El Comedor surfForecast / Gran Canaria / Spain

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El Comedor surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Comedor sea temperature is
20.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Monday (May 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 12s. 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 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) 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 0.2m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 11th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 11th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 11th May)6ft (1.9m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Comedor over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
NW
10
1.4
NW
10
1.3
NNW
10
1.2
N
12
1.5
NNW
11
1.9
NNW
12
1.7
N
12
1.8
N
12
1.8
N
12
1.6
N
11
1.4
N
11
1.3
N
10
1.1
N
10
1
N
9
1.4
N
9
1.3
N
8
1.3
N
8
1.7
N
7
1.8
N
7
1.7
N
8
1.5
N
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
459
400
327
418
534
985
827
989
902
632
459
345
228
166
306
230
235
303
343
323
280
Wind (km/h)
10
N
10
N
10
NNE
5
NNE
10
NNE
10
N
15
N
15
NNE
15
NE
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
N
25
N
25
N
20
N
25
NNW
25
N
25
N
25
N
20
N
20
N
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
9:03PM1.63m
9:54AM1.54m
10:06PM1.74m
10:50AM1.69m
10:59PM1.87m
11:37AM1.85m
11:48PM2.00m
12:21PM2.01m
00:35AM2.11m
1:04PM2.13m
1:22AM2.19m
1:47PM2.22m
2:09AM2.20m
Low Tide
2:37PM0.78m
3:37AM0.62m
3:49PM0.70m
4:33AM0.48m
4:48PM0.57m
5:21AM0.32m
5:38PM0.42m
6:05AM0.18m
6:24PM0.26m
6:48AM0.08m
7:10PM0.12m
7:31AM0.03m
7:55PM0.03m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:15
7:15
7:13
7:13
7:13
7:11
7:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:40
8:42
8:43
8:43
8:44
8:44
8:45
Temp °C
19
19
19
19
19
18
19
19
18
19
19
18
19
19
18
19
19
18
19
19
18
18
18
18
18
18
16
17
17
16
17
17
16
15
15
14
15
15
14
15
16
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
NW
10
1.4
NW
10
1.3
NNW
10
1.2
NNW
11
1.5
NNW
11
1.9
NNW
12
1.7
N
12
1.8
N
12
1.8
N
12
1.6
N
11
1.4
N
11
1.3
N
10
1.1
N
10
1
N
9
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.1
N
17
0.3
N
15
0.6
N
13
0.7
N
13
1
N
11
Energy kJ
459
400
327
305
534
985
827
989
902
632
459
345
228
166
4
4
6
42
127
155
237
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
14
0.4
N
14
0.9
N
13
1.2
N
12
0.8
NNW
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
N
15
0.1
SW
13
0.1
W
12
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.2
WNW
10
0.1
N
18
0.1
NW
9
0.1
S
13
0.1
NW
11
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
18
Energy kJ
33
57
255
418
217
4
4
4
17
4
7
3
5
5
10
6
3
3
5
3
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
11
0.3
N
10
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
13
0.1
N
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
21
19
5
5
4
3
4
3
3
3
4
8
6
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
4
0.6
NE
4
0.6
NNE
4
0.9
N
4
0.9
N
4
1.4
N
9
1.3
N
8
1.3
N
8
1.7
N
7
1.8
N
7
1.7
N
8
1.5
N
8
Energy kJ
6
8
10
28
33
306
230
235
303
343
323
280
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
3
3
1
2
1
3
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
37
36
11
11
11
45
37
45
11
90
72
37
108
525
98
127
116
72
116
37
37
Best forecast wave conditions in Gran Canaria
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
3
3
1
2
1
3
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Africa)
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
1
3
3
2
2
2
4
4
2
3
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
4
5
9
9
9
9
7
5
5
5
6
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
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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.

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