Surf Forecasts:
El Corniche surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 989 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Corniche this week:
The most powerful waves expected at El Corniche in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Corniche over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer for this stretch of coast.
To be straight with you, this outlook is a tough one. We’ve got a long stretch of small, wind-affected, weak swell with onshore or cross-onshore winds that just won’t let up. There’s a period of nothing worth chasing for days, and even when things try to lift slightly, the conditions just don’t line up.
The only spot on the radar is El Corniche, and it’s a real shame because it’s only described as rarely breaking. That’s the first clue it’s not a spot that lights up often. For this entire 16-day window, the first recommendation that even registers a score is not until Thursday the 27th of August, and even then it’s marginal at best. We’re looking at a solid 2-day gap at the start with zero to chase.
Let’s run through it.
Tuesday 25th August – 2 ft of weak, 6-second wind swell coming from the northwest, with a 12 mph onshore wind. Combined energy is tiny at just 27. Water temp is a very unusual 85°F, which is a massive 5°F warmer than normal—pretty wild for this time of year. But that’s the only standout here. Poor surf.
Wednesday 26th – Slight bump up to 3 ft in the morning and 3 ft in the afternoon, but still 6-second period and 12 mph onshore winds. Energy climbs to 65 and 75, still weak. Not worth paddling out.
Thursday 27th August – The only glimmer of hope in the first week. Morning sees 3 ft from the NNW with a light 6 mph onshore wind. Still short period at 6 seconds, energy only 53. This is the first time we get a “marginal” tag. The wind is light, which is something, but it’s still onshore and the swell is tiny. It’s the least poor option, but I can’t call it good.
From there, it’s more of the same. Friday 28th and Saturday 29th see the swell height climb to 4 ft and then 5 ft, with period stretching only to 8 seconds. The wind is cross-onshore or onshore, 12-19 mph, creating a choppy mess. Energy Saturday morning hits 227—moderate at last—but the quality is still poor. This is not paddle-surfable in any meaningful way; if you’ve got a kite, maybe interesting.
Sunday 30th August – The best swell of the whole run arrives. 6 ft from the NNW, 9-second period, energy jumps to 488 (strong). But the wind is a light cross-onshore 6 mph. This is the only session where I’d say there’s potential for a few, but it’s still marginal. The short period means it’ll be a bit soft and peaky, not well-shaped. You’d need to pick your tide and hope the wind stays light. It’s still not clean.
After that, the swell fades fast. Monday 31st back to 4 ft and dropping. Through September 1st to the 3rd, we’re back below 2 ft with short period and onshore winds. Energy drops to the teens. It’s a dead zone.
A slight, very slight lift around Saturday 5th September to 3 ft, but with 7-second period and cross-onshore breeze, it’s still no good. Sunday 6th September sees 4 ft with a light onshore, energy hits 100, but the period is still short. Marginal, again.
The final days, Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th September, are back to 3 ft and below, with the smallest 1 ft on the 9th and energy at just 9. Run is done.
The bottom line: If you absolutely have to get wet, Sunday morning 30th August at El Corniche is the pick of a bad bunch. The swell is the biggest (6 ft), the period is longest (9 seconds), and the wind is as light as it gets (6 mph cross-onshore). The energy is strong at 488. But it’s still not clean, the swell direction is NW (not ideal for a spot exposed to N), and the break itself rarely works. Don’t expect much.
Beyond that, this 16-day window is largely a write-off. Forecasts can change, but as it stands, pack a book, not a board.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri night, fresh winds from the NW by Sat afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 6 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
27 | 40 | 65 | 75 | 76 | 48 | 20 | 46 | 34 | 91 | 173 | 227 | 319 | 767 | 430 | 330 | 194 | 152 | 93 | 30 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 9:27PM0.21m | 9:16AM0.25m | 9:49PM0.22m | 9:44AM0.26m | 10:12PM0.23m | 10:11AM0.27m | 10:35PM0.24m | 10:39AM0.27m | 11:00PM0.25m | 11:07AM0.26m | 11:26PM0.25m | 11:37AM0.24m | 11:53PM0.24m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:19PM0.02m | 3:09AM0.05m | 3:43PM0.01m | 3:35AM0.03m | 4:06PM-0.00m | 4:03AM0.02m | 4:30PM-0.01m | 4:31AM0.01m | 4:54PM-0.00m | 5:00AM0.01m | 5:19PM0.01m | 5:31AM0.02m | 5:44PM0.02m | |||||||
— | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | |
6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | N 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 6 |
— | — | — | — | 76 | 48 | 20 | 3 | 26 | 91 | 173 | 227 | — | 33 | 430 | 330 | 194 | 152 | 93 | 30 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | N 6 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | WNW 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 1 | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | 58 | 25 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | — | — | WNW 6 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | NNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
27 | 40 | 65 | 75 | — | — | 11 | 46 | — | — | — | — | 319 | 767 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3431 | 2376 | 1305 | 2174 | 997 | 1305 | 3108 | 617 | 2653 | 2828 | 735 | 444 | 452 | 452 | 452 | 2248 | 446 | 423 | 2653 | 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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