Surf Forecasts:
El Comedor surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, N swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, NNE swell with 306 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period with N swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Comedor this week:
The surf forecast for El Comedor over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Comedor in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) 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 16s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Comedor over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next sixteen days at El Comedor are a bit of a write-off for paddle surfing. This is a proper expert-level reef break that’s consistent and exposed, but the wind and swell just aren’t lining up for us. The entire forecast period is plagued by onshore and cross-onshore winds, mostly from the NNE, which is exactly the wrong direction for this spot – it needs a clean offshore from the NNW to really shine. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
We start on Friday, August 14th, and it’s already grim. Morning brings a 5.6ft swell from the NNE with a short, weak period of 7 seconds and moderate wave energy (365). The wind is a direct onshore, so it’s messy and blown-out. Afternoon is slightly smaller at 4.9ft, but still cross-onshore and choppy. This sets the tone for the whole first week. Saturday and Sunday are more of the same – 5.6ft to 3.9ft swells, all from the NNE, with moderate wind and poor conditions. No score, no recommendation.
Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th offer a glimmer of hope with lighter winds and a slightly better 9-second period, but it’s still onshore or cross-onshore, and the combined energy dips into the low 200s. The Tuesday morning forecast even calls it “marginal” with a score of 1, but let’s be real – it’s still not worth paddling out. The rest of that week is a steady decline into smaller, weaker swells.
There’s a notable change around Monday, August 24th. The swell direction swings to NNE and the period jumps to a long 11 seconds, which is a groundswell – that’s normally good for a reef like this. The combined energy hits 429, so there’s some push. But the wind is still cross-onshore at 12 mph, killing any chance of clean faces. It’s still rated as poor.
The biggest swells of the window hit Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th. We’re talking 7.2ft to 8.2ft from the NNE, with energy climbing to 698 and then 921. That’s strong, chunky swell. But the period is short (8–9 seconds) and the wind is cross-onshore. For a reef break, this kind of size with a short period and bad wind just means a washing machine. It’s strictly expert territory at over 8ft, but even experts won’t enjoy this combo. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Thursday the 27th through Saturday the 29th slowly drop back to 6.6ft to 5.6ft, with the wind finally swinging to straight onshore at times, but the damage is done. There’s not a single standout session in the whole sixteen days. The consistent onshore flow and poor swell direction mean we just don’t get that clean, lined-up reef wave this spot needs. Sorry, folks. No good options here.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNW 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
248 | 210 | 230 | 285 | 236 | 199 | 147 | 70 | 113 | 183 | 207 | 246 | 235 | 230 | 185 | 188 | 157 | 148 | 90 | 136 | 161 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 3:22PM2.40m | 3:47AM2.11m | 4:00PM2.32m | 4:24AM2.04m | 4:38PM2.17m | 5:00AM1.93m | 5:15PM1.98m | 5:37AM1.80m | 5:54PM1.77m | 6:17AM1.66m | 6:40PM1.57m | 7:09AM1.53m | 7:45PM1.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:05AM0.06m | 9:38PM-0.04m | 9:43AM0.09m | 10:14PM0.06m | 10:20AM0.18m | 10:49PM0.19m | 10:58AM0.30m | 11:24PM0.36m | 11:37AM0.46m | 00:00AM0.53m | 12:22PM0.61m | 00:44AM0.69m | 1:23PM0.76m | 1:49AM0.82m | |||||||
7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | |
— | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
97 | 85 | 76 | 56 | 59 | 34 | 147 | 64 | 113 | 183 | 207 | 246 | 235 | 230 | 185 | 188 | 157 | 148 | 90 | 8 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NNW 9 | N 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | S 13 | S 14 |
10 | 9 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 33 | 55 | 68 | 46 | 26 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 3 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | S 18 | S 16 | — | S 15 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NE 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | — |
10 | 6 | 5 | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 70 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 4 | N 8 | N 8 |
248 | 210 | 230 | 285 | 236 | 199 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 136 | 161 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 72 | 117 | 117 | 72 | 37 | 45 | 37 | 45 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 0 | 37 | 11 | 37 | 37 | 45 | 37 | 45 | 45 | 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.
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