
Surf Forecasts:
El Comedor surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, NNE swell with 586 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with NNE swell.
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 Monday (Sep 14) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 1PM. 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 11s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Comedor over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what’s coming down the pipe for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but I’m keeping an eye on that calendar.
The first real chance to get wet won’t come until Monday, September 14th. Before that, we’re looking at a solid stretch of poor conditions with onshore winds messing up the waves. It’s a bit of a write-off from now through the weekend.
Monday, September 14th is where our story starts. The morning is the pick of the week, for sure. We’re talking about El Comedor. It’s a reef setup, so you need to know what you’re doing – this is for expert surfers only. The swell is coming from the NNE at about 4ft, and the real kicker here is the wind. It’s going *glassy*, dead calm at just 3 mph. That’s about as clean as it gets. Combined swell energy is moderate at 262, and with a period of 8 seconds, those waves will have a bit of punch. It won’t be huge, but it’ll be smooth. Be aware, this spot can get crowded often.
The water temperature is hanging around 75°F, which is right about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
After that Monday morning window, things get a bit messy again. The wind picks up through the rest of the week, and the swell drops off pretty significantly. We’re looking at a lot of 2ft to 3ft days with onshore winds through to the 18th of September. There’s a pulse of energy on Friday the 18th – combined energy hits 719 – but the wind is onshore at 16 mph from the North, making it messy.
We then hit another quiet spell. From about the 19th through the 24th, the swell is small and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore. It’s not totally flat, but it’s nothing to get excited about, with heights mostly under 4ft and poor conditions.
Then, hang onto your board. The standout session of the whole 16-day outlook might fall on Saturday, September 26th. The morning at El Comedor looks promising. We’re seeing a nice 4ft swell from the NNW, which is the optimum direction for this break. The period jumps all the way to 14 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. A long period like that means the waves will have real shape and energy, and it’s going to love breaking on that reef. With the wind going *glassy* again from the NE at just 3 mph, conditions will be pristine. The combined energy is a strong 690, so there’s plenty of push. This is the one to circle on your calendar, but it’s a long way out, so treat it as promising but not set in stone.
So, bottom line: Monday the 14th morning is your early call, but hold out for Saturday the 26th if you can. That’s the one that could be a real treat.
Signing off,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NE 9 | NNW 10 | NE 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
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210 | 349 | 385 | 355 | 397 | 346 | 341 | 266 | 155 | 127 | 117 | 103 | 63 | 38 | 28 | 41 | 122 | 223 | 302 | 353 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 2:42AM2.18m | 2:55PM2.34m | 3:15AM2.16m | 3:29PM2.24m | 3:48AM2.09m | 4:03PM2.09m | 4:20AM1.98m | 4:36PM1.90m | 4:52AM1.85m | 5:12PM1.71m | 5:28AM1.69m | 5:53PM1.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:33PM-0.05m | 8:40AM0.04m | 9:06PM-0.01m | 9:15AM0.08m | 9:37PM0.09m | 9:49AM0.16m | 10:07PM0.22m | 10:22AM0.28m | 10:38PM0.37m | 10:58AM0.43m | 11:10PM0.54m | 11:38AM0.59m | 11:48PM0.70m | |||||||
— | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | |
8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 11 | N 10 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 |
103 | 87 | 76 | 71 | 20 | 18 | 341 | 266 | 155 | 127 | 62 | 49 | 62 | 33 | 28 | 17 | 35 | 23 | 58 | 131 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 16 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | N 7 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 11 | NNW 9 | NW 12 | NW 10 | NNE 10 |
54 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 25 | 70 | 99 | 117 | 117 | 38 | 63 | 38 | 17 | 29 | 8 | 40 | 25 | 90 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | NW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | N 17 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | N 8 | NNW 11 | N 13 | NW 12 | NNE 7 | NNW 9 | NW 13 | N 13 | N 15 | — |
3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 43 | 103 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 4 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
210 | 349 | 385 | 355 | 397 | 346 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 40 | 24 | 21 | 41 | 122 | 223 | 302 | 353 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 37 | 37 | 117 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 11 | 0 | 27 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 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.










