
Surf Forecasts:
El Comedor surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NNE swell with 560 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 4AM. 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 11s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Comedor over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get into it.
We’ve got a bit of a flat, messy stretch on our hands for the next week and a half, so you might want to get the fishing gear sorted. There’s nothing rideable until mid-September, and even then it's a struggle. The swell is small, weak, and mostly from the NNE, which is pretty much straight onshore for the reef here, and it’s keeping things choppy and closed out. The energy is weak, mostly in the 100s to low 500s (like 180 to 567), and that’s just not enough to get this place firing. You’d be fighting a losing battle out there.
The good news is we finally see a change in the pattern from the 16th. The swell direction swings around to the NNW and the period jumps way up, which is what this break is looking for. On Wednesday the 16th, we’re looking at a proper long-period groundswell, around 3ft to 4ft with a period of 16-17 seconds. The energy is suddenly strong, hitting 549 and then 791. The wind is light, and while it's cross-shore or slightly cross-on, that's nothing to worry about. This is the standout of the whole stretch. It might be a bit lined up and straight at certain times, but there will be waves. It’s for experts only, but it could be worth the paddle out. As the day goes on, it does get a little more cross-on and bumpy.
Moving into Thursday the 17th, the energy is still strong, coming in at 637 in the morning, with a solid 4ft of NNW swell, but the period drops slightly to 14 seconds. The wind is onshore, which is going to mess things up a bit. The morning is your best bet before the wind picks up in the afternoon.
The water temp at the start of the period is 76°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year. Nothing crazy, but you'll maybe want a springy.
So, to be straight with you: the first 13 days are a write-off. Don't even bother looking at the ocean. From the 16th, it starts to get interesting for the experts, and the 16th looks like the pick of the bunch. It’s a long way out, so treat it as promising but not set in stone. After that, it starts to fade out again.
Alright, I’ve been here long enough to know this kind of blank run doesn’t last forever. The forecasts can and will change. But as it stands now, be patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
181 | 157 | 96 | 66 | 64 | 37 | 135 | 106 | 160 | 195 | 201 | 240 | 286 | 262 | 328 | 356 | 408 | 541 | 512 | 454 | 402 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 6:17PM1.71m | 6:51AM1.67m | 7:35PM1.55m | 8:21AM1.59m | 9:22PM1.51m | 10:02AM1.65m | 10:56PM1.61m | 11:19AM1.83m | 00:00AM1.78m | 12:15PM2.04m | 00:48AM1.94m | 1:00PM2.21m | 1:29AM2.06m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:56AM0.47m | 00:25AM0.55m | 1:07PM0.61m | 1:45AM0.69m | 2:53PM0.66m | 3:34AM0.71m | 4:38PM0.56m | 5:02AM0.59m | 5:48PM0.37m | 6:01AM0.43m | 6:38PM0.19m | 6:47AM0.27m | 7:21PM0.05m | ||||||||
7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | |
— | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNW 8 | NNE 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | N 13 | NNW 12 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | N 9 |
181 | 27 | 96 | 20 | 19 | 37 | 14 | 29 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 90 | 113 | 109 | 118 | 108 | 119 | 92 | 86 | 90 | 42 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | N 9 | N 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | S 11 | S 11 | N 13 | N 16 | NNW 15 | NW 8 | NW 14 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | — | — | — | S 16 | S 16 | N 13 |
44 | 6 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 44 | 11 | 52 | 70 | 38 | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | NW 8 | — | — | NW 11 | — | NW 7 | N 13 | NW 11 | N 12 | NW 13 | NW 12 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 |
3 | 3 | 18 | — | — | 5 | — | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 21 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 7 | — | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 5 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
— | 157 | — | 66 | 64 | 33 | 135 | 106 | 160 | 195 | 201 | 240 | 286 | 262 | 328 | 356 | 408 | 541 | 512 | 454 | 402 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 45 | 37 | 101 | 115 | 116 | 116 | 116 | 72 | 37 | 126 | 117 | 72 | 103 | 116 | 37 | 72 | 116 | 11 | 117 | 116 |
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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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