Surf Forecasts:
El Comedor surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NNE swell with 283 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period with NNE swell.
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 (Aug 02) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Comedor in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) 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 13s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Comedor over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. The forecast window is a tough one for the region. We’ve got consistent swell aimed at El Comedor, a reef setup that’s strictly for experts, but the wind is the problem. It’s blowing onshore or cross-onshore for nearly every single session, and that’s making the surf pretty poor. The only real glimmer of light comes about a week out.
The water temperature is sitting at 74°, which is just about normal for this time of year. Nothing to complain about there.
The first week is a write-off. From Monday the 27th of July right through to Saturday the 1st of August, the wind is a constant 12 to 12 mph, blowing from the north or north-northeast, and it’s almost always onshore. The swell is there, running 4 ft to 6 ft from the NNE, but with a short period of 6 to 8 seconds, it’s got no real push. The combined energy of the swells is weak, ranging from 122 to 344. It’s just messy, choppy, and not worth paddling out for.
The one standout in the whole 16 days is Sunday morning, the 2nd of August. The wind drops right off – we’re talking glassy conditions with a slight air, just 3 mph from the north. The swell is 5 ft from the NNE with a period of 6 seconds. The combined energy is 231, which is still moderate, but the clean surface will make a huge difference. This is your best chance. Expect good surf conditions. Get on it early. The crowd situation at El Comedor is listed as "often," so expect some company.
After that, the wind swings back onshore Monday afternoon, and we’re back to the same story. The swell builds through the second week, hitting 7 ft to 8 ft from the NNE by the 10th and 11th of August. That’s double overhead and more, only for experts. The combined energy jumps into the strong range, hitting 824 on the 11th. But the wind is still onshore, 16 mph, and the period is only 8 seconds. It’s going to be a powerful, blown-out mess. If you’re into kite surfing, that setup on the 10th and 11th with strong wind and big swell might look more interesting than paddle surfing.
So, bottom line: one morning, Sunday the 2nd of August, is the play. The rest of the window is a long stretch of onshore wind and poor conditions. Forecasts can change, but right now, that’s the picture.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat night, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 339 | 283 | 250 | 204 | 176 | 167 | 117 | 93 | 104 | 127 | 110 | 123 | 151 | 165 | 180 | 111 | 132 | 105 | 182 | 144 | 220 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 3:58PM2.15m | 4:19AM1.93m | 4:31PM2.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:41AM0.24m | 10:11PM0.19m | 10:14AM0.27m | 10:44PM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — |
 | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | N 13 | N 12 | N 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | NW 10 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NW 9 | N 9 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 20 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 26 | 39 | 132 | 105 | 19 | 27 | 220 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | N 15 | NW 8 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | N 11 | N 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | N 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | N 9 | NW 9 | N 9 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 35 | 33 | 21 | 27 | 20 | 27 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | N 15 | W 13 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 8 | N 11 | W 8 | N 13 | S 9 | S 8 | — | NW 11 | S 16 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 5 | 5 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 3 | 7 | 21 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | — | — | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | — |
| kJ | 339 | 283 | 250 | 204 | 176 | 167 | 117 | 93 | 104 | 127 | 110 | 123 | 151 | 165 | 180 | 111 | — | — | 182 | 144 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 72 | 37 | 537 | 187 | 117 | 616 | 537 | 187 | 72 | 187 | 72 | 72 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 37 | 37 |
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