
Surf Forecasts:
El Comedor surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, N swell with 449 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 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 4AM. 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Comedor over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s on the table for El Comedor over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch ahead. This is a world-class reef setup that demands perfection, but the conditions are just not lining up for us. The water temp is sittin’ at 72°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, nothing weird there.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first real chance to paddle out doesn’t come until the afternoon of Friday, 03 July. There’s a 5ft swell from the north, with a 9-second period and moderate wave energy pushing through (388). The wind is light and blowing straight offshore from the NNW – that’s the dream for this spot. But the file flags it as marginal, probably a tide issue, so keep your expectations in check.
Saturday the 4th looks similar in the morning: 5ft north swell, 10-second period, solid energy (398). Unfortunately, the wind is cross-onshore, which will put a bit of bump on the face. By the afternoon, the wind cleans up to offshore, but the swell drops to 4ft and the score takes a dive. It’s not what you’d call good.
From there, things get pretty grim. Sunday the 5th right through to Saturday the 18th of July – we’re talking two full weeks – it’s all marked as poor surf conditions. The swell sticks around, ranging from 2ft up to 5ft, with moderate to strong energy at times (like 524 on the 15th). But it doesn’t matter when the wind is constantly onshore or cross-onshore, mostly from the north and northeast, blowing 15 to 25 km/h. That’s gonna mess up the lines on this exposed reef. The periods are short too, mostly 5 to 8 seconds – weak, choppy windswell that won’t wrap in with any sort of power.
Even when we get a pulse of 5ft north swell with a 10-second period on the 14th and 15th, and the energy kicks up into the 400s and 500s, the wind is just rubbish. For a break that’s rated expert, this is a real shame. It’s consistent but it’s not breaking well. Honestly, with the onshore winds and the short-period slop, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for most of the run.
So to sum it up: there’s no standout window here. The best chance you’ve got is the very first afternoon on the 3rd, and maybe the morning of the 4th if you can handle a little cross-onshore texture. After that, it’s a long, quiet wait. Don’t hold your breath – but hey, forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | NNE 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 7 | N 5 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
364 | 510 | 379 | 307 | 295 | 141 | 230 | 209 | 199 | 52 | 136 | 37 | 46 | 36 | 27 | 60 | 68 | 123 | 121 | 121 | 140 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 4:25PM2.01m | 4:46AM1.77m | 5:00PM1.98m | 5:24AM1.74m | 5:38PM1.93m | 6:08AM1.70m | 6:22PM1.86m | 6:59AM1.67m | 7:15PM1.79m | 7:59AM1.65m | 8:20PM1.73m | 9:09AM1.66m | 9:35PM1.71m | 10:22AM1.73m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:39PM0.34m | 10:39AM0.40m | 11:16PM0.37m | 11:17AM0.46m | 11:56PM0.41m | 12:01PM0.52m | 00:43AM0.44m | 12:54PM0.58m | 1:38AM0.48m | 1:59PM0.62m | 2:44AM0.50m | 3:16PM0.61m | 3:57AM0.49m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | |
— | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | 9:01 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | N 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NNE 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
364 | 510 | 379 | 307 | 295 | 141 | 30 | 24 | 22 | 52 | 9 | 21 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NE 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 11 | NE 8 | NNW 10 | NE 8 | W 8 | N 9 | N 8 | W 7 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | N 13 |
21 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 33 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | S 14 | NE 8 | NE 9 | WNW 9 | N 13 | NW 12 | NW 8 | NNW 11 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | S 18 | NW 8 | NW 11 | S 16 | — | — | — | — | N 13 |
3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 5 | N 8 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 7 | N 5 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | 37 | 230 | 209 | 199 | 28 | 136 | 37 | 46 | 36 | 27 | 60 | 68 | 123 | 121 | 121 | 140 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 36 | 37 | 36 | 37 | 108 | 37 | 37 | 98 | 98 | 126 | 529 | 544 | 98 | 615 | 98 | 98 | 116 | 116 | 116 | 110 | 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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