El Comedor surfForecast / Gran Canaria / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Sunday 22 Mar 2026 WET
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El Comedor surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Comedor sea temperature is
18.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Sunday (Mar 22) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Comedor in the next 16 days are 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 22) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sun 22nd Mar)5ft (1.6m) 6s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 22nd Mar)5ft (1.6m) 6s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 28th Mar)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
WSW
0.6
NNW
0.9
NW
0.9
NW
0.7
NNW
0.7
NNW
0.7
NNW
0.7
NNW
0.6
NNW
1.3
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.6
N
1.6
N
1.7
N
1.9
N
1.6
N
1.7
N
1.7
N
2
N
1.9
N
1.8
N
Period(s) (?)61111101412912127777888910111111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1799116315716813682127941811582332543744213434506151001890757
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
10
S
5
S
5
W
20
SE
20
SE
15
ESE
10
E
15
NE
20
NNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
20
NNW
20
N
15
N
20
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffglassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
ononononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:28PM
2.11
3:50AM
2.04
4:12PM
1.97
4:40AM
1.82
5:05PM
1.80
5:47AM
1.61
6:19PM
1.66
7:23AM
1.47
8:01PM
1.61
9:12AM
1.50
9:35PM
1.72
10:27AM
1.63
10:40PM
1.88
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:14AM
0.08
9:34PM
0.15
9:55AM
0.25
10:21PM
0.30
10:42AM
0.45
11:22PM
0.48
11:46AM
0.65
12:52AM
0.63
1:26PM
0.77
2:50AM
0.62
3:16PM
0.73
4:14AM
0.49
4:28PM
0.58
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunrise7:03--7:03--7:01--7:01--6:58--6:58--6:56--
Sunset-7:14--7:14--7:15--7:15--7:15--7:15--7:16-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191918191919191918191918181818171817171816
Feels °C (?)171715181919161617181716141415131514151613
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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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