Surf Forecasts:
El Comedor surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NNE swell with 958 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) 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 0.1m 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Comedor over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’re looking at El Comedor, a reef setup that’s exposed and handles a good push from the NNW. This stretch is a straight-up expert zone, so don’t even think about it if you’re not ready for a serious paddle.
The water temp is sitting at 73°F, which is within a normal range for this time of year, so nothing surprising there.
Honestly, the first week is a write-off. From Monday the 20th right through until Friday the 31st of July, it’s poor surf conditions and flat to weak, messy swell. The wind is on it or cross-onshore pretty much the whole time, with speeds around 12 to 19 mph. The swell is coming from the NNE, but with short periods around 7 to 8 seconds, it’s not going to do anything with the shape. The combined energy is weak to moderate (436 to 887), but the wind kills it. There’s a big gap of 11 days with no real surf on offer.
The first real glimmer of hope pops up on Saturday the 1st of August. The morning shows a 7ft swell from the NNE with a 9-second period, and the wind drops to a gentle breeze from the north. The combined energy is up to a moderate 600. It’s still marginal, but it’s the first time it looks like you could actually sit out there without fighting the wind. The afternoon bump to 7ft (725 energy) is similar, but the conditions are still poor.
The standout, and I mean the *only* standout, is Sunday the 2nd of August. Morning session sees an 8ft swell from the NNE with a 9-second period, and the wind is a moderate breeze from the NNW – that’s offshore! The combined energy jumps to a strong 1151. That’s the kind of number that means business. The afternoon is equally good, with 8ft, 9-second period, and a gentle breeze from the NNE (still offshore). The energy is 1067. This is the window. The swell direction is NNE, but the optimum is NNW, so it’s a little off, but the size, power, and offshore wind make this the best on offer. Expect a crowd, because this spot is often packed.
Monday the 3rd drops back to 8ft and 7ft with poor conditions, and the rest of the forecast looks like more of the same weak, wind-affected slop.
So, the call is simple: you wait. You wait until the 2nd of August. That’s your day. It’s still a week and a half out, so don’t lock it in, but it’s the one that’s got my heart racing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 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) | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 428 | 464 | 441 | 397 | 362 | 344 | 310 | 297 | 303 | 356 | 426 | 494 | 589 | 636 | 744 | 823 | 887 | 935 | 870 | 847 | 699 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 6:44PM1.83m | 7:17AM1.63m | 7:37PM1.65m | 8:16AM1.55m | 8:44PM1.51m | 9:28AM1.51m | 10:04PM1.45m | 10:42AM1.54m | 11:17PM1.47m | 11:44AM1.62m | 00:14AM1.55m | 12:33PM1.73m | 00:58AM1.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:22PM0.50m | 1:01AM0.51m | 1:16PM0.63m | 1:53AM0.64m | 2:24PM0.73m | 2:59AM0.73m | 3:47PM0.76m | 4:15AM0.75m | 5:06PM0.72m | 5:23AM0.70m | 6:05PM0.62m | 6:15AM0.61m | 6:51PM0.51m | ||||||||
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 | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — |
 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 8 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | W 10 | S 13 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | N 10 | N 9 | S 13 | N 8 | N 8 | SW 12 | — | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 16 | S 11 | S 14 | S 15 | S 15 | — | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | — | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | W 13 | NW 12 | N 9 | — | S 12 | W 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 10 | — | S 16 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 428 | 464 | 441 | 397 | 362 | 344 | 310 | 297 | 303 | 356 | 426 | 494 | 589 | 636 | 744 | 823 | 887 | 935 | 870 | 847 | 699 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 116 | 45 | 45 | 116 | 110 | 116 | 116 | 116 | 116 | 116 | 117 | 116 | 117 | 116 | 116 | 117 | 525 | 116 | 117 | 117 |
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