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El Corniche Surf Forecast
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El Corniche surfForecast / Mediterranean Coast / Egypt
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 16 Apr 2026 EETForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
El Corniche surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Corniche sea temperature is
19.2° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Wednesday (Apr 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 20th Apr) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Corniche over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri night, light winds from the WNW by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun night, calm by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thu 23 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 143 | 93 | 67 | 50 | 316 | 376 | 221 | 221 | 318 | 528 | 724 | 787 | 458 | 285 | 177 | 59 | 25 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 6 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:46PM 0.25 | 9:56AM 0.27 | 10:21PM 0.24 | 10:26AM 0.27 | 10:57PM 0.23 | 10:57AM 0.27 | 11:35PM 0.21 | 11:30AM 0.25 | 12:17AM 0.18 | 12:06PM 0.23 | 1:09AM 0.16 | 12:49PM 0.21 | 2:48AM 0.14 | 2:06PM 0.18 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:47AM 0.01 | 4:14PM -0.01 | 4:16AM 0.02 | 4:49PM -0.01 | 4:46AM 0.03 | 5:27PM 0.00 | 5:16AM 0.05 | 6:09PM 0.02 | 5:46AM 0.07 | 6:58PM 0.04 | 6:19AM 0.10 | 8:11PM 0.07 | 7:07AM 0.12 | |||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thu 23 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:22 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:29 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:32 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | |
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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.
El Corniche is 7 km (4 miles) from the city of Alexandria. If you plan a holiday in Mediterranean Coast -Egypt, look for hotels and other accommodation in Alexandria. Alexandria has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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