
Surf Forecasts:
El Corniche surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, NW swell with 147 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.1m 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+) | 3AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Corniche over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, it’s Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: we’ve got a long, dry spell ahead. Not a lot of love in the water for the next couple of weeks. The El Corniche zone is looking pretty lacklustre, with only a few brief windows that might get you wet, but nothing worth calling in sick for.
The first real chance, if you can even call it that, is on the morning of Tuesday the 11th. We’re looking at a tiny 2ft swell from the NW, pushing through at a short 7 seconds. The energy is weak, with a combined swell energy of just 52. But the wind is glassy, out of the ESE at 6 mph. That’s the kind of clean surface that makes even the smallest waves feel special. It’s surfable, but it’s pretty ordinary. The break is exposed and rarely breaks, so on a day like this you’ll be scratching around for a dribble. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
For the rest of the first week, it’s mostly onshore slop. The wind swings around to the NW and NNW, blowing 9-12 mph, and that’s just going to chop up any of that already weak NW swell. There’s a slight bump on the Saturday afternoon, the 15th, where the swell pushes up to 3ft, but the energy is still weak at 102 and the onshore wind is going to make it messy.
We then hit a real dead zone from the 17th through to the 22nd. The swell drops away to nothing, mostly under 3ft, and the periods are down around 5-6 seconds. The combined swell energy falls to the low 20s and 30s, which is just plain weak. There’s a moment on the morning of Monday the 17th where offshore NW wind at 6 mph is paired with a marginal 3ft NW swell, but the period is 7 seconds and the energy is still under 100. It’s a gamble, and more than likely a frustrating one.
The last week of the window is barren. From the 18th onwards, it’s a long stretch of poor surf, mostly onshore winds, and tiny, weak swells. The only thing that even hints at life is the morning of Tuesday the 25th, where the swell direction shifts to WNW and the energy climbs to 116. But it’s still just 3ft at 7 seconds, and the wind is blowing 12 mph from the NNW, right onshore. That’s going to be a full-on paddle-fest for maybe a waist-high slop.
So, where’s the best? Honestly, that Tuesday morning on the 11th is your only real shot at something clean, but it’s tiny. If you’re desperate, that’s your window. If not, I’d be looking at other things for the next couple of weeks. With this kind of onshore wind and weak, short-period swell, the setup at El Corniche is going to be more friendly for a kite than a surfboard. It’s a pretty grim outlook, but that’s the way it goes sometimes. The breaks are mostly inconsistent, so this blank run isn’t all that unusual. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d keep the board in the car and the expectations low.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
28 | 49 | 54 | 32 | 45 | 36 | 46 | 28 | 31 | 42 | 56 | 46 | 27 | 44 | 51 | 27 | 57 | 102 | 133 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:54PM0.19m | 8:33AM0.24m | 9:30PM0.20m | 9:14AM0.26m | 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 | ||||||
Low Tide | 2:23AM0.08m | 3:15PM0.01m | 3:05AM0.06m | 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 | |||||||
— | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | |
6:49 | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | — | NW 7 | NNW 6 | — | NW 6 | NNW 7 | — | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | — | NW 8 |
28 | 49 | 54 | 32 | 45 | — | 46 | 28 | — | 42 | 56 | — | 27 | 44 | 51 | 27 | 57 | — | 133 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | W 6 | — | — |
11 | 11 | — | 13 | 7 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 36 | — | — | 31 | — | — | 46 | — | — | — | — | — | 102 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 735 | 2653 | 1097 | 0 | 0 | 3270 | 0 | 617 | 3270 | 3075 | 3072 | 1097 | 735 | 2024 | 3319 | 2653 | 3150 | 3184 | 735 |
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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).
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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