Surf Forecasts:
El Corniche surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, NW swell with 149 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 6AM (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 6AM. 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Corniche over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s have a look at what’s on offer over the next couple of weeks. To be honest, it’s a pretty grim run for El Corniche. The swell is tiny, the wind is a nightmare, and there’s no real energy in the water. The combined energy of all swells directed here is mostly weak, with values rarely breaking 100 (often sitting between 13 and 105). The 3ft swells that do show up on the 8th and 9th are all blown out by onshore winds, and the period is a short, weak 6 to 7 seconds – no power in that.
You’re looking at a long gap of nothing. The first few days are hopeless. Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th are all onshore wind and tiny surf. Friday the 7th is even smaller. The first half-decent moment doesn’t show up until Monday the 10th of August. That morning, the wind goes glassy – barely a breath from the south at 3 mph. The swell is only 2ft, and it’s from the NNW with a period of 7 seconds, so the combined energy is a weak 55. It’s surfable, but it’s very ordinary. That’s the closest thing to a highlight, and it’s a pretty sad one.
After that, the wind is back on it or cross-onshore for days. You get a marginal moment on the morning of the 13th, with 3ft from the NNW and a period of 7 seconds, but the wind is onshore from the NW at 6 mph. It’s not clean. The 18th of August sees a bit more size – 4ft from the NW, period 7 seconds, combined energy of 131 (moderate) – but the wind is cross-onshore from the west at 6 mph. Still not great.
The best looking window is actually the morning of Wednesday the 19th of August. It’s glassy – WSW wind at 3 mph – with a 3ft swell from the NW (7-second period), combined energy of 73. It’s small, but it will be clean. For a spot that rarely breaks, that’s a lucky little window. After that, it fades right off again.
So, if you’re desperate, Monday the 10th of August morning is the only real quiet moment, but it’s tiny. The 19th of August morning is your best bet for a clean, if small, session. The rest of the 16 days is a write-off. Crowds at El Corniche are possible when it’s working, but with this poor outlook, you’ll likely have the place to yourself.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
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 kJ | 60 | 47 | 56 | 51 | 34 | 18 | 18 | 26 | 108 | 149 | 131 | 64 | 57 | 35 | 53 | 37 | 21 | 57 | 64 | 62 | 69 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:00PM0.17m | 2:41AM0.19m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:03AM0.08m | 8:02PM0.08m | 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 | |||||||
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 | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — |
 | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 51 | 34 | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | — | 64 | 57 | 35 | 53 | 37 | 20 | 57 | 64 | 62 | 69 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 6 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | W 6 | WNW 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | — | 33 | 36 | 21 | 8 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | — | W 5 | — | WNW 4 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | W 6 | — | WNW 6 | — | — | NNE 3 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NNE 3 | — |
| kJ | 60 | 47 | 56 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 26 | 108 | 149 | 131 | 35 | — | 35 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2653 | 2653 | 2653 | 3151 | 2500 | 3163 | 2165 | 2165 | 3270 | 2165 | 499 | 2653 | 499 | 474 | 3269 | 0 | 0 | 1097 | 0 | 3 | 3163 |
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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).
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