Surf Forecasts:
El Comedor surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, NNE swell with 768 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 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) 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 13s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Comedor over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming up for the region.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this forecast is a tough one to swallow. We’re looking at a long, quiet stretch with no real surf on offer for the first several days. The swell energy is weak, in the double digits for the early part, and the wind is mostly on it or cross-onshore, making a mess of things. From Tuesday the 15th right through to the 18th, the conditions are just poor, with the swell bumping up but staying onshore and choppy. It’s a proper blank run to start.
Now, by Saturday the 19th, we start to see a bit of life, but it’s still marginal. The swell picks up to around 6 ft from the N with a moderate 9-second period, but the onshore winds are still a problem. Sunday the 20th is a little smaller at 4 ft, but the wind is still not playing ball. Honestly, the first real glimmer of hope doesn’t come until the tail end of the period.
Let’s talk about the standout here. It’s not the biggest, but the quality is there. On Wednesday the 24th of September into Thursday the 25th, El Comedor starts showing some real potential. We’ve got a solid swell coming from the NNW, sitting around 3 ft, but here’s the kicker – the period is long, between 12 and 13 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy. And the wind? On Thursday morning we have a near-calm, a slight air at 3 mph from the north, which is almost glassy. The combined energy climbs to 516, which is moderate. This is the best you’re going to get. The water temp is a balmy 75°, which is about average for this time of year. Keep in mind, El Comedor is an expert-only reef break that’s consistent, and with these conditions, it’ll be clean and lined up. It’s a long period swell, so it’ll be a bit more walled up, but on a reef that’s a good thing. Crowds are likely here.
After that, the second week is a mixed bag. The swell tries to build again around the 28th and 29th of September, with heights around 6 ft to 6 ft from the NNE, but the cross-onshore winds from the ENE at 12-15 mph will chop it up. It’s not worth the paddle. For the beginners out there, anything over 5 ft at this break with onshore wind is a no-go.
To sum it up: the first week is a write-off. Your best bet is to mark your calendar for Thursday the 24th of September at El Comedor. That's the one window where the stars align for some clean, long-period waves. Be ready for a crowd.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NE 8 | N 7 | NW 11 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | N 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 103 | 73 | 38 | 36 | 29 | 164 | 400 | 408 | 497 | 768 | 681 | 589 | 484 | 421 | 404 | 239 | 161 | 131 | 111 | 133 | 146 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 4:36PM1.90m | 4:52AM1.85m | 5:12PM1.71m | 5:28AM1.69m | 5:53PM1.52m | 6:15AM1.54m | 6:53PM1.35m | 7:33AM1.42m | 8:45PM1.28m | 9:31AM1.42m | 10:33PM1.35m | 10:53AM1.54m | 11:30PM1.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:22AM0.28m | 10:38PM0.37m | 10:58AM0.43m | 11:10PM0.54m | 11:38AM0.59m | 11:48PM0.70m | 12:33PM0.75m | 00:48AM0.85m | 2:14PM0.86m | 2:46AM0.91m | 4:18PM0.81m | 4:32AM0.83m | 5:23PM0.68m | ||||||||
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 | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — |
 | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 12 | NNE 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 11 |
| kJ | 51 | 36 | 37 | 19 | 29 | 36 | 24 | 38 | 88 | 79 | 68 | 38 | 484 | 421 | 404 | 239 | 161 | 98 | 72 | 57 | 146 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 13 | NW 10 | NNW 11 | — | — | N 16 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | N 16 | N 15 | N 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 103 | 73 | 38 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 24 | 85 | — | — | 5 | 34 | 21 | 131 | 155 | 138 | 131 | 111 | 133 | 42 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | — | NW 12 | NW 11 | N 12 | NW 14 | N 14 | N 15 | N 14 | S 10 | SW 13 | N 16 | N 19 | N 18 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | W 10 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NNW 15 |
| kJ | 37 | — | 6 | 19 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 30 | 57 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 30 | 21 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 4 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 |
| kJ | — | 39 | 24 | 36 | 26 | 164 | 400 | 408 | 497 | 768 | 681 | 589 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 116 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 37 | 45 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 11 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 |
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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).
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