
Surf Forecasts:
El Comedor surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NNE swell with 642 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 4AM. 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 18s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Comedor over the next 16 days.
Right, grab a coffee, mate. Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at the only game in town for the next 16 days.
It’s a pretty bleak stretch, to be honest. We’re looking at a single spot, El Comedor, and it’s a reef setup that only works for experts, with the right swell coming from the NNW. The problem is, the pattern that sets in is just rubbish for surfing. A long run of onshore and cross-onshore winds from the N and NE stuffs up any chance of clean waves for the first week and a half. That consistent N wind just keeps blowing right onto it. The water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.
There’s a big, empty gap here. From the start of the forecast, right through Saturday the 11th of July, right up to the morning of Wednesday the 22nd of July, it’s all “poor surf conditions.” That’s 11 days of junk. The swell tries to build, there’s some moderate wave energy, but the wind just kills it. On the 17th and 18th of July, we see some solid, powerful stuff – 7ft to 8ft, from the NNE, with periods around 9 seconds. That’s a serious amount of energy, but that onshore wind makes it a complete mess, even for experts. It’d be a washing machine.
Now, the one glimmer of hope. On the morning of Wednesday the 22nd of July, things finally shift. The wind goes glassy, coming from the WNW at only 3 mph. The wave comment even says “expect good surf conditions.” The swell is 4ft from the NNE, with a period of 8 seconds, and it’s not a big swell, but that glassy morning will make it clean as a whistle. For a reef break that needs it clean, this is your moment. It’s a short window though – that afternoon the wind swings back onshore.
So, the standout is undeniably Wednesday morning, the 22nd of July. That’s the only time in the whole 16-day window where the conditions align for a proper surf. It’s not huge, but with glassy conditions and a consistent north-northwest swell direction lining up with what El Comedor wants, it’ll be your best bet. For a break that’s “expert” only and “consistent,” it’s a crying shame about the wind.
Keep your fingers crossed the forecasts shift for that second week, but for now, that Wednesday morning window is the only one worth marking on the calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
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15 | 17 | 28 | 185 | 192 | 175 | 168 | 140 | 92 | 76 | 56 | 51 | 35 | 80 | 164 | 253 | 307 | 417 | 469 | 434 | 627 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 11:29AM1.85m | 00:01AM1.85m | 12:29PM2.00m | 1:01AM1.96m | 1:22PM2.15m | 1:54AM2.04m | 2:12PM2.27m | 2:43AM2.08m | 2:59PM2.35m | 3:29AM2.08m | 3:44PM2.36m | 4:14AM2.03m | 4:29PM2.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:07AM0.43m | 5:45PM0.38m | 6:10AM0.34m | 6:46PM0.23m | 7:05AM0.24m | 7:41PM0.09m | 7:55AM0.16m | 8:31PM-0.01m | 8:41AM0.12m | 9:19PM-0.04m | 9:25AM0.11m | 10:04PM-0.01m | 10:08AM0.16m | 10:48PM0.08m | |||||||
7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | S 19 |
15 | 7 | 22 | 185 | 192 | 175 | 168 | 140 | 92 | 76 | 56 | 51 | 21 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | S 18 | S 13 | S 16 | S 12 | S 15 | — | NW 11 | N 9 | NW 10 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 19 | S 11 |
8 | 15 | 27 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | — | 5 | 16 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 17 | S 13 | S 16 | S 12 | S 15 | N 6 | NW 11 | S 13 | WNW 9 | S 13 | S 12 | S 15 | S 9 | S 21 | S 21 | S 12 | — |
7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 3 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 5 | N 5 | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 3 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
— | 17 | 28 | — | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 35 | 80 | 164 | 253 | 307 | 417 | 469 | 434 | 627 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 116 | 116 | 127 | 117 | 45 | 72 | 45 | 116 |
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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.










