El Comedor Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here, and I’ve had a good look at the charts for El Comedor over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a bleak run ahead. The only spot in the region with any data is this expert reef break, and even then, the conditions are borderline ugly for most of the period.

The first week is a write-off. From Friday, the 28th of August, right through to the late afternoon of Saturday, the 5th of September, you’re looking at poor surf conditions. The wind is a constant issue, blowing onshore or cross-onshore, mostly from the NNE and NE at 12 to 15 mph, leaving the surface choppy and messy. There is some swell in the water – around 4 ft to 7 ft – with the combined energy climbing from a moderate 206 up to a strong 739 on Saturday the 29th of August. But that raw energy doesn’t matter when the wind is ruining the shape. The period is short, mostly 6 to 8 seconds, which means weak, crumbly waves. This is not what you came for.

We finally get a tiny window of interest on the morning of Sunday, the 6th of September. The swell drops right off to a tiny 2 ft, but the period jumps to 11 seconds from the NW. Combined energy is still weak at 200. The wind is light and onshore from the N, which will keep the surface clean. It’s a desperate, long-shot session for the very dedicated.

After that, the second week starts with a bit more hope. From Monday the 7th of September through to Wednesday the 9th, we see a pulse of longer period groundswell. On the Monday and Tuesday, you’ve got 3 ft to 3 ft of swell from the NNW with a period of 12 seconds, pushing combined energy up to a moderate 265. The wind is light offshore from the N and NNW, and that is the best part of the whole forecast. The water temp is about average for this time of year. However, because El Comedor is a reef break that requires an expert skill level, and it’s exposed to the NNW, this is where it could get interesting. It’s a standout by default. The swell direction is a perfect match for the break’s optimum. This window, from the 7th to the 9th, is the only time I’d even consider paddling out. It’s not big, but it is clean.

After Wednesday the 9th, the energy fades away completely. Thursday the 10th and beyond sees swell drop to just 1 ft to 2 ft, with combined energy falling below 100 – that’s weak, barely any push. Winds stay light, but there’s nothing to ride. The forecast goes quiet into the second week with very little to report. The crowds are listed as “often” here, which tells you regulars know when it’s on. Given how inconsistent this spot can be, a rare clean session on the 7th, 8th or 9th will have a few locals out.

Rusty.

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