
Surf Forecasts:
El Comedor surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NNE swell with 798 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) 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 12s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Comedor over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright surfers, Rusty here, and I'm lookin' at the charts for El Comedor. Gotta be honest, it's a real slow period ahead. This is an expert-only reef break, and the water temp is about 73°F right now, which is dead average for the year.
We're staring down a tough start. From Wednesday, July 22nd, through the end of the month, the wind is gonna be howlin' from the NNE, a solid 15 to 20 mph, right onshore or cross-onshore. We'll see some swell, from 5 to 8 ft, but it's short period windswell, 5 to 8 seconds. The wave energy is moderate to strong, but with that wind it'll be a choppy, blown-out mess. The forecast is saying "poor surf conditions" the whole way. This is not the time to be paddling out here.
Fast forward a full week of that junk. Then, there's a little one on Saturday, August 1st, in the morning. The wind finally drops to a light breeze from the N at about 6 mph. The swell is down to 5 ft with a period of 8 seconds, and the energy is weak. The call is "marginal forecast." It's not ideal, but it's the first time in two weeks the wind isn't ruining the surface.
After that brief glimmer, it's more of the same. Onshore winds return, the swell drops off a cliff to 3 to 4 ft, and the periods stay short. The energy levels go from weak to very weak. The "poor surf conditions" label comes right back.
Honestly, there's no single standout session in this whole 16-day outlook. It's a long, flat, windy stretch. The only reason to even check the water is that Saturday morning, August 1st, if that light wind holds. It's a slim chance. Keep your board in the car, but don't drive too far.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
303 | 356 | 443 | 526 | 555 | 640 | 746 | 751 | 751 | 798 | 778 | 627 | 480 | 418 | 361 | 295 | 246 | 226 | 214 | 191 | 154 | |
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 | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 9:28AM1.51m | 10:04PM1.45m | 10:42AM1.54m | 11:17PM1.47m | 11:44AM1.62m | 00:14AM1.55m | 12:33PM1.73m | 00:58AM1.65m | 1:14PM1.85m | 1:36AM1.75m | 1:50PM1.96m | 2:10AM1.83m | 2:23PM2.06m | 2:42AM1.89m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:47PM0.76m | 4:15AM0.75m | 5:06PM0.72m | 5:23AM0.70m | 6:05PM0.62m | 6:15AM0.61m | 6:51PM0.51m | 6:57AM0.51m | 7:29PM0.41m | 7:33AM0.41m | 8:04PM0.32m | 8:06AM0.32m | 8:37PM0.25m | ||||||||
7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | |
— | 8:57 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | W 8 | S 15 | — | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | N 13 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
8 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 18 | 5 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 14 | NW 8 | — | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | N 14 | W 8 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | W 8 | N 13 |
10 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | — | — | — | — | N 14 | W 13 | NW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | N 13 |
3 | 6 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 6 |
303 | 356 | 443 | 526 | 555 | 640 | 746 | 751 | 751 | 798 | 778 | 627 | 480 | 418 | 361 | 295 | 246 | 226 | 214 | 191 | 154 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 116 | 116 | 116 | 117 | 117 | 117 | 117 | 116 | 525 | 117 | 117 | 117 | 117 | 126 | 37 | 72 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 126 | 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.










