Surf Forecasts:
El Comedor surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, NNW swell with 611 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 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Comedor over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mate, Rusty here, dialing in from the local sandbar. Let’s get into it.
It’s a tough one to call. The next 16 days are looking pretty bleak, and I’m not going to sugarcoat it. The finder is showing a big fat zero for the entire stretch, which is a real bummer. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with no proper surf on offer. The pattern is basically the same from now until the end of the first week of September: small, weak, and messy. The wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, and the swell is just not cooperating.
We’ve got a spot here, El Comedor, that’s a consistent reef break, but it’s an expert-only wave. The water is sitting at about 76°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year. Not a game-changer, but noteworthy.
What’s the story? The swell energy is weak for the whole period. For example, on Wednesday afternoon the 26th of August, we’re looking at a small 3 ft northerly swell with a short period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is a measly 121. That’s nothing to write home about. The wind is a gentle north breeze, but it’s onshore, and the wave comment is just “poor surf conditions.” It’s a no-go.
This pattern just repeats. Thursday the 27th is more of the same: 3 ft, onshore cross-wind, and the energy drops to 100. Friday the 28th, the swell picks up a little to 5 ft, but the wind is a moderate cross-onshore from the NE, making it choppy. The energy climbs to 199, but it’s still poor. Saturday the 29th sees a bit more size at 5 ft from the NNW with a longer period of 11 seconds, and the energy jumps to 674, but it’s still cross-on and choppy. The word “poor” is stamped all over it.
The swell direction never really lines up with the optimum for this spot, which is from the NNW. We get some close calls, but the wind and the conditions just trash it. It’s a real shame because the underlying energy on the 29th is moderate, but the quality is just not there.
Looking further out, the second week doesn’t get any better. From the 30th of August all the way through to the 10th of September, it’s a flat, weak, and windy story. The swell heights hover around 3 ft to 6 ft, but the periods are short, and the energy is low. The wind is a constant problem. There’s nothing to get excited about.
Honestly, for a spot like this that’s consistent, it’s a bit of a shock. The setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing right now. It’s a blank run, and for this area, that’s not unheard of. Sometimes it just goes quiet, and we have to wait for the next system to roll in. Forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing to recommend.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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) | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
111 | 84 | 96 | 92 | 140 | 190 | 286 | 465 | 476 | 452 | 402 | 207 | 203 | 287 | 173 | 171 | 171 | 151 | 181 | 276 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 1:45AM1.90m | 1:56PM2.14m | 2:15AM1.99m | 2:26PM2.22m | 2:46AM2.06m | 2:57PM2.26m | 3:17AM2.09m | 3:29PM2.24m | 3:49AM2.08m | 4:03PM2.17m | 4:24AM2.02m | 4:40PM2.06m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:40PM0.26m | 7:42AM0.27m | 8:09PM0.16m | 8:12AM0.19m | 8:39PM0.09m | 8:43AM0.14m | 9:09PM0.06m | 9:15AM0.12m | 9:40PM0.07m | 9:48AM0.15m | 10:12PM0.13m | 10:25AM0.22m | 10:49PM0.24m | |||||||
— | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | W 8 | S 10 | NNW 8 | N 12 | N 10 | S 9 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 11 |
111 | 84 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 3 | 74 | 2 | 476 | 452 | 402 | 207 | 203 | 8 | 22 | 39 | 64 | 30 | 16 | 12 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | N 12 | N 11 | — | S 9 | S 19 | S 8 | NNW 10 | S 16 | S 15 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 11 | N 10 | S 15 | S 14 |
2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | 7 | 1 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 21 | 17 | 5 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | W 8 | — | — | — | N 12 | S 10 | — | — | S 19 | S 14 | S 17 | — | NW 12 | N 11 | S 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | N 12 | — |
3 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | 7 | 4 | 6 | — | 6 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 3 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 8 | N 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
5 | 3 | 96 | 92 | 140 | 190 | 286 | 465 | 198 | 165 | 174 | 139 | 128 | 287 | 173 | 171 | 171 | 151 | 181 | 276 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 525 | 108 | 126 | 126 | 525 | 518 | 126 | 116 | 117 | 37 | 117 | 45 | 37 | 45 | 45 | 37 | 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.
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