Surf Forecasts:
El Comedor surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NNE swell with 520 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 10PM. 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 12s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Comedor over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this 16-day window is a tough one for El Comedor. We’ve got a solid swell pulse coming through, but the wind is just not playing ball. It’s an exposed reef that needs an offshore from the NNW to give us a clean wave, and instead we’re getting hammered by a persistent onshore flow from the north and northeast. The water temp is about average for the time of year.
The first week and a half is a write-off. From Friday the 17th right through to Sunday the 27th of July, it’s a constant story of moderate onshore winds on a reef break. The swell builds from 4ft up to 8ft, with the combined energy climbing from weak (129) up to strong (1034), but it’s all for nothing. The period is short, between 6 and 9 seconds, making for a gutless, choppy mess. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
There is a glimmer of hope at the very end of the run. On Monday the 28th of July, we start to see a shift. The wind stays onshore, but the swell gets a bit more grunt, hitting 8ft from the NNE with a period stretching to 9 seconds. The combined energy is strong (1101). It’s still not clean, but it’s starting to look more interesting.
The real standout – and I mean the only real standout in this whole forecast – is the morning of Thursday, 30th of July. The swell is a solid 8ft from the NNE with a period of 10 seconds, giving us a strong wave energy (1053). The wind is onshore from the N, but it’s a lighter breeze. For a spot that’s consistent and exposed, this is your best shot at a wave with some push. The longer period means better shape and easier paddling, but it’s still a beast at this size – only for experts. The wind will be the enemy, but it might just be rideable. The afternoon of the 30th and the 31st drop off again.
So, to sum it up: the first 10 days are a bust. The last few days show some promise, but only the 30th of July morning is worth a look. The rest of the time, the onshore wind ruins the party. Keep an eye on the charts, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NE 6 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 123 | 145 | 189 | 205 | 198 | 236 | 270 | 270 | 376 | 455 | 480 | 459 | 379 | 379 | 390 | 376 | 400 | 464 | 481 | 507 | 472 |
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 | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 4:14AM2.03m | 4:29PM2.30m | 4:58AM1.95m | 5:12PM2.18m | 5:42AM1.85m | 5:57PM2.01m | 6:27AM1.74m | 6:44PM1.83m | 7:17AM1.63m | 7:37PM1.65m | 8:16AM1.55m | 8:44PM1.51m | 9:28AM1.51m | 10:04PM1.45m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:08AM0.16m | 10:48PM0.08m | 10:51AM0.25m | 11:31PM0.21m | 11:35AM0.37m | 00:15AM0.36m | 12:22PM0.50m | 1:01AM0.51m | 1:16PM0.63m | 1:53AM0.64m | 2:24PM0.73m | 2:59AM0.73m | 3:47PM0.76m | ||||||||
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 | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | N 9 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 6 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 18 | W 10 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | W 13 | NW 12 | N 9 | NW 8 | — | S 13 | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 21 | S 19 | S 19 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | S 9 | S 15 | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | S 10 | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 123 | 145 | 189 | 205 | 198 | 236 | 270 | 270 | 376 | 455 | 480 | 459 | 379 | 379 | 390 | 376 | 400 | 464 | 481 | 507 | 472 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 616 | 45 | 127 | 45 | 37 | 45 | 45 | 116 | 116 | 45 | 45 | 115 | 116 | 116 | 116 | 116 | 116 | 116 | 116 | 117 | 117 |
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