
Surf Forecasts:
El Comedor surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, NNE swell with 435 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 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 1PM. 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 18s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Comedor over the next 16 days.
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way.
Alright, straight up—this isn’t a pretty picture for the first week and a half. We’ve got a real rough patch on our hands. For the most part, it’s onshore wind, weak little windswells, and pretty choppy conditions. You’re not going to want to rush out for anything until we get to the second half of the run.
Friday the 10th through Thursday the 24th is mostly a write-off. The surf is small and junky, with short-period swell, and the wind is nearly always onshore or cross-onshore out of the N or NNE. There are a couple of moments where the swell bumps up a bit—like Sunday the 12th and Monday the 13th, with some moderate wave energy (198 and 135) from the NNW—but the wind is still not giving us clean lines. It’s just not worth the paddle for a decent wave. A couple of days around the 16th and 17th see the swell push over 5 ft, but it’s still with 15 mph onshore winds, so the quality is poor.
Now, the standout. The one true glimmer of hope, and it’s a beauty, is Saturday morning, July 25th. Mark that one on the calendar.
For the morning session, El Comedor is your spot. This is a proper reef break, exposed to the optimum NNW swell direction. We’re looking at a solid 7 ft swell from the NNE, with a moderate period of 8 seconds. The combined wave energy is strong at 504. But the real magic? The wind goes glassy—literally, glassy—out of the NNW at just 3 mph. That is about as clean as it gets. The wave comment says it expects very good surf conditions, and I’m with that. This is a sharp, exposed reef setup, so it's strictly for the experts; it can handle that size. The water temp is 72°, which is about average for this time of year. Be aware that this break sees crowds often, so on a morning like that, you’ll have plenty of company.
The afternoon on the 25th loses that magic, with the wind swinging onshore, so get it while it’s clean. The late month sees a few other days with swell around 6 ft, but the wind doesn’t cooperate, so stick to that Saturday morning window for the best of it.
Stay patient, keep your wax warm, and I’ll catch you out there.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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) | N 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | NNW 12 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
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66 | 45 | 41 | 15 | 23 | 27 | 185 | 200 | 158 | 130 | 119 | 99 | 75 | 33 | 33 | 50 | 80 | 139 | 196 | 247 | 335 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 10:22AM1.73m | 10:52PM1.76m | 11:29AM1.85m | 00:01AM1.85m | 12:29PM2.00m | 1:01AM1.96m | 1:22PM2.15m | 1:54AM2.04m | 2:12PM2.27m | 2:43AM2.08m | 2:59PM2.35m | 3:29AM2.08m | 3:44PM2.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:35PM0.52m | 5:07AM0.43m | 5:45PM0.38m | 6:10AM0.34m | 6:46PM0.23m | 7:05AM0.24m | 7:41PM0.09m | 7:55AM0.16m | 8:31PM-0.01m | 8:41AM0.12m | 9:19PM-0.04m | 9:25AM0.11m | 10:04PM-0.01m | ||||||||
7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NNE 5 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
12 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 185 | 200 | 158 | 130 | 119 | 99 | 75 | 33 | 33 | 21 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | NW 6 | N 12 | WNW 9 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | S 18 | S 13 | S 16 | S 12 | S 15 | S 15 | W 11 | N 9 | NW 10 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 10 | NW 7 | S 14 | S 13 |
5 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 27 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | N 14 | S 14 | NW 13 | S 14 | NNW 10 | S 13 | S 17 | S 13 | S 16 | S 12 | — | — | NW 11 | S 13 | WNW 9 | N 11 | NW 8 | S 15 | S 9 | S 21 |
3 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 3 | — | — | 5 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | NW 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 3 | NE 3 | — | NE 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
66 | 45 | 41 | 8 | 23 | 24 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 2 | — | 2 | 10 | 28 | 50 | 80 | 139 | 196 | 247 | 335 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 11 | 45 | 11 | 45 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 45 | 45 | 116 | 116 | 116 | 525 | 525 | 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.










