El Comedor Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.14° N 15.55° W

El Comedor Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Comedor sea temperature is
23.8° C
1.1° 

El Comedor surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


El Comedor surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, NNE swell with 302 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 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 7PM. 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 14s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 22nd Aug)6ft (1.8m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Comedor over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get real about the next few weeks. To be straight with you, it’s a tough stretch for surf. El Comedor is a reef set-up that needs things to line up just right, and for the next 16 days, the ocean just isn’t playing ball. The swell direction is all wrong, coming from the north-northeast, but this place wants it from the northwest. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, chopping up whatever crumbly energy is there. It’s a classic case of having waves, but none of them are any good.

Saturday the 15th kicks things off with a short-period, 6ft swell, but the wind is blowing onshore at 12 mph from the NNE. The energy is weak (332), and the water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 75°. It’s just messy.

Sunday the 16th drops to 4ft, still with that onshore wind. The whole first week is a write-off. Monday through Thursday, we're looking at weak, short-period swell under 4ft, with wind that keeps ruining the little that's there. The combined swell energy stays in the low 100s to low 200s, which tells you how weak it all is. Friday the 21st picks up a touch to 4ft, but it's still onshore, so don't get excited.

Then comes the weekend of the 22nd and 23rd. The swell bumps up to 5ft–6ft, and the energy climbs to moderate levels (232–328). But again, the wind swings cross-onshore, and the period is a dismal 6–7 seconds. It’s going to be a choppy, bumpy mess.

The only glimmer of hope comes on Monday the 24th. The swell jumps to 7ft, and the energy finally gets strong at (660). The period also stretches to a more respectable 9 seconds. But here’s the catch: the wind is still cross-onshore from the NE at 12 mph. It’s still going to be a bit of a battle, and at 7ft, it’s too much for beginners. For an expert, though, this is the standout of the entire period—the only time the energy gets real. It might be worth a paddle out even with the wind, just for the size and push.

After that, it eases back down. Tuesday the 25th has 6ft with strong energy (460), but the wind is still up. From Wednesday the 26th onwards, it just fades away. The swell drops to 6ft, then 5ft, and the energy sinks back to weak levels. By the 29th and 30th, you're looking at less than 3ft of short-period slop, and the wind is still crossing up. It's a full-on blank run to end the window.

So, if you're an expert paddling out, the 24th is your best bet, but it's not going to be perfect. The whole run is poor, but that one Monday has some size and grunt behind it. The rest of it, you might want to check if the kites are flying, because that cross-onshore wind and lumpy surf will be more fun for them than us.

This is one of those stretches that makes you appreciate the good days. It won't stay like this forever, but for now, patience is the name of the game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.7
NNE
7
1.5
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7
1.4
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7
1.3
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7
1.2
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7
0.6
NNW
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1.1
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1.2
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1.3
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1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
256
229
203
172
143
56
151
207
211
194
150
133
146
146
171
113
140
196
234
186
186
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
20
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20
NNE
15
NNE
10
NE
15
NNE
15
N
15
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5
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15
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High Tide
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
8:28AM1.43m
9:26PM1.33m
Low Tide
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
3:01PM0.84m
3:34AM0.86m
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Temp °C
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Gran Canaria? If you are looking for accommodation near El Comedor, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Gran Canaria, consider staying in Arucas which is 4 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around Gran Canaria where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Galdar which is 10 km (6 miles) away, Las Palmas, Santa Brigida and Telde.

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