El Comedor Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.14° N 15.55° W

El Comedor Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Comedor sea temperature is
24.2° C
1.3° 

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 20 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, NNW swell with 1,026 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 24th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for our local stretch. To be straight up with you, it’s a tough run ahead. We’ve got a long dry spell before anything that might be worth a look, and even then, the conditions are going to be a battle.

Looking at the whole 16-day picture, the first solid chance doesn’t show up until Monday the 24th of August, and even that’s a marginal call. That means a real quiet stretch of several days with no recommendations. Up until the 23rd, the wind is just a problem. Most of the time it's onshore or cross-onshore, keeping the surf completely messy. The water is sitting around 76°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a nice thought at least, but you’ll need a good hoodie for the frustration.

Let’s talk about the only period that could hold some interest. On Monday morning the 24th of August, we see a pulse of medium-period swell arriving from the NNW at 5ft, but the period jumps up to 12 seconds, giving it some decent grunt. The combined swell energy is moderate to strong at 768. The problem here is the wind. It’s blowing onshore from the North at 6 mph, which should keep things rideable but far from the perfection we crave. This is as good as it gets in this window, but call it a low-key day for the patient crew. El Comedor (reef) is the only game in town.

After that, the wind stays poor, with moderate breezes and cross-onshore conditions dominating through the end of August and into the first week of September. The swell sizes bob around between 2ft and 7ft, but the quality is just never there. We do see a big spike in combined energy on the 29th – 1258 – but that’s for a short-period, messy setup with a fresh cross-onshore wind. Honestly, that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Everything is showing as "poor surf conditions." It’s a frustrating pattern.

The 7ft+ swell that shows up around the 3rd of September looks solid in height, but again, the wind doesn’t cooperate, and it’s another onshore or cross-onshore mess. That much swell (over 5ft) is also pushing into territory that isn’t ideal for beginners, so if you’re new, give those days a miss.

So, the honest truth: We’ve only got one really marginal highlight on the 24th of August. It’s a long haul of blank days. For the area, this kind of blank run is more normal, unfortunately. Keep an eye on it – forecasts can change, but right now, this isn’t the one to wax up for.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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20
Friday
21
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
N
8
1.4
NNE
6
1.5
NNE
6
1.3
NNE
6
1.2
NNE
6
1.1
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6
1.1
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6
1
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7
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10
0.8
NNW
15
1.7
NNW
13
1.6
NNW
12
1.6
NNW
12
1.4
N
11
1.3
N
10
1.3
N
9
0.9
N
9
0.8
N
8
0.7
N
8
1.2
NNE
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
195
114
165
147
123
108
104
111
186
288
1026
768
718
441
327
295
127
88
63
66
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
N
20
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20
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
10
N
15
NNW
10
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20
NNE
15
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20
NNE
Wind State
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High Tide
7:45PM1.40m
8:28AM1.43m
9:26PM1.33m
10:10AM1.44m
11:01PM1.39m
11:26AM1.56m
11:59PM1.51m
12:15PM1.71m
00:40AM1.65m
12:52PM1.87m
1:14AM1.78m
1:25PM2.02m
1:45AM1.90m
Low Tide
1:49AM0.82m
3:01PM0.84m
3:34AM0.86m
4:48PM0.79m
5:04AM0.78m
5:52PM0.66m
5:59AM0.65m
6:34PM0.52m
6:38AM0.51m
7:08PM0.38m
7:11AM0.38m
7:40PM0.26m
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7:33
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8:36
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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