
WNW
5
NW
5
NNW
10
NNW
5
NNW
10
NNW
5
WNW
10
WNW
15
NNW
10
N
10
NNE
10
NNE
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
4:14PM1.86m
4:37AM1.65m
4:53PM1.76m
5:19AM1.54m
5:39PM1.67m
6:11AM1.45m
6:38PM1.60m
7:22AM1.40m
7:50PM1.58m
8:43AM1.43m
9:03PM1.63m
9:54AM1.54m
10:06PM1.74m
Low Tide
10:27PM0.44m
10:31AM0.53m
11:09PM0.55m
11:12AM0.63m
00:00AM0.66m
12:04PM0.73m
1:07AM0.72m
1:14PM0.79m
2:26AM0.71m
2:37PM0.78m
3:37AM0.62m
3:49PM0.70m
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
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7:18
7:18
7:16
7:16
7:16
7:15
7:15
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8:37
8:38
8:39
8:39
8:40
8:40
8:42
Temp °C
20
20
19
19
19
18
18
18
18
19
20
19
20
19
19
20
20
19
19
19
19
20
19
18
17
17
16
16
16
17
19
20
18
20
19
18
19
19
17
18
18
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
9
0.5
NNW
8
0.4
NNW
9
0.4
N
7
0.7
N
8
0.7
N
8
0.9
N
8
0.5
NE
6
1
N
8
0.9
N
8
0.8
N
8
0.8
NW
6
1.2
NW
8
1.4
NNW
10
1.7
NW
11
1.6
NW
10
1.4
NW
10
1.5
NNW
12
1.3
NNW
11
1.3
NNW
11
1.7
NNW
12
Energy kJ
30
40
31
15
55
64
100
19
130
104
78
45
178
356
664
510
408
636
396
459
741
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
9
0.4
N
8
0.4
NNW
9
0.3
NNW
8
0.1
N
10
0.1
W
8
0.4
NW
8
0.1
N
12
0.2
WNW
15
0.4
NW
14
0.5
N
8
0.4
NW
12
0.5
NW
12
0.2
N
11
0.4
N
14
0.7
N
14
0.9
N
13
0.8
N
12
0.8
N
12
0.1
S
14
Energy kJ
8
6
21
29
14
2
1
15
3
23
54
29
37
67
10
64
179
263
178
172
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
N
12
0.1
W
17
0.2
N
11
0.2
NNW
10
0.4
NW
13
0.3
NNE
8
0.2
N
8
0.1
N
16
0.3
N
11
0.4
NNW
15
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
Energy kJ
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
3
6
9
10
44
11
5
5
21
86
5
5
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NE
4
0.6
NE
5
0.9
NE
5
1
NE
6
0.9
NE
6
0.8
NE
6
0.6
NE
6
1
N
7
Energy kJ
19
19
38
69
64
47
31
91
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
2
2
3
3
Distance (km)
90
187
117
126
126
126
90
126
2
0
0
45
72
3
37
37
11
27
37
11
11
Best forecast wave conditions in Gran Canaria
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
2
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Africa)
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
5
6
5
6
8
7
6
5
6
4
4
5
5
5
6
9
7
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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.

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