Surf Forecasts:
El Comedor surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NNE swell with 589 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 10AM. 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 15s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Comedor over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, grab your board. The outlook for El Comedor is a real test of patience over the next couple of weeks. We get some solid swell coming through, but the wind is going to be a problem for most of it.
Right now, and all the way through the first week and a half, it’s a long stretch of poor conditions. From Monday August 31st right through to Sunday September 13th, it’s all onshore wind. The wind is blowing straight on the nose from the N or NNE pretty much every day, sometimes hitting over 12 mph. That’s going to thrash the surface and make it choppy and messy. There is swell, sure. We see the wave energy build from 209 (weak) through the first few days, hitting moderate energy (272-300) as we get into September, and then it really fires up around the 2nd with combined energy over 600 (strong). The wave height sits between 4ft and 7ft, and the period is short, mostly 7 to 8 seconds, so it’s windswell – not the long-period groundswell this reef loves. The bigger days, like when it hits 7ft, are going to be too big for beginners, and that wind will make it a nightmare. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for most of this period.
Then, after that long, gnarly run of onshore wind, things change. On Monday September 14th, the wind finally backs off to a light breeze. The wave energy is huge at 701 (very strong) with a 7ft swell from the NNE at 8 seconds, but the wind is offshore – light from the North at 6 mph. That’s a huge plus. The water is a bit warmer than usual – about 76°F, which is above average for this time of year, so you can get away with a shorty or a spring suit.
The standout of the whole outlook? I’d say Tuesday September 15th morning. The wind goes near glassy – a slight air from the NNE at only 3 mph, which is clean offshore for this spot. The swell drops to a more manageable 5ft, still from the NNE, with a moderate period of 8 seconds. The wave energy is a solid 519 (strong). This is your best window. It’s still a reef break for experts, and since the swell direction (NNE) is pretty close to the optimum (NNW), it should set up proper. But be warned, the day before on the 14th has a 7ft swell which is big, so keep your wits about you. It's a short window, but that Tuesday morning looks like the one to circle for a solid session.
Stay patient. The wind will turn.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 |
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 kJ | 125 | 114 | 212 | 237 | 289 | 469 | 589 | 569 | 418 | 270 | 191 | 196 | 164 | 160 | 212 | 152 | 121 | 171 | 200 | 194 | 253 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 4:03PM2.17m | 4:24AM2.02m | 4:40PM2.06m | 5:03AM1.93m | 5:23PM1.90m | 5:49AM1.80m | 6:17PM1.71m | 6:51AM1.67m | 7:35PM1.55m | 8:21AM1.59m | 9:22PM1.51m | 10:02AM1.65m | 10:56PM1.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:12PM0.13m | 10:25AM0.22m | 10:49PM0.24m | 11:06AM0.33m | 11:31PM0.38m | 11:56AM0.47m | 00:25AM0.55m | 1:07PM0.61m | 1:45AM0.69m | 2:53PM0.66m | 3:34AM0.71m | 4:38PM0.56m | |||||||||
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 | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — |
 | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 15 | NNW 13 |
| kJ | 47 | 103 | 41 | 25 | 13 | 22 | 32 | 38 | 31 | 270 | 191 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 11 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 20 | 72 | 98 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | N 10 | N 9 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | NNW 9 | N 9 | S 12 | SW 12 | NW 9 | NW 11 | S 11 | NW 11 | N 13 | N 16 | NW 9 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 16 | 54 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 27 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 20 | 19 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | S 14 | SW 15 | N 12 | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | S 13 | — | — | SW 12 | N 11 | — | SW 11 | N 18 | N 13 | N 11 | N 11 |
| kJ | 21 | 4 | 8 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | 5 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | — | NNW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 |
| kJ | 125 | 114 | 212 | 237 | 289 | 469 | 589 | 569 | 418 | — | 50 | 196 | 164 | 160 | 212 | 152 | 121 | 171 | 200 | 194 | 253 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 37 | 45 | 45 | 37 | 45 | 45 | 37 | 45 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 525 | 126 | 117 |
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