
Surf Forecasts:
El Corniche surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NNW swell with 88 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Corniche over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: the next couple of weeks at El Corniche are looking pretty grim. The finder is giving us a solid run of zero-rated days right through to the end of September, with the first real glimmer of hope not showing up until the 23rd. That’s a long, flat gap of over a week and a half with nothing worth paddling out for.
The early part of the outlook is a total write-off. From Thursday the 10th right through to the morning of Tuesday the 22nd, we’re stuck with tiny, weak windswell – mostly 2 ft to 3 ft, with periods barely hitting 6 seconds. The combined energy is pathetic, sitting in the low teens to nineties (14 to 94), and the wind is almost always cross-onshore or onshore, chopping things up. The water’s warm, at 84°F with a 5°F anomaly – that’s much warmer than normal for this time of year, but it’s not gonna help the waves. It’s just a long, frustrating stretch of poor surf conditions.
Now, the first real standout comes on Wednesday the 23rd of September. The morning session is the one to circle. We’ll see a 5 ft swell from the NNW, with a 7-second period. The combined energy finally gets into the moderate range at 198. The wind will be light offshore from the SE, keeping things clean. The waves will be surfable, but it’s still just ordinary. The afternoon turns ugly again with onshore wind and the swell jumping to 6 ft, but the energy climbs to 353 – that’s a lot more power, but the onshore wind will ruin it.
Thursday the 24th morning is another one to watch, but only for experts. The swell is 7 ft from the NNW with an 8-second period, and the combined energy is a strong 659. That’s a lot of water moving. But the wind is onshore from the NW at 12 mph, so it’ll be a messy, powerful beast. Only for the experienced crew. The afternoon drops to 6 ft with 444 energy, but still onshore – still a no-go for clean waves.
Friday the 25th morning has a 6 ft swell from the NW, 7-second period, and 301 energy. The wind is light onshore from the NW, so it’s marginal at best. The afternoon sees it drop to 5 ft with 183 energy and a risk of thunderstorms, with onshore wind picking up to 12 mph. Forget it.
Overall, the only real window of opportunity is that Wednesday the 23rd morning. It’s not classic, but it’s the best we’ve got. The rest of the 16-day run is a bust. El Corniche rarely breaks as it is, so this blank run, while painful, is not totally out of character for the area. Forecasts can change, but for now, keep your board in the car for that Wednesday morning.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | N 5 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
49 | 33 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 34 | 25 | 18 | 22 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 19 | 38 | 75 | 88 | 29 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 10:01PM0.24m | 10:04AM0.27m | 10:25PM0.25m | 10:33AM0.26m | 10:49PM0.25m | 11:01AM0.25m | 11:11PM0.25m | 11:27AM0.23m | 11:34PM0.24m | 11:53AM0.20m | 11:56PM0.22m | 12:17PM0.18m | 00:18AM0.21m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:54PM-0.01m | 3:57AM0.01m | 4:19PM-0.01m | 4:26AM0.01m | 4:43PM0.00m | 4:55AM0.01m | 5:05PM0.02m | 5:23AM0.02m | 5:25PM0.03m | 5:51AM0.03m | 5:43PM0.05m | 6:19AM0.05m | 5:59PM0.07m | |||||||
— | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
6:13 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | W 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | W 6 | NNW 6 |
— | 33 | 22 | 3 | 23 | 19 | 1 | 34 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | 4 | 19 | 38 | 75 | 1 | 29 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | W 5 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 |
— | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | — | — | NNW 6 | — | — | NNW 5 | — | — | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | N 5 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | N 5 | N 6 | — | NNW 7 | — |
49 | — | — | 21 | — | — | 19 | — | — | 18 | 22 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 31 | — | 88 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2446 | 1837 | 1837 | 2051 | 1916 | 2074 | 2653 | 2152 | 1221 | 2653 | 2653 | 2653 | 2653 | 3072 | 2041 | 2653 | 2653 | 2653 | 3221 | 423 |
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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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