
Surf Forecasts:
El Corniche surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NW swell with 322 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Corniche over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what we've got coming down the line. I'll be straight with you – it’s a pretty quiet stretch ahead. There’s no standout swell generator on the horizon, so we’re looking at small, weak, and mostly onshore conditions for the bulk of the 16-day run. We’ve got one spot on the map here, so let’s talk about it.
Alright, so first up we’ve got El Corniche. This one's a real local's reef, but the truth is, it *rarely breaks* and when it does, it needs a specific N swell to get going. For the first week, things are looking grim. From Tuesday the 11th all the way through to Sunday the 16th of August, we’re seeing nothing but tiny junks of swell, mostly from the NNW and NW, with periods under 8 seconds, pushing into a cross-onshore or onshore wind. The wave energy is weak, barely hitting 100 in the combined swell department. The water is a very warm 84°F and running about 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year, so at least you’ll be comfortable while you sit there bobbing around. Everything in this period is marked as “poor surf conditions.” There’s just nothing to get excited about.
We do get a tiny, *tiny* glimmer of hope on Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th of August. The morning of the 17th shows a 3ft swell with a combined energy of 120, and Tuesday the 18th morning has a similar 3ft swell with 113 energy. These are marked as “marginal” which means it might just be rideable on a log if you’re desperate. It's a 7-second period, really weak stuff, and the wind is onshore. Not exactly lighting the world on fire.
Then from the 19th of August onward, it completely flatlines until the very last day. The models show a tiny pulse on Saturday the 22nd of August with a 3ft swell and energy at 80, but the wind is cross-onshore again. The next morning, Sunday the 23rd, we see the biggest combined energy of the entire run at 183 with a 4ft swell from the NNW, but again, it’s a short 7-second period and the wind is a messy cross-onshore. The whole setup here is a classic case of a beach-and-reef break that sees more potential for kite surfing than paddle surfing under these conditions.
In short mates, this is a long, dry spell. The first real possibility of a wave that isn’t complete junk doesn’t even pop up until Monday the 17th, and even then it’s marginal. We’re looking at about a 5-day blank stretch with zero recommendations from the 11th to the 16th, and then a whole lot of nothing after that. This sort of quiet run is pretty normal for the area when the swell windows don’t align. Don’t hold your breath. Keep the wax in the car and wait for the charts to look a bit juicier.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
34 | 51 | 38 | 35 | 51 | 56 | 51 | 49 | 70 | 59 | 50 | 125 | 211 | 236 | 193 | 219 | 129 | 96 | 77 | 169 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | |
6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | NNW 7 | — | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 |
34 | 51 | — | — | — | 56 | — | 49 | 70 | 59 | 50 | 125 | 211 | 236 | 193 | 219 | 129 | 96 | 77 | 169 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — |
3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 2 | — | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | — | NNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | — |
1 | — | 38 | 35 | 51 | — | 51 | — | 7 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3075 | 2653 | 2898 | 3072 | 3431 | 3104 | 2653 | 1097 | 452 | 3136 | 3350 | 444 | 3110 | 3169 | 443 | 503 | 3269 | 617 | 499 | 3094 |
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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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