
Surf Forecasts:
El Comedor surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, NNE swell with 310 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) 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 0.1m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Comedor over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming up for El Comedor. I’ve got to be straight with you – the entire 16-day window is a real struggle. There isn’t a single moment where the stars align for a proper surf. The wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore, and when it’s not, the swell is just messy. It’s a tough run.
The pattern is set from Sunday the 9th of August all the way through to Monday the 24th of August. The wind is hammering out of the north-northeast, mostly a moderate breeze at 12 mph to 16 mph, and it’s either directly onshore or cross-onshore, ruining any chance of clean faces. The swell hangs around 4 ft to 5 ft, but it’s short-period stuff – mostly 6 to 7 seconds – so it’s weak and lumpy. The combined swell energy is moderate for most of it, sitting between 136 and 365, but it’s all junk. The wave comment on every entry says “poor surf conditions,” and the scores are all zeros. There’s nothing to get excited about.
The only slight shift comes right at the end, on the afternoon of Sunday the 23rd of August, when the period jumps to 9 seconds on a 4 ft swell from the north-northeast, but the wind is still cross-onshore out of the northeast at 12 mph and the conditions are choppy. The energy is only 208, so it’s not enough to save the day.
Honestly, if you’re looking at El Comedor, this is a write-off. The break is a reef, exposed to the north-northwest, but the swell is coming from the wrong direction and the wind is never on your side. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual. For a spot that’s consistent and expert-only, it’s a real letdown. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing right now – the wind is strong and onshore, and the waves are just choppy mush.
Hang in there, mates. It tends not to stay this poor for long, but for now, leave the boards in the van.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | 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 |
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212 | 200 | 203 | 234 | 204 | 247 | 195 | 131 | 142 | 146 | 155 | 165 | 192 | 170 | 198 | 209 | 248 | 310 | 279 | 286 | 286 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 11:22AM1.80m | 00:01AM1.78m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:01AM0.55m | 5:46PM0.41m | 6:07AM0.41m | 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 | |||||||
7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
— | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 |
6 | 6 | 5 | 17 | 28 | 4 | 4 | 22 | 15 | 21 | 47 | 45 | 41 | 41 | 21 | 101 | 96 | 104 | 65 | 61 | 49 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 12 | N 10 | NW 7 | NW 11 | S 11 | S 10 | WNW 10 | N 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | N 10 | NW 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 |
2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 15 | 34 | 29 | 25 | 23 | 18 | 39 | 22 | 9 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | NW 7 | N 13 | — | S 11 | — | S 13 | N 14 | S 13 | WNW 11 | S 12 | S 12 | N 15 | NW 14 | N 10 | N 11 | S 18 | — | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 |
3 | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 10 | 6 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | 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 |
212 | 200 | 203 | 234 | 204 | 247 | 195 | 131 | 142 | 146 | 155 | 165 | 192 | 170 | 198 | 209 | 248 | 310 | 279 | 286 | 286 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 72 | 37 | 72 | 72 | 525 | 72 | 37 | 37 | 187 | 72 | 37 | 72 | 37 | 187 | 72 | 72 | 116 | 72 | 45 | 72 | 45 |
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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.











