
Surf Forecasts:
El Comedor surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, NNW swell with 226 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 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) 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 16s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Comedor over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's chew the fat on what's coming down the pipe.
To be dead honest, the first week is a total no-go. We've got a stiff northerly breeze hammering the coast and the swell is weak, short-period junk. From Wednesday the 8th right through that first weekend, it's just onshore slop. Don't even bother waxing up.
Things start to get a bit more interesting come the second week. We see some better energy pushing in from the NNW around Sunday the 12th, with combined energy hitting 226, but that wind is still stuck in the north, ruining the surface. The real story is a building trend.
The only game in town is El Comedor, a reef break that lights up with a NNW swell. Come the third week, around Friday the 17th of July, we get some serious grunt. The swell is solid from the NNE, with wave energy shooting up to 302 and then 430 by Saturday the 18th. By Sunday the 19th, we're looking at a real beast with 2.2m waves and energy of 623. The period hangs around 8 to 9 seconds.
Here's the rub, though. That's expert-level size, but the wind stays onshore from the north and northeast, making it choppy. The water temp is about 72°F, which is pretty standard for the season. For a reef, that onshore wind is a shame because it'll be bumpy and wild. For the first ten days, you're better off finding a park. For the brave, the third week has the power, but it's going to be a messy, challenging session for experts only.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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) | N 4 | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | NW 12 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNE 5 |
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31 | 26 | 41 | 66 | 62 | 74 | 66 | 57 | 42 | 14 | 15 | 66 | 226 | 199 | 123 | 177 | 96 | 59 | 32 | 58 | 44 | |
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 | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:20PM1.73m | 9:09AM1.66m | 9:35PM1.71m | 10:22AM1.73m | 10:52PM1.76m | 11:29AM1.85m | 00:01AM1.85m | 12:29PM2.00m | 1:01AM1.96m | 1:22PM2.15m | 1:54AM2.04m | 2:12PM2.27m | 2:43AM2.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:59PM0.62m | 2:44AM0.50m | 3:16PM0.61m | 3:57AM0.49m | 4:35PM0.52m | 5:07AM0.43m | 5:45PM0.38m | 6:10AM0.34m | 6:46PM0.23m | 7:05AM0.24m | 7:41PM0.09m | 7:55AM0.16m | 8:31PM-0.01m | ||||||||
7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNE 5 | WNW 8 | NW 12 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 9 |
2 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 66 | 226 | 199 | 123 | 177 | 96 | 59 | 32 | 58 | 41 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | NE 6 | W 7 | W 7 | S 16 | W 6 | S 15 | N 14 | N 12 | WNW 9 | NNW 5 | S 14 | S 18 | S 13 | S 16 | S 12 | S 15 | S 15 | NNW 9 | N 10 | NNW 8 |
1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 24 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | N 8 | W 7 | W 7 | NW 6 | W 6 | S 12 | — | S 15 | NW 13 | NNW 12 | S 18 | S 13 | S 17 | S 13 | S 16 | S 12 | SW 12 | N 7 | — | NW 10 |
5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | 4 | 7 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 1 | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NW 5 | N 5 | N 5 | — | NE 6 | NNE 4 | N 5 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 5 |
31 | 26 | 41 | 66 | 62 | 74 | 66 | 57 | 42 | 4 | 12 | 15 | — | 6 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 44 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 116 | 1488 | 116 | 116 | 110 | 110 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 37 | 45 | 45 | 11 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 110 |
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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.
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