
Surf Forecasts:
El Corniche surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, NW swell with 123 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Corniche this week:
The surf forecast for El Corniche over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Corniche in the next 16 days are 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Corniche over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you about this stretch of coast. The outlook is pretty grim for the next couple of weeks, with a long stretch of flat, junk conditions. There’s only one morning that might offer a tiny window of something worthwhile, and even then, it’s far from a classic.
The first hint of anything surfable doesn’t show up until Thursday, the 20th of August. That morning, El Corniche is looking at a 4ft swell from the NNW with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 178, and the real kicker is the wind – it’s glassy, dead calm. That’s a major positive, giving you clean, unbroken faces. But, it’s a rare-breaking spot, so you’re chasing a gamble. The water is a warm 84°, much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable while you wait.
Before that date, the entire forecast is a write-off. From the start of the outlook right through to the morning of the 20th, every single session is rated as poor. The swell is small, mostly under 3ft, with short, weak period around 6 to 7 seconds – the combined energy barely ever cracks 100, mostly sitting in the 20s to 80s. The wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore, from the WNW or NW, making everything choppy and messy. There’s nothing to get excited about.
After that one glassy morning on the 20th, we’re straight back into the rough. Friday the 21st morning is marginal at best – a tiny 2ft NW swell with a light onshore breeze, and the energy drops right off to 46. Not worth the paddle. The whole second week of the outlook is a pattern of onshore winds and weak, short-period waves. This is a blank run, and for this area, a run of poor conditions like this is sadly pretty normal.
The only time to even consider a paddle is that Thursday morning, the 20th, for the cleanest, most promising window. But don’t expect much.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
39 | 28 | 17 | 17 | 25 | 69 | 101 | 123 | 59 | 73 | 56 | 54 | 49 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 21 | 31 | 32 | 37 | 78 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:32PM0.14m | 4:24AM0.18m | 6:47PM0.14m | 6:28AM0.19m | 8:10PM0.16m | 7:42AM0.22m | 8:54PM0.19m | 8:33AM0.24m | 9:30PM0.20m | 9:14AM0.26m | 10:02PM0.22m | 9:51AM0.27m | 10:32PM0.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:33AM0.09m | 9:10PM0.10m | 12:09PM0.09m | 11:46PM0.11m | 1:44PM0.06m | 1:27AM0.10m | 2:35PM0.03m | 2:23AM0.08m | 3:15PM0.01m | 3:05AM0.06m | 3:50PM-0.01m | 3:42AM0.04m | 4:23PM-0.01m | 4:16AM0.03m | |||||||
5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | |
— | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | — | WNW 7 | — | — | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | ENE 4 |
39 | 28 | 17 | 17 | — | 5 | — | — | 59 | 73 | 56 | 54 | 49 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 21 | 31 | 32 | 37 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | — |
1 | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 32 | 35 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 5 | — | — | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 3 | NNW 7 |
— | 5 | — | — | 25 | 69 | 101 | 123 | 23 | 26 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 78 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2473 | 2653 | 2165 | 2165 | 2653 | 2008 | 2076 | 2653 | 443 | 446 | 2653 | 0 | 1097 | 1097 | 0 | 3072 | 3163 | 617 | 3073 | 3270 | 3077 |
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Information about the El Corniche Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for El Corniche provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Corniche can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Corniche 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 Corniche) 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 Corniche 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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