El Comedor surfForecast / Gran Canaria / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 21 Apr 2026 WEST
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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
18.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Comedor this week:

The most powerful waves expected at El Comedor in the next 16 days are 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 4PM. 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 Thursday (Apr 23) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 23rd Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s

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 Tue morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
3
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
NW
1.1
NW
1.7
NNW
1.9
NNW
1.3
NNW
1.7
NNW
1.9
NNW
2
NNW
1.8
NNW
1.4
NW
1.5
NW
1.4
NW
1.1
NW
1
NW
0.9
NW
1.6
NNE
1.5
NNE
1.7
N
1.5
N
1.4
N
0.9
NNE
Period(s) (?)7811101312131312121212111010778777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1151636457495607871116125087453359448826820413922321034124318475
Wind
(km/h)
20
NW
20
NNW
15
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNE
15
NNW
20
NNW
20
N
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
N
25
N
20
N
25
N
25
N
25
N
20
NNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
20
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononononcross-
on
onononononononcross-
on
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:03PM
2.01
5:40AM
1.76
6:02PM
1.86
6:51AM
1.59
7:18PM
1.74
8:22AM
1.50
8:47PM
1.71
9:52AM
1.53
10:08PM
1.77
10:59AM
1.64
11:10PM
1.87
11:49AM
1.77
11:58PM
1.95
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:42AM
0.31
11:20PM
0.28
11:36AM
0.49
12:29AM
0.45
12:45PM
0.65
1:59AM
0.55
2:18PM
0.74
3:35AM
0.54
3:50PM
0.70
4:47AM
0.46
4:58PM
0.60
5:39AM
0.36
5:49PM
0.48
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Sunrise7:31--7:30--7:28--7:28--7:26--7:26--7:26--
Sunset-8:30--8:30--8:30--8:31--8:31--8:32--8:34-
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191817181817181816181817181917181917181917
Feels °C (?)161515171715161513161615151613151513141514
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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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