Surf Forecasts:
El Comedor surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, N swell with 865 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 12s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Comedor over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, listen up, crew. I’ve had a long hard look at the charts for our main man, El Comedor, and I gotta be straight with you: it’s a rough stretch. The whole 16-day window is looking bleak, with hardly a window for a decent paddle. We’ve got a long, dry gap from now until the 24th of August, with nothing but poor surf conditions and onshore junk. The water temp is sitting at 75°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit, but you’ll be needing a whole lot of patience.
The first real glimmer of anything comes on Monday the 24th of August in the morning. El Comedor is a reef break, consistent, but it’s strictly for experts. The swell comes up to 5ft from the NNW, with a period of 12 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell, with some real energy behind it. The combined energy hits 834 (moderate), so there’s push. The wind is light from the NNE, blowing onshore, and the forecast is just marginal. It’s not great, but it’s the first thing we’ve seen. The break is often crowded, so expect company.
After that, it’s a long grind right through to the end of the month. The wind turns cross-onshore and stays relentless, with the swell building into the 8ft range by the 28th of August. That’s expert-only territory, and with that fresh cross-onshore breeze, it’s going to be lumpy and choppy. Not a pretty picture.
We do get a slight uptick in quality right at the very end of the run. On Monday the 31st of August, the swell is still solid at 8ft from the NNE, period just 9 seconds, but the wind eases back to a gentle breeze, and the wave state is only “fairly choppy.” The combined energy is a big 972-1073 (strong), so there’s heaps of water moving. The forecast is still only marginal, but it’s the best we’ve got in the whole 16 days. The 1st of September morning also has some potential with lighter winds, but the swell stays big and the period short.
Honestly, with this much swell and persistent cross-onshore wind, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing at times. The breaks are consistent, which is a positive, so it won’t stay this poor forever, but you’ll be waiting a long time for a clean one. Keep an eye on that 31st of August and 1st of September for your best, but temper your expectations.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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) | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NNE 6 | N 12 | NNE 7 | N 10 | N 9 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | NNW 10 | N 9 | NNW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 200 | 195 | 114 | 188 | 175 | 107 | 82 | 82 | 108 | 186 | 133 | 771 | 761 | 639 | 449 | 201 | 173 | 132 | 66 | 63 | 136 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:09AM1.53m | 7:45PM1.40m | 8:28AM1.43m | 9:26PM1.33m | 10:10AM1.44m | 11:01PM1.39m | 11:26AM1.56m | 11:59PM1.51m | 12:15PM1.71m | 00:40AM1.65m | 12:52PM1.87m | 1:14AM1.78m | 1:25PM2.02m | 1:45AM1.90m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:23PM0.76m | 1:49AM0.82m | 3:01PM0.84m | 3:34AM0.86m | 4:48PM0.79m | 5:04AM0.78m | 5:52PM0.66m | 5:59AM0.65m | 6:34PM0.52m | 6:38AM0.51m | 7:08PM0.38m | 7:11AM0.38m | 7:40PM0.26m | ||||||||
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 | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — |
 | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | NNW 10 | N 9 | NNW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 15 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 71 | 82 | 186 | 133 | 771 | 761 | 639 | 449 | 201 | 173 | 132 | 66 | 63 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | N 14 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NW 8 | N 12 | N 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 26 | 39 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 16 | — | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | S 13 | W 8 | NNW 15 | SSW 12 | — | — | — | W 11 | — | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | — |
| kJ | — | 10 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 44 | 14 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 |
| kJ | 200 | 195 | 114 | 188 | 175 | 107 | 82 | 82 | 108 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 15 | 22 | 33 | 44 | 66 | 53 | 136 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 45 | 37 | 45 | 45 | 37 | 45 | 37 | 72 | 37 | 11 | 72 | 11 | 37 | 72 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 116 | 116 | 126 |
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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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