
Surf Forecasts:
El Comedor surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NNE swell with 696 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 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7PM. 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Comedor over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s happening at El Comedor. I’ve looked at the numbers and honestly, it’s a tough stretch ahead. The surf is on the menu, but the conditions are making it hard to swallow for most of the next two weeks.
The overall pattern is dominated by a relentless onshore wind. From the get-go on Saturday the 25th, we’ve got a fresh breeze blowing straight onto the reef, with a 8ft swell from the NNE. The water is sitting at 73°, which is about average for this time of year. The combined energy of all swells directed here is moderate (660), but with that wind and a short period of 8 seconds, it’s just messy. The scores are a flat zero all the way through. The wind barely lets up, staying onshore or cross-onshore for the entire 16-day window.
For the first week, from Saturday the 25th right through to Thursday the 31st, it’s a write-off. Swell heights drop from 8ft down to 4ft, and the period shortens to 6 seconds, which is just wind chop. The wave comment says it all: “poor surf conditions.” This is an expert-only reef break, so even when the swell is around 5ft to 6ft, the onshore wind makes it a dangerous, bumpy mess.
The first hint of a change comes on Sunday the 2nd of August. The morning shows a 5ft swell with a better 8-second period, and the wind finally drops to a light breeze. The score ticks up to 1, with a note of “marginal surf forecast.” It’s not good, but it’s the first sign of life. The combined energy is moderate (338). By Tuesday the 5th of August, the swell direction shifts to the NNW, which is the optimum direction for this spot, and the period jumps to 11 seconds. The swell height drops to 3ft, but the energy is still moderate (452). The wind is a gentle breeze, but it’s still onshore, so the waves will be clean but small.
The real standout, if you can call it that, is on Friday the 7th of August. We get a 6ft swell from the NNE with a 10-second period. The combined energy is strong (664). But here’s the catch: the wind is still a moderate onshore breeze at 16 mph. It’s the biggest swell of the outlook, but the conditions will be rough. For a reef break, this is borderline for experts only, and not enjoyable. The period is decent, but the onshore wind will ruin the shape.
Honestly, for a paddle surfer, there is no standout session here. The reef is exposed, and the wind is almost always on it. If you’re a kite surfer, the setup from the 25th to the 27th, with 8ft+ of swell and strong onshore wind, looks much more interesting than anything for a surfboard. The gap between now and the first marginal day on the 2nd of August is a full 8 days of poor surf. The blank run is real, but this spot is consistent, so it won’t stay this way forever. Keep an eye on the forecasts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
657 | 679 | 672 | 619 | 583 | 480 | 331 | 276 | 283 | 234 | 240 | 186 | 119 | 100 | 117 | 103 | 87 | 93 | 100 | 100 | 155 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 11:44AM1.62m | 00:14AM1.55m | 12:33PM1.73m | 00:58AM1.65m | 1:14PM1.85m | 1:36AM1.75m | 1:50PM1.96m | 2:10AM1.83m | 2:23PM2.06m | 2:42AM1.89m | 2:55PM2.13m | 3:14AM1.93m | 3:26PM2.16m | 3:46AM1.94m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:05PM0.62m | 6:15AM0.61m | 6:51PM0.51m | 6:57AM0.51m | 7:29PM0.41m | 7:33AM0.41m | 8:04PM0.32m | 8:06AM0.32m | 8:37PM0.25m | 8:38AM0.27m | 9:08PM0.20m | 9:10AM0.24m | 9:40PM0.18m | ||||||||
7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | |
— | 8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 18 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | — | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | N 13 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
5 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 24 | 21 | 29 | 37 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | — | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | N 15 | NW 8 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | N 11 | N 13 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | N 11 | N 10 |
3 | — | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 20 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 15 | W 13 | W 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 8 | NW 10 | — | S 9 | — | S 8 | — | S 16 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 |
657 | 679 | 672 | 619 | 583 | 480 | 331 | 276 | 283 | 234 | 240 | 186 | 119 | 100 | 117 | 103 | 87 | 93 | 100 | 100 | 155 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 117 | 117 | 117 | 117 | 126 | 72 | 72 | 37 | 72 | 37 | 72 | 72 | 37 | 37 | 187 | 619 | 1162 | 518 | 90 | 116 | 72 |
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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.
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