Surf Forecasts:
El Comedor surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, NNE swell with 285 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 10AM. 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 16s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Comedor over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get this straight. The 16-day window is a real mixed bag, and honestly, it starts off pretty grim. We’ve got a solid week or more where the conditions are just plain bad for a surf. The winds are all over the shop, blowing onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell is short-period junk. It’s going to be a choppy, messy, and frustrating time if you paddle out expecting much. There’s a big gap of poor surf from the 14th through to the 20th, with nothing worth your time.
Now, we do see a pulse of energy coming in around the 25th, but even that is tainted by the same cross-onshore winds. The swell height gets up there, but it’s going to be lumpy. Looking down the line, there’s something a bit more promising on the 29th. That’s a Saturday, and it’s got a solid amount of energy coming in with a clean offshore wind. That’s the standout in this whole period, but it’s a long way off, so treat it with a bit of caution. The call is for 6 ft at 8 seconds from the NNE.
For El Comedor (the only break on offer!), the water temperature’s sitting at 75°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Not a huge deal, but you’ll notice it’s not cold.
So, the honest truth from your local surf reporter? For the first week to ten days, you might be better off finding another hobby. This spot is exposed and needs that specific NNW swell to really fire, and the winds are all wrong. There’s a brief window mid-period where it looks like it could clean up, but the swell’s just not there.
The one to circle on the calendar is the 29th. It’s a Saturday, it’s looking bigger with 6 ft, and we’ve got a clean 12 mph onshore breeze which will make it glassy. The combined energy that day is strong – 582 in the morning and even 844 in the afternoon. That’s the kind of power that makes this reef break interesting. It’s an expert-only spot, and the swell direction is still a bit north of its optimum, but it’s the best we’ve got on offer. It’s a promising long-range call, just not a lock.
This is Rusty, keeping it real. The ocean’s not giving us much to work with for a while, but there’s a glimmer of hope at the end. Stay patient.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNW 9 | NNE 8 | N 8 | NNE 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 248 | 248 | 237 | 285 | 229 | 208 | 172 | 77 | 68 | 155 | 200 | 216 | 230 | 189 | 177 | 181 | 153 | 122 | 94 | 90 | 161 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 3:22PM2.40m | 3:47AM2.11m | 4:00PM2.32m | 4:24AM2.04m | 4:38PM2.17m | 5:00AM1.93m | 5:15PM1.98m | 5:37AM1.80m | 5:54PM1.77m | 6:17AM1.66m | 6:40PM1.57m | 7:09AM1.53m | 7:45PM1.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:38PM-0.04m | 9:43AM0.09m | 10:14PM0.06m | 10:20AM0.18m | 10:49PM0.19m | 10:58AM0.30m | 11:24PM0.36m | 11:37AM0.46m | 00:00AM0.53m | 12:22PM0.61m | 00:44AM0.69m | 1:23PM0.76m | 1:49AM0.82m | ||||||||
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 | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — |
 | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 8 | N 8 | NNE 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 97 | 85 | 74 | 59 | 60 | 34 | 33 | 77 | 56 | 155 | 200 | 216 | 230 | 189 | 177 | 181 | 153 | 122 | 94 | 90 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | S 14 |
| kJ | 10 | 9 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 2 | 32 | 68 | 44 | 26 | 26 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | S 18 | S 16 | — | S 15 | NW 8 | S 14 | NW 8 | N 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | NW 11 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 10 | 6 | 5 | — | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 46 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 20 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | N 8 |
| kJ | 248 | 248 | 237 | 285 | 229 | 208 | 172 | 70 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 9 | 9 | 161 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 126 | 126 | 115 | 72 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 45 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 11 | 37 | 37 | 11 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
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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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