Surf Forecasts:
El Comedor surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, NNW swell with 1,104 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 1.9m 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Comedor over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get into it. Rusty here, and I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough stretch for the region. Right now, through the whole 16-day window, we're looking at a long run of surf that's just not gonna get you excited. There's a lot of poor surf conditions on the cards, and the models are showing a big gap with no real green light to paddle out.
Let's start with the only spot on the radar, El Comedor. This is an expert-level reef break, exposed to the swell, and it's consistent. The water temperature is sitting at 75°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that's a nice little bonus if you're in the water. But that's about where the good news ends.
Over the first week, the swell is pretty weak. Early on, we're looking at small, short-period windswell from the NNE, barely pushing 3 ft with a period of only 6 seconds. The combined wave energy is low, around 143 to 164 (weak energy), and the wind is cross-on or onshore, making things choppy. It's not worth paddling out for.
There's a little pulse on Sunday the 23rd afternoon, where the swell direction shifts to NNW and the period jumps to 14 seconds, pushing the combined energy up to 660 (moderate energy). Swell height is around 4 ft. That's a long-period groundswell, which means better shape, but it's still marginal with the wind on it. Monday the 24th sees a bit more size, with the morning swell hitting 6 ft at 12 seconds from the NNW, and combined energy at 887 (moderate). But again, the wind is on it, and this is a reef break – that long period could make it a bit tricky if the sets are lining up wrong.
From the 25th onwards, the swell drops back down, and the wind stays onshore or cross-on. By the 28th of August, the swell picks up again, hitting 7 ft, but it's short-period (7 seconds) and the wind is a moderate cross-onshore breeze at 16 mph, making for a choppy, messy lineup. That combined energy hits 505 (moderate), but the quality is poor.
The last week of the forecast is more of the same: a mix of onshore winds and cross-onshore winds, with swell heights bouncing between 4 ft and 8 ft. The biggest pulse comes on Saturday the 29th of August morning with 8 ft from the NNE, but the period is only 8 seconds, and the wind is on it. The combined energy hits 794 (moderate), but the surf quality is still rated as poor. There's a bit of a longer-period signal on Sunday the 30th with 4 ft at 10 seconds from the NNW, but the wind is still not clean.
Into the first week of September, the wind stays moderate and cross-on, with swell around 5 ft to 6 ft, but it's all short-period, choppy, and messy. The combined energy hovers between 304 and 541 (moderate), but none of it is clean. The last day, Sunday the 6th of September, has a 3 ft, 12-second period NNW swell, but it's still cross-on and choppy.
Honestly, if you're looking for a standout, there isn't one. The best of a bad bunch might be the Sunday afternoon on the 23rd of August, with that 4 ft, 14-second groundswell, or the Monday morning on the 24th with 6 ft at 12 seconds. But even then, the wind is not favorable, and the surf quality is marginal at best. For a break like El Comedor, which is a reef setup, that longer period could be okay, but with the wind on it, you're better off waiting for a cleaner day.
This is a long stretch of poor conditions. Sometimes it's just like that. The break is consistent, so it's not a dead zone, but right now, the wind and swell aren't lining up. Keep an eye on the forecasts – things can change.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 11 | N 10 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
108 | 90 | 86 | 184 | 536 | 1041 | 887 | 669 | 545 | 400 | 320 | 229 | 116 | 133 | 127 | 44 | 59 | 220 | 401 | 495 | 627 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 1:56PM2.14m | 2:15AM1.99m | 2:26PM2.22m | 2:46AM2.06m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:42AM0.27m | 8:09PM0.16m | 8:12AM0.19m | 8:39PM0.09m | ||||||||
7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
— | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 10 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | W 9 | W 8 | N 8 | NNW 7 | — | N 12 | N 14 | NNW 11 |
27 | 90 | 86 | 184 | 536 | 1041 | 887 | 669 | 545 | 400 | 320 | 229 | 116 | 2 | 1 | 28 | 5 | — | 3 | 4 | 202 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 12 | N 11 | N 12 | N 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | S 11 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | N 14 | — | NW 12 | S 10 |
5 | 71 | 82 | 26 | 102 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | 6 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 17 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | NW 9 | — | — | SW 10 | — | — | S 11 | — |
3 | 3 | 3 | 57 | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 |
108 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | 16 | 18 | 133 | 127 | 44 | 59 | 220 | 401 | 495 | 627 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 37 | 11 | 11 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 72 | 37 | 37 | 72 | 37 | 90 | 126 | 126 | 584 | 127 | 525 | 117 | 117 | 116 |
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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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