El Corniche Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for El Corniche.

To be straight up with you, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty average. The water's sitting at 84°F which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but the waves just aren't cooperating. We've got a long stretch of weak, short-period swell, mostly from the NW, hammered by onshore winds. It's a tough watch.

We're looking at a real dry spell here. From now, right through until the morning of Saturday, September 19th, there's basically nothing worth paddling out for. The swell energy is weak, with combined energy values barely cracking triple digits most days, and often dropping into double or even single figures. The winds are on it, the period is short, and the wave comment says it all: poor surf conditions.

Now, there's a glimmer of hope after that long wait. On Saturday morning, September 19th, things finally start to look interesting. We get a pulse of swell from the NNW at 6ft, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy jumps up to 314 – moderate energy, but a huge step up from what we've seen. More importantly, the wind is light from the ENE, which is clean. The score says expect good surf conditions. This is the standout. It's not giant, but for this break, after two weeks of nothing, it's a welcome sight. Just be aware that the crowd profile says crowds are possible here, so get out early.

Then on Sunday morning, September 20th, we get a similar setup. Swell from the NW at 5ft, still an 8-second period, and the wind goes glassy from the NNW. Combined energy is 306. Again, clean surf is on the menu. The afternoon gets messy with a cross-onshore, so make the most of the morning.

So, to sum it up: a whole lot of waiting, and then two good mornings at the tail end of the forecast. The surf will be on the smaller side but clean. It's worth marking your calendar for that 19th and 20th, but don't hold your breath before that.

Rusty.

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