
Surf Forecasts:
El Corniche surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, NNW swell with 196 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 3AM (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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s 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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 3AM. 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 (Thu 17th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Corniche over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. Honestly, for the next little while, we’re looking at a pretty flat and uninviting stretch of water. The surf just isn’t there, and when it does show up, the wind’s going to be all over it. We’ve got a long run of small, weak, and choppy conditions ahead, so if you’re itching for a wave, you might want to find another hobby for a few days.
The first real look at anything comes on Thursday the 17th. El Corniche is the only spot in the picture, and even then, it’s pretty marginal. The swell’s coming from the NNW at about 3ft, but it’s a short-period 6 second groundswell, so it won’t have much punch. The combined energy is a weak 47, and while the morning looks clean with a light cross-off breeze, the scores are low. A couple of waves might be there, but it’s nothing to get excited about.
Then it just falls away again. Friday and Saturday see the swell drop right off, and with the wind swinging around onshore and getting fresh, it’ll be messy and chopped up. The waves stay tiny and the energy just dies. This leads into a gap where there’s basically nothing worth paddling out for.
We’ll have to wait until the end of next week for the ocean to wake up a bit. The first real sign of life is on Wednesday the 23rd. A new swell builds in through the afternoon, with the combined energy jumping from a weak 16 to a much stronger 366. The swell height comes up to 4ft from the WNW, with a period of 11 seconds, which is a bit more like it. But here's the catch: the wind is straight onshore and the call is still for poor conditions. It’s going to be lumpy and messy.
That swell hangs around through Thursday the 24th, with a similar height of 4ft and a period of 10 seconds. The energy is still solid, 292, but again, the cross-onshore wind is going to be a problem. Expect a choppy, bumpy surface.
The last day in the forecast, Friday the 25th, has a slight improvement. The swell is still around 4ft with a 9-second period, but the wind comes around to a cross-on from the north at a gentler 9 mph. It’s still not clean, but it might be the lesser of the evils if you’re desperate. The rating is poor, but there’s a slightly more positive note in the guidance.
So, there’s no real standout here. The only days with any chance of catching something rideable are those last few around the 23rd and 24th, but the onshore wind will make it a battle. The water’s probably about average for this time of year, nothing special there. Don’t expect any crowds, mainly because no one in their right mind will be out there.
This is a stretch where you might have to wait it out, but that’s the way it goes sometimes. Forecasts can change, and the ocean always has another trick up its sleeve.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 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) | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NW 6 | NNW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
88 | 78 | 49 | 37 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 20 | 19 | 36 | 32 | 28 | 26 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 94 | 196 | |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:36PM0.23m | 9:34AM0.27m | 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 | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:26AM0.02m | 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 | |||||||
— | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
6:14 | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 5 | — | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | — | NNW 5 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | — | — | W 7 | — | — |
1 | 1 | — | 33 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 20 | — | 36 | 32 | 3 | 26 | 17 | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | — | — | NNW 5 | — | — | NNW 6 | — | — | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NW 6 | NNW 7 |
88 | 78 | 49 | 37 | 29 | 29 | — | — | 19 | — | — | 28 | — | — | 17 | 15 | 12 | 94 | 196 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2145 | 2193 | 2446 | 617 | 1837 | 2653 | 1983 | 1916 | 2653 | 1881 | 1202 | 2653 | 2653 | 1097 | 1097 | 2653 | 589 | 2653 | 617 |
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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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