El Corniche Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, I’m looking at a pretty grim run for El Corniche. The next stretch is a write-off for any decent paddle. The first seven days are a total bust – poor surf, onshore winds, messy conditions. You’ll be looking at a blank period from the start all the way through to the 9th of August. It’s just not worth getting wet.

The only glimmer of something rideable comes on the morning of Monday, the 10th. The swell is small, only 2ft from the NW, with a period of 7 seconds, so no real grunt. The combined energy is weak (61). What makes it stand out, and the only reason I’m mentioning it, is the wind. It’s glassy. That’s a rare treat for El Corniche. It’ll be clean, but tiny. Not a standout, just a chance for a longboard if you’re desperate. After that, it’s back to marginal and poor conditions for the rest of the week.

The second week, from the 12th, there’s a slight bump in size. The swell gets up to 4ft from the NW, with a period of 7 seconds. The energy finally gets into the moderate zone (132 on the 12th morning, 112 in the afternoon, and again 102 on the 15th afternoon). But the wind is onshore or cross-onshore for almost every session. It’s a classic case of swell running straight into the wind. The best of that bunch is the morning of the 15th of August, with 3ft from the NNW and a light cross-onshore breeze, but it’s only rated as marginal.

The water temperature is a standout itself, sitting at 84°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a notable anomaly of 4°.

So, the bottom line: there is no true standout in this window. The only real highlight is that glassy morning on the 10th, but it’s tiny. For the rest of it, you’re chasing wind-affected, small waves. It’s a tough run for a spot that’s already inconsistent. Don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

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