Surf Forecasts:
El Corniche surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, NW swell with 68 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with WNW 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 24) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 0.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 6PM. 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+) | 3AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Corniche over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here.
Let’s be straight with you — there’s not a whole lot to get excited about over the next 16 days for El Corniche. The swell is tiny, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the quality is poor. This spot rarely breaks at the best of times, and this forecast is a classic example of a flat, frustrating run.
The water temperature is sitting at 84° — that’s much warmer than normal for this time of year, more than 4° above average. You’ll be sweating in a shorty, if you even bother to paddle out.
From Wednesday 19th August right through to the end of the month, we’re looking at a long stretch of tiny, weak waves. Heights are mostly between 0.7 ft and 3 ft, periods are short — 4 to 7 seconds — and the combined swell energy is in the low double digits, often just 3 to 83 (very weak). The wind is out of the NW, NNW, or NNE, and it’s cross-onshore or directly onshore, so the surface is choppy or bumpy. Not a single session in this period cracks a score above 1 out of 10. It’s grim.
There’s a slight uptick around the morning of Tuesday 1st September, when the swell bumps up to 6 ft from the NW with a period of 8 seconds and combined energy of 408 (moderate). The wind is light onshore, so it’s not clean, but the size is there. That’s the best of the bunch — but it’s still marginal, with a score of only 2 out of 10. It’s too big for beginners, and for experts, the onshore wind will make it a lumpy, messy session. The NW swell direction isn’t ideal for El Corniche, which prefers swell from the north.
After that, it drops back down to small stuff again through the rest of the first week of September. Honestly, if you’re desperate for a paddle, the morning of Tuesday 1st September is your only real option — and even then, keep expectations in the gutter.
No standouts here. Wait for the next system.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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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) | NNW 5 | N 3 | N 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 6 |
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5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 21 | 14 | 21 | 36 | 17 | 24 | 37 | 22 | 18 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 39 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | on | on |
High Tide | 1:45AM0.18m | 2:11PM0.13m | 3:02AM0.16m | 9:02PM0.13m | 6:37AM0.17m | 8:32PM0.15m | 7:40AM0.19m | 8:47PM0.17m | 8:18AM0.21m | 9:06PM0.19m | 8:48AM0.23m | 9:27PM0.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:10PM0.09m | 8:45AM0.10m | 7:12PM0.11m | 1:04PM0.10m | 11:47PM0.13m | 2:05PM0.08m | 1:39AM0.11m | 2:30PM0.06m | 2:13AM0.09m | 2:55PM0.04m | 2:42AM0.07m | 3:19PM0.02m | 3:09AM0.05m | |||||||
— | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | |
6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | — | W 5 | WNW 4 | — | W 7 | W 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 6 |
3 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 17 | — | 37 | 22 | 18 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 39 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | N 6 | N 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 24 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | N 3 | N 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
5 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 21 | 14 | 21 | 36 | 6 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2174 | 2076 | 2199 | 2653 | 2218 | 2152 | 2150 | 1997 | 2160 | 2232 | 1880 | 462 | 2653 | 0 | 2653 | 2653 | 2562 | 2048 | 2048 | 876 |
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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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