El Corniche Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.26° N 29.98° E

El Corniche Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Corniche sea temperature is
28.9° C
2.2° 

El Corniche surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


El Corniche surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, NW swell with 255 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with NNW 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (EET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 15th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 15th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful12AM (Sun 16th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Corniche over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

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

Honestly, it’s a pretty grim stretch for El Corniche. We’re looking at a long, flat spell that runs right through most of the period. The water’s sitting at 84° – that’s much warmer than normal for this time of year, if you can believe it.

Tuesday the 11th through to Saturday the 22nd of August is a write-off. The swell is tiny, mostly around 2 ft to 3 ft, coming from the NNW or NW, and the period is short – 5 to 8 seconds. The combined wave energy is weak, sitting around 28 to 198 – nothing that’s going to get your heart racing. And the wind is nearly always onshore or cross-onshore, so it’s choppy and messy. A few mornings offer a light breeze, but the surf itself is just not there. This spot is rarely breaks at the best of times, and this run is a total blank. For this area, that’s pretty normal when the conditions line up like this.

There’s a tiny glimmer on Sunday the 23rd of August. The morning session looks clean – glassy conditions, with a 4 ft NW swell (period 7 seconds) and a combined energy of 128. It’s only small, and it’s not a standout by any means, but it’s the only time the wind is truly off. If you’re desperate, that’s the window. It’s not for beginners – the water’s warm, but the swell’s a bit much for learning.

The rest of the month? Wind keeps blowing onshore, waves stay small or crumble. It’s a long wait. The best advice I can give is to keep an eye on the sky and hope the forecasts shift. But right now, this stretch is a snooze.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
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Saturday
15
Sunday
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Monday
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Swell
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Wave
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Period (s)
0.6
NNW
7
0.6
NW
6
0.8
NNW
6
0.6
NW
6
0.7
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6
0.8
NNW
6
0.8
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0.8
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0.8
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0.9
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0.9
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1.3
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1.3
NNW
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8
1
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7
0.9
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7
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0.8
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
30
34
51
32
39
46
56
49
49
70
78
38
41
110
191
193
198
114
90
67
66
Wind (km/h)
10
E
25
N
5
NE
10
NNW
20
NW
10
NNW
15
NW
20
WNW
15
NW
15
WNW
20
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WNW
20
NW
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NNW
15
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WNW
20
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Wind State
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High Tide
9:14AM0.26m
10:02PM0.22m
9:51AM0.27m
10:32PM0.23m
10:26AM0.28m
11:00PM0.23m
10:58AM0.27m
11:28PM0.23m
11:29AM0.26m
11:54PM0.23m
11:58AM0.24m
00:19AM0.22m
12:26PM0.21m
00:45AM0.21m
Low Tide
3:50PM-0.01m
3:42AM0.04m
4:23PM-0.01m
4:16AM0.03m
4:53PM-0.01m
4:49AM0.02m
5:21PM-0.00m
5:21AM0.03m
5:47PM0.01m
5:52AM0.03m
6:10PM0.03m
6:24AM0.05m
6:32PM0.05m
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5:22
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5:24
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5:24
5:26
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6:46
6:45
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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28
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25
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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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