Surf Forecasts:
El Comedor surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NNE swell with 479 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 4AM. 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 15s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Comedor over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and listen up, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been staring at this forecast for the next couple of weeks. Honestly, I’ll be straight with you—this is a tough one. We’re looking at a real dry spell for decent waves around here, and it’s going to be a long wait for anything that’s worth paddling out for.
For the entire 16-day window starting now, the only spot we’ve got on the radar is El Comedor, a reef break that’s strictly for experts. The water is sitting at 75°F which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick wetsuit, but that’s about the only good news.
We’re starting off with a real nothing burger. From Tuesday, the 18th of August, right through until the end of the month, the surf is just poor. We’re looking at a solid 12-day gap with no real recommendations. The swell is mostly coming from the N and NNE, with heights bouncing between 3ft and 6ft, but the wind is a killer. It’s either onshore or cross-onshore, blowing at 9 to 16 mph, keeping everything chopped up and messy. The wave energy is moderate at best, but it doesn’t matter because the quality is just not there. The period is short, mostly 6 to 8 seconds, meaning weak, junky waves that are closing out fast. The optimum swell direction for El Comedor is from the NNW, and we’re not getting that at all until the very end of the run.
The only glimmer of hope, and I mean a tiny one, comes right at the tail end of the forecast. Around Sunday, the 30th of August, the swell direction finally shifts to the NNW, which is what this reef wants. The size drops a bit to 3ft to 3ft, and the period stretches out to 9 to 10 seconds. That longer period will give the waves a bit more shape and energy. But here’s the catch—the wind is still cross-onshore from the NE, so it’s going to be a bumpy, fairly choppy affair. It’s not a standout, not even close. For a spot that’s inconsistent and only for experts, you’d need everything to be perfect, and it’s not.
So, what’s the call? There’s nothing to get excited about. The setup here is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, with that consistent onshore wind and moderate swell. If you’re desperate for a paddle, you could look at the very end of the first week of September, but don’t expect much. It’s a blank run, and that’s normal for this area when the trade winds lock in. We’ll have to wait for the next swell window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 158 | 140 | 133 | 169 | 165 | 161 | 196 | 165 | 223 | 215 | 213 | 320 | 310 | 302 | 212 | 175 | 216 | 359 | 389 | 476 | 446 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:54PM1.77m | 6:17AM1.66m | 6:40PM1.57m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:37AM0.46m | 00:00AM0.53m | 12:22PM0.61m | 00:44AM0.69m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — |
 | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | N 14 | N 13 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 |
| kJ | 158 | 140 | 133 | 169 | 2 | 11 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 44 | 58 | 48 | 43 | 55 | 89 | 62 | 15 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 11 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | NW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | N 12 | N 11 | SW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 |
| kJ | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 26 | 40 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 15 | NW 10 | — | SSW 16 | — | — | W 11 | NW 10 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | W 8 | — | — | W 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 17 | — | 24 | — | — | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 3 | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | — | 165 | 161 | 196 | 165 | 223 | 215 | 213 | 320 | 310 | 302 | 212 | 175 | 216 | 359 | 389 | 476 | 446 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 11 | 45 | 37 | 45 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 45 | 37 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 37 | 37 | 11 | 116 | 116 | 116 | 116 | 116 |
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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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