El Comedor Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.14° N 15.55° W

El Comedor Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Comedor sea temperature is
23.5° C
0.9° 

El Comedor surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


El Comedor surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, NNE swell with 294 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 10PM. 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 11s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 8th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Comedor over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for this stretch of coast.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough run. We’re looking at a solid 16-day window, but honestly, there’s hardly a single session that’s calling out for a paddle. The only spot on the radar is El Comedor, an expert-level reef break. It’s exposed to the swell, but the problem is the wind. For almost the entire forecast, it’s blowing onshore from the north or north-northwest, and that’s just trashing what could be a decent wave. The swell direction is pretty much locked in from the north-northeast, which is a good match for the optimum, but with a short period of just 7 seconds, it’s weak, messy, and gutless.

From Friday 7 August through to Thursday 20 August, it’s a total write-off – every single session is rated as poor. The swell hangs around 5 ft to 7 ft, but with that onshore wind and low period, it’s just choppy and closed out. The combined energy is moderate at best, hitting a peak of 462 (moderate wave energy) on the morning of Saturday 15 August, but it’s still blown out. The water temperature is sitting at 74°, which is about normal for this time of year.

Now, there is one tiny glimmer, and it’s a long way off. On the morning of Thursday 20 August, the wind finally drops out. We get glassy conditions with a light north-northeast breeze at 3 mph. The swell is 5 ft from the north-northeast with a period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy is 196 (weak to moderate). It’s described as “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions”. It’s not going to be epic, but for this stretch, it’s the best you’re gonna get. The water temp is still around 74°.

After that, it’s back to onshore wind and poor conditions through to Saturday 22 August, with the swell dropping to 4 ft to 5 ft and the period finally stretching to 9 seconds by the afternoon, but the wind just won’t cooperate.

If you’re an expert looking for a clean, glassy reef, that Thursday morning 20 August is your only real shot. But honestly, the rest of the forecast is a write-off. The setup is so consistently blown out that it’s honestly more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Keep an eye on the forecasts, though – it tends not to stay this poor for long.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NNE
7
1.5
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8
1.6
NNE
7
1.6
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7
1.7
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1.7
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1.6
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1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
202
244
276
261
286
265
244
230
241
248
262
214
189
192
165
136
151
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160
203
Wind (km/h)
15
N
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20
NNW
20
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15
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20
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25
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Wind State
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High Tide
9:18PM1.59m
10:05AM1.66m
10:49PM1.65m
11:22AM1.80m
00:01AM1.78m
12:24PM1.99m
00:58AM1.92m
1:15PM2.18m
1:45AM2.04m
2:00PM2.33m
2:28AM2.12m
2:42PM2.40m
3:09AM2.14m
Low Tide
3:35AM0.62m
4:29PM0.57m
5:01AM0.55m
5:46PM0.41m
6:07AM0.41m
6:46PM0.22m
6:59AM0.27m
7:35PM0.06m
7:44AM0.15m
8:19PM-0.04m
8:26AM0.08m
9:00PM-0.07m
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Temp °C
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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.

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