Surf Forecasts:
El Comedor surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NNE swell with 634 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) 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 0.3m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Comedor over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get a look at the next couple of weeks. The only spot in the mix here is El Comedor, a reef break that's for the experts only. It's a consistent wave, but the whole forecast period is looking pretty average. The water is sitting at 76° and is feeling a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, which is a bit of a novelty, but it won't fix the surf.
The pattern is a long, drawn-out stretch of poor conditions. From Saturday, August 29th, all the way through to Thursday, September 10th, it's a total write-off. The wind is a constant problem – mostly a moderate northeasterly breeze that's either cross-onshore or onshore, making a mess of the waves. The swell is there, but the quality is terrible. The energy is weak to moderate, with values mostly in that 200-400 range, and the period is short, between 6 and 8 seconds, which means weak, lumpy lines. For a break that needs a clean, north-northwest swell to work its magic, the wind and swell direction combo is all wrong.
The first real sign of life doesn't show up until Friday, September 11th. The morning brings a 6ft swell from the north-northeast with a 6-second period, and the energy jumps up a bit to 516. The wind finally drops to a gentle breeze, but it's still coming from the north-northeast, so it's cross-onshore, leaving the surf "fairly choppy." Not ideal, but it's the first day that's not a total zero. The afternoon is a touch better, with the swell nudging up to 6ft and the period lengthening to 7 seconds, pushing the energy to 543. Still, the wind is the same, so it's a marginal call at best.
Saturday, September 12th, morning is the best of a not-so-great bunch. The swell holds at 6ft from the north-northeast, with a 7-second period, and the energy builds to 671. The wind is onshore, which is a bit better than cross-onshore, but it's still a moderate breeze, so it's far from glassy. This is probably the closest we get to a window, but it's still a "look but don't get too excited" situation for the experts.
After that, it's back to the same old story. The rest of the forecast fades out into poor conditions again. Sunday, September 13th, sees the swell drop back to 4-4ft and the energy slide back into the 300s. The whole run is a blank, with no real standout session. It's a tough call, but if you're an expert and you're really keen, the best bet is the morning of Saturday, September 12th.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | N 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
185 | 169 | 122 | 121 | 118 | 186 | 210 | 258 | 439 | 569 | 597 | 524 | 352 | 306 | 273 | 220 | 214 | 193 | 234 | 226 | 243 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:29PM2.24m | 3:49AM2.08m | 4:03PM2.17m | 4:24AM2.02m | 4:40PM2.06m | 5:03AM1.93m | 5:23PM1.90m | 5:49AM1.80m | 6:17PM1.71m | 6:51AM1.67m | 7:35PM1.55m | 8:21AM1.59m | 9:22PM1.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:15AM0.12m | 9:40PM0.07m | 9:48AM0.15m | 10:12PM0.13m | 10:25AM0.22m | 10:49PM0.24m | 11:06AM0.33m | 11:31PM0.38m | 11:56AM0.47m | 00:25AM0.55m | 1:07PM0.61m | 1:45AM0.69m | 2:53PM0.66m | 3:34AM0.71m | |||||||
7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | |
— | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | S 12 | SW 12 | NW 9 | NNE 7 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 |
185 | 169 | 68 | 33 | 98 | 41 | 17 | 13 | 22 | 30 | 35 | 30 | 352 | 306 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 193 | 25 | 31 | 32 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | S 16 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | N 8 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | NNW 8 | S 13 | — | — | NW 9 | NW 8 | S 11 | N 15 | N 13 |
31 | 5 | 8 | 27 | 21 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 27 | 3 | — | — | 14 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | — | S 15 | NNW 10 | S 14 | SW 15 | N 12 | S 15 | — | — | — | — | S 13 | — | — | — | SW 12 | NW 11 | — | N 15 | N 18 |
11 | — | 5 | 21 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | 4 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | — | — | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | — | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 7 |
135 | 99 | 122 | 121 | 118 | 186 | 210 | 258 | 439 | 569 | 597 | 524 | — | — | 273 | 220 | 214 | — | 234 | 226 | 243 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 37 | 45 | 37 | 37 | 45 | 37 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 45 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 11 |
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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.











