
Surf Forecasts:
El Comedor surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NNE swell with 362 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 1AM. 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 12s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Comedor over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's cut through the noise and look at the only game in town for this period: El Comedor. It's an exposed reef that needs a specific angle to work, and well, the whole sixteen-day outlook is pretty grim. Honestly, there isn't a single day here I’d paddle out for. The surf is poor every single session, from the 4th of September right through to the 19th.
Every bit of swell we see is wrapped around from the north-northeast, which is the wrong direction for this spot. It needs a clean northwest swell, but we’re not getting it. We start off with weak, short-period energy – 3ft at 7 seconds on Friday the 4th, with combined energy barely hitting 93 (weak). That's just messy. The swell does pick up a touch, hitting 5ft towards the end of the first week, and the combined energy climbs into the 300-400 range (moderate energy), but the period stays stuck under 8 seconds. This is windswell, not groundswell, so it’s going to be crumbly and weak.
And the wind? It's on it like a cheap suit. Blowing out of the north and north-northeast at 9 to 16 mph, and that's right onshore. A few days in the second week we get some cross-onshore action, but that's just turning it into a choppy mess, especially with the afternoon bumps. For a wave that needs clean conditions, it's hopeless.
There’s a bit of a tease right at the very end on the 19th of September, where the period jumps way up to 13-14 seconds (very long period groundswell) with combined energy around 185-201 (moderate energy). But the swell is tiny at 2ft to 2ft, and the wind is howling onshore. You'd be better off staying home. The water temperature is sitting at 76°F with a 2° anomaly, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, but you won't feel it through the disappointment.
Forget the board. The constant onshore winds and bumpy, weak conditions make this setup look way more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. There are simply no good surf options in this entire 16-day window. A long, blank run like this is just the nature of the spot when the swell direction is stuck on the wrong angle. Forecasts can change, but right now it’s a hard pass.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 |
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53 | 64 | 106 | 78 | 150 | 165 | 195 | 195 | 260 | 239 | 247 | 254 | 252 | 222 | 310 | 357 | 310 | 362 | 319 | 287 | 234 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 7:35PM1.55m | 8:21AM1.59m | 9:22PM1.51m | 10:02AM1.65m | 10:56PM1.61m | 11:19AM1.83m | 00:00AM1.78m | 12:15PM2.04m | 00:48AM1.94m | 1:00PM2.21m | 1:29AM2.06m | 1:41PM2.33m | 2:07AM2.15m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:07PM0.61m | 1:45AM0.69m | 2:53PM0.66m | 3:34AM0.71m | 4:38PM0.56m | 5:02AM0.59m | 5:48PM0.37m | 6:01AM0.43m | 6:38PM0.19m | 6:47AM0.27m | 7:21PM0.05m | 7:28AM0.14m | 7:58PM-0.03m | ||||||||
7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | |
— | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 11 |
20 | 19 | 17 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 25 | 90 | 113 | 71 | 148 | 110 | 126 | 112 | 64 | 66 | 46 | 39 | 37 | 61 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 8 | SW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | N 13 | N 16 | NNW 15 | NW 8 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 11 | N 10 | N 10 | — | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | N 14 | N 13 | NNW 8 |
20 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 44 | 11 | 50 | 30 | 38 | 8 | 8 | — | 5 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 12 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 11 | N 13 | NW 11 | N 12 | WNW 14 | NW 9 | NW 13 | — | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | S 13 | N 16 |
— | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 18 | 12 | 63 | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 20 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 |
53 | 64 | 106 | 78 | 150 | 165 | 195 | 195 | 260 | 239 | 247 | 254 | 252 | 222 | 310 | 357 | 310 | 362 | 319 | 287 | 234 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 116 | 116 | 116 | 116 | 37 | 72 | 72 | 126 | 72 | 72 | 103 | 72 | 37 | 37 | 72 | 37 | 126 | 116 | 37 | 116 | 37 |
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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.










