El Corniche Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.26° N 29.98° E

El Corniche Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Corniche sea temperature is
28.6°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 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, N swell with 126 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Corniche in the next 16 days are 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (EET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 16th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 16th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful 9PM (Wed 16th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s be straight up – this stretch at El Corniche is looking pretty lean for the next couple of weeks. There’s no real surf to get excited about right now, and for the first few days, it’s a flat, choppy mess. Things stay marginal at best until late in the period, with a couple of tiny windows where it might just be worth a paddle, but nothing to write home about.

We start off Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th with tiny 1ft to 2ft swell from the NNW, short period around 5 to 6 seconds, and cross-onshore winds making it choppy. Combined energy is weak, only 11 to 39 – just a messy, blown-out shorebreak. Not worth getting wet.

Wednesday the 16th morning shows a slight improvement: still small at 3ft from the NNW, but the wind swings cross-offshore from the east, giving us clean conditions for a few hours. Combined energy nudges up to 70, so you might find a few weak little runners, but it’s still pretty ordinary. Thursday the 17th morning is similar – 3ft from the NNW, clean with a light ESE cross-off, energy at 50. Again, nothing special, but at least the surface is smooth. Afternoons both days get blown out again.

From Friday the 18th through to Monday the 22nd, it’s back to poor surf – tiny swell, short period, and mostly cross-on or onshore wind. On Tuesday the 22nd morning, the swell does bump up to 4ft from the NNW with a 7-second period and combined energy hits 120, but it’s cross-on and choppy, so the quality is still poor. The afternoon is onshore and messy too.

Wednesday the 23rd morning is the first real standout – and I’ll call it the best of a bad bunch. The swell is 3ft from the NNW, period 7 seconds, with light cross-on airs and combined energy at 74. The conditions are described as marginal, but with almost no wind and tiny ripples, you could sneak a few clean little waves if you’re keen. It’s rare for El Corniche to break at all, so this is notable – just don’t expect much. Crowds are possible.

Thursday the 24th morning brings a clean window again: 2ft from the WNW, period 6 seconds, light SW cross-off, energy 55. It’s surfable but very ordinary. Friday the 25th morning sees a gentle offshore from the SE, but the swell is only 2ft from the NNW, period 6 seconds, energy 31 – still tiny and clean, but barely breaking.

Then we hit a flat spell from Saturday the 26th through Sunday the 27th – tiny 0.7ft to 3ft, mostly onshore or cross-on, energy as low as 3. Don’t bother.

Now, Monday the 28th morning – this is the one that might get your heart beating. Swell jumps to 6ft from the WNW, period 9 seconds, combined energy a solid 402. That’s moderate to strong energy, and for a spot that rarely breaks, this is a big deal. But – it’s cross-on from the NNE, and the conditions are described as marginal. At 6ft, it’s getting a bit much for beginners, and with the short-ish period, it might be a bit lumpy. Still, it’s the biggest swell of the outlook, and if you’re an experienced surfer who knows El Corniche, it could be worth a look. Tuesday the 29th morning drops back to 3ft from the WNW, 8-second period, clean with a light east cross-off, energy 105 – surfable but nothing special.

So overall, the best on offer is Wednesday the 23rd morning for small clean waves, and Monday the 28th morning for a bigger, more powerful swell – though with a cross-on wind caveat. El Corniche rarely breaks, so if you’re in the area, keep an eye on those windows, but don’t expect a classic.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
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1
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1
1
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
5
0.4
NNW
5
0.4
NNW
5
0.6
N
6
0.6
N
6
0.6
N
6
1
NNW
6
0.9
NNW
6
0.9
NNW
7
1
N
6
0.8
NNW
6
0.8
N
6
0.5
NNW
6
0.5
NNW
6
0.4
NNW
6
0.6
NNW
6
0.9
NNE
4
0.9
NNE
4
0.8
NNW
4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
14
9
9
25
24
23
88
70
82
76
50
49
18
18
13
20
31
33
22
Wind (km/h)
10
N
10
N
20
N
10
NNE
15
N
20
N
10
NNE
10
E
20
N
15
ESE
10
ESE
25
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
N
10
N
10
N
20
NNW
10
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
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cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
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High Tide
11:11PM0.25m
11:27AM0.23m
11:34PM0.24m
11:53AM0.20m
11:56PM0.22m
12:17PM0.18m
00:18AM0.21m
12:41PM0.15m
00:42AM0.19m
1:11PM0.13m
1:21AM0.16m
9:35PM0.14m
Low Tide
5:23AM0.02m
5:25PM0.03m
5:51AM0.03m
5:43PM0.05m
6:19AM0.05m
5:59PM0.07m
6:51AM0.07m
6:09PM0.09m
7:40AM0.10m
5:51PM0.11m
12:50PM0.10m
00:17AM0.14m
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5:43
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6:08
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Temp °C
27
28
28
27
27
27
26
28
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Feels °C
27
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27
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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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