
Surf Forecasts:
El Comedor surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, NNE swell with 749 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 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 4PM. 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Comedor over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for this stretch, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough run ahead. The forecast has zero recommendations for the whole 16-day window, which is a real bummer, but don’t throw your board in the shed just yet. This area can turn around, and forecasts shift, so keep an eye out.
The only break on the radar is El Comedor, a reef setup that’s expert-only and consistent, but it’s exposed to swell from the north-northwest. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothin’ wild there.
The surf starts off weak on Tuesday, August 4th, with small 5 ft swell from the NE, a short period of 7 seconds, and combined swell energy at a meager 204. It’s poor conditions – cross-onshore light breeze with wind ripples. Not worth paddling out. Wednesday, August 5th, sees a bump to 6 ft from the NE, but still short period and cross-onshore, gentle breeze making it choppy. Energy creeps up to 348, but it’s still poor.
Thursday, August 6th, has 6 ft from the NE, period stuck at 7 seconds, and moderate cross-onshore breeze making it choppy. Energy hits 433, but the surf quality is poor. Friday, August 7th, brings 6 ft from the NNE, period still short, onshore wind, and energy at 361. Still poor.
By Saturday, August 8th, the swell pushes to 8 ft from the NNE, period up to 8 seconds, and combined energy jumps to 744 – moderate wave energy, but it’s onshore at 12 mph, so it’s messy. That’s getting too big for beginners, and with the short period, it’s not gonna be clean. Sunday, August 9th, drops a bit to 7 ft from the NNE, same onshore wind, energy at 488.
The middle of the week, from Monday, August 10th, through to Thursday, August 13th, the swell holds around 6 ft to 7 ft from the NNE, with periods never cracking 8 seconds, and onshore winds from the north or north-northeast at 9 to 16 mph. All poor surf conditions, with energy ranging from 289 to 462. The setup is consistently poor.
Toward the end, from Friday, August 14th, to Tuesday, August 19th, the swell stays between 4 ft and 7 ft, still short period, and onshore winds keep things choppy. Energy peaks at 652 on Saturday, August 15th, but it’s still poor. The last few days, from August 17th to 19th, the period finally stretches to 9-10 seconds, and the swell drops to 4-5 ft, but the cross-onshore wind returns, making it choppy again.
Honestly, with the onshore winds, short-period swell, and poor surf quality across the board, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The reef at El Comedor is meant for experts, but the conditions are just not delivering. There’s a gap of poor surf for the entire 16 days, with no standout windows. Don’t lose hope – things can change, but for now, it’s a quiet stretch.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 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) | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
178 | 154 | 222 | 332 | 313 | 317 | 375 | 375 | 254 | 353 | 368 | 511 | 737 | 749 | 629 | 486 | 445 | 376 | 353 | 327 | 319 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 5:33AM1.84m | 5:48PM1.92m | 6:19AM1.75m | 6:39PM1.78m | 7:18AM1.67m | 7:47PM1.65m | 8:35AM1.62m | 9:18PM1.59m | 10:05AM1.66m | 10:49PM1.65m | 11:22AM1.80m | 00:01AM1.78m | 12:24PM1.99m | 00:58AM1.92m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:30AM0.41m | 00:02AM0.38m | 12:19PM0.50m | 00:55AM0.49m | 1:24PM0.60m | 2:05AM0.59m | 2:52PM0.64m | 3:35AM0.62m | 4:29PM0.57m | 5:01AM0.55m | 5:46PM0.41m | 6:07AM0.41m | 6:46PM0.22m | ||||||||
7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | |
— | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | N 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 12 | W 11 | NW 7 |
12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 24 | 49 | 70 | 87 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 11 | N 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | W 12 | S 11 | NW 11 |
14 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | NW 11 | S 12 | N 11 | N 12 | N 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | — | S 13 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | S 11 | — | S 11 |
6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
178 | 154 | 222 | 332 | 313 | 317 | 375 | 375 | 254 | 353 | 368 | 511 | 737 | 749 | 629 | 486 | 445 | 376 | 353 | 327 | 319 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 72 | 116 | 72 | 90 | 116 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 525 | 525 | 72 | 117 | 72 | 116 | 72 | 117 | 72 | 117 |
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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.











