Surf Forecasts:
El Comedor surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NNE swell with 482 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 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 7AM. 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 12s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Comedor over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here again. Let’s be straight with you – this outlook is a tough one. The only break showing up for a full 16-day window is El Comedor, a reef setup that’s rated expert only. This is not a beginner’s game, and it’s not a time for the faint of heart.
The whole forecast period is a grind. The wind is almost constantly blowing from the north or north-northeast, which is on or cross-on for this spot, and the results are “poor surf conditions” day after day. There’s no real standout window, no glassy morning that’s going to make you sprint for your board. The swell size fluctuates, but the wind ruins it.
Let’s walk through it. On Monday, August 3rd, we’ve got a 4 ft swell from the NNE with a short period of 7 seconds, but the wind is onshore and the energy is moderate (209). The following days don’t get any better. By Wednesday, August 5th, the swell jumps to 6 ft (NE, 7s, energy 311), but the wind is still cross-on and it’s choppy. Thursday, August 6th sees 7 ft (NNE, 7s, energy 362) – that’s big enough to be expert-only, but the wind is onshore, so it’s a messy, dangerous wall of water.
The best of a bad bunch might be the Friday, August 14th to Sunday, August 16th stretch. Swell sits around 5 ft to 6 ft (NNE, 7s, energy 283-374), but the wind remains a moderate onshore breeze. It’s over 8 ft? No, it’s not that big, but at 6 ft with a 7-second period and onshore wind, you’re looking at a lumpy, closed-out reef. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual.
Honestly, for a reef that’s exposed and needs an optimum swell from the NNW, we’re getting a constant NNE swell with the wrong wind. This is a period where the surf quality is so poor, it’s not worth paddling out unless you’re desperate for a fight. The combined energy is moderate (mostly in the 200-400 range), but it’s wasted energy.
If you’re a kitesurfer, this onshore wind and consistent swell might look more interesting than for a paddle surfer. For the rest of us, there’s nothing to recommend here. The forecast can always change, but right now, this is a blank run. The area is just not cooperating.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 10 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 158 | 158 | 185 | 178 | 175 | 199 | 295 | 268 | 261 | 353 | 395 | 362 | 358 | 365 | 424 | 402 | 398 | 341 | 130 | 110 | 142 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 4:54AM1.90m | 5:07PM2.03m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:50AM0.32m | 11:20PM0.29m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — |
 | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 9 | NW 10 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | N 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | N 10 | N 10 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | 26 | 26 | 14 | 22 | 23 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 24 | 9 | 9 | 36 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 130 | 92 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | S 12 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 11 | N 11 | WNW 10 | S 12 | S 12 | WNW 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | N 11 |
| kJ | 20 | 13 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | — | S 10 | SW 12 | NW 11 | S 12 | N 11 | N 12 | N 11 | — | S 12 | S 11 | — | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 | N 12 |
| kJ | 5 | — | 2 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 |
| kJ | 158 | 158 | 185 | 178 | 175 | 199 | 295 | 268 | 261 | 353 | 395 | 362 | 358 | 365 | 424 | 402 | 398 | 341 | 127 | 110 | 142 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 72 | 110 | 74 | 72 | 115 | 90 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 37 | 37 | 525 | 117 | 72 | 525 | 126 | 72 | 187 |
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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).
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