El Comedor Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get real about what’s coming down the line. We’ve got a solid 16-day window, but I gotta be straight with you – the first proper surf recommendation doesn’t kick in until July 20th, so there’s a gap leading into it. From there, it’s a long haul of onshore, choppy, and frankly disappointing conditions.

The standout spot to keep your eyes on is El Comedor, a reef break that’s strictly for experts. The water temp is sitting at 73°F – that’s pretty much bang on average for the time of year, nothing to write home about.

The overall pattern is rough. The swell is mostly coming from the NNE, with heights hanging around 6 ft to 8 ft, and periods are short – mostly 7 to 8 seconds. That’s windswell, not groundswell, so it’s lacking that punchy, organized energy. The combined wave energy is moderate to strong, hitting between 306 and 968. But here’s the killer: the wind is onshore or cross-onshore almost the entire time. Monday the 20th starts with a moderate breeze from the NNE at 16 mph, and it just keeps blowing. The wave comment across every single record is "poor surf conditions." Every single one.

Now, let’s talk about the one true standout. The best on offer is Sunday the 26th into Monday the 27th of July. The swell bumps up to 8 ft from the NNE with a period briefly touching 9 seconds, and the combined energy peaks at 968. That’s the strongest pulse of the whole run. But – and it’s a big but – the wind is still onshore from the NNE at 16 to 19 mph. For a reef break that’s exposed, this setup is going to be blown out and messy. If you’re an expert paddling out there, you might find some raw, heavy, and challenging waves, but it won’t be clean. The crowd profile says "often" at El Comedor, so expect company even in these rough conditions.

Honestly, for the whole 16-day stretch, the wind never really lets up. The swell is there, but the quality is just not there. For a spot that’s consistent, it’s a frustrating run. The first week (July 20-26) is downright poor, and the second week (July 27 to August 4) doesn’t look any better. The best you can hope for is a session of pure grunt work.

I’d say skip the paddle and if you’re into it, the wind and size might make this more interesting for kite surfing. But for a clean wave? Not this time.

Rusty.

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