
Surf Forecasts:
El Comedor surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, NNE swell with 358 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 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 7AM. 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 16s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Comedor over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you. Looking at this 16-day stretch for El Comedor, I gotta say, it's a frustrating one. The whole run is marked as "poor surf conditions" and scores a flat zero every session. There's no standout good surf here, no hidden gem days to get excited about. It's a long, blank run for paddle surfing.
We start on the 10th of August. Swell is small, around 4 to 5 ft, coming from the NNE with a short, weak period of just 6 seconds. The wind is up, too – a moderate breeze from the N and NNE at about 16 mph. It’s onshore or cross-onshore all day, so the surface is going to be choppy and messy. The water temp is 75°, which feels a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but you won't be enjoying it in these conditions.
As we move through the week, things don't change much. The wind stays a persistent problem. It's a constant moderate breeze from the NNE or N, with the swell direction pinned to the NNE. We see the swell bump up a little, hitting about 6 ft on the 15th and the combined swell energy climbs to a moderate 424, but it's all for nothing with the wind. The period stays short, between 6 and 7 seconds most days, meaning weak, crumbly waves.
Towards the end of the second week, around the 24th and 25th, the swell actually builds. On the 25th of August, we're looking at a solid 7 ft swell from the NE, with a period stretching to 8 seconds. The combined energy jumps to a strong 595. But the wind is still howling onshore from the N and NNE at 12 mph. That much energy with that wind on a reef setup is going to be a washing machine – messy, blown-out, and frankly, more interesting for kite surfers than anyone with a paddle.
Because the wind is consistently from the N or NNE, which is onshore or cross-onshore for El Comedor, and the swell direction from the NNE doesn't match the optimum of a NNW, it's just a recipe for persistent poor conditions. This spot needs that offshore S wind to clean up, and we're not getting it. Even the longer period swells (9 to 10 seconds) that show up around the 18th and 19th are a miss because of the wind direction.
So, the honest truth? There's nothing to recommend here for the next two weeks. You'd be fighting onshore slop the whole time. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because things can change, but for now, maybe find a different hobby for a bit.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
170 | 154 | 154 | 103 | 88 | 93 | 100 | 104 | 145 | 185 | 170 | 209 | 241 | 256 | 301 | 344 | 242 | 237 | 177 | 111 | 147 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 12:24PM1.99m | 00:58AM1.92m | 1:15PM2.18m | 1:45AM2.04m | 2:00PM2.33m | 2:28AM2.12m | 2:42PM2.40m | 3:09AM2.14m | 3:22PM2.40m | 3:47AM2.11m | 4:00PM2.32m | 4:24AM2.04m | 4:38PM2.17m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:46PM0.22m | 6:59AM0.27m | 7:35PM0.06m | 7:44AM0.15m | 8:19PM-0.04m | 8:26AM0.08m | 9:00PM-0.07m | 9:05AM0.06m | 9:38PM-0.04m | 9:43AM0.09m | 10:14PM0.06m | 10:20AM0.18m | 10:49PM0.19m | ||||||||
7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
— | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNE 7 | NNW 9 |
18 | 29 | 40 | 34 | 33 | 19 | 21 | 48 | 44 | 41 | 41 | 29 | 75 | 82 | 71 | 63 | 64 | 33 | 34 | 111 | 68 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | N 8 | N 8 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | — | NNW 9 | SW 11 |
2 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 34 | 29 | 25 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 6 | — | 56 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 11 | NW 11 | S 10 | N 14 | N 14 | N 8 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | N 13 | NNW 12 | N 11 | S 18 | — | — | S 15 | NW 8 | — | NW 8 | W 10 |
— | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 6 | — | — | 4 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | — | NNE 8 |
170 | 154 | 154 | 103 | 88 | 93 | 100 | 104 | 145 | 185 | 170 | 209 | 241 | 256 | 301 | 344 | 242 | 237 | 177 | — | 147 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 72 | 37 | 72 | 525 | 126 | 127 | 116 | 116 | 116 | 72 | 116 | 72 | 126 | 126 | 117 | 45 | 37 | 45 | 37 | 37 | 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.











