
Surf Forecasts:
El Corniche surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NW swell with 418 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 3PM. 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 | 3PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Corniche over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get real about this stretch. El Corniche is the only game in town for the next 16 days, and to be honest, it’s a tough stretch. The water’s sitting at a very unusual 84°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit.
The overall pattern is grim. We kick off with nothing rideable. The first record we have comes from Sunday the 26th of July, and it’s a no-go. Swell around 5ft out of the NW, but with a short 8-second period and a moderate onshore breeze, it’s just a messy, blown-out mess. Combined wave energy is only moderate (250), but the conditions kill it. That trend sticks around for days.
We go from Sunday the 26th all the way through to the end of the month with scores of zero. Monday the 27th has a bit more energy (197) but the wind is cross-shore and choppy. Tuesday the 28th drops right off. Wednesday the 29th morning is the first time we see a glimmer, marked as marginal with a score of just 1 out of 10. The swell is tiny at 3ft from the NW with a 6-second period, and light onshore wind. Not worth paddling out for.
Then we hit the first week of August. From Saturday the 1st through Friday the 7th, it’s more of the same: small, weak, and chopped up. Swell heights bounce between 1ft and 5ft, but the winds are almost always onshore or cross-onshore, and the periods are short. Thursday the 6th afternoon sees the biggest swell of the period at 5ft out of the NW, but with a 7-second period and moderate cross-onshore wind, it’s just a messy closeout at a beach break like El Corniche. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The only true standout – and I mean the *only* one – comes on Monday the 10th of August. That morning, the wind goes totally glassy. Calm. Zero mph. For a spot that rarely breaks and is inconsistent, getting glassy conditions is a gift. The swell is tiny, only 2ft out of the NNW with a 7-second period, but the wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” and with that glass, it’ll be clean as a whistle. Combined energy is weak (82), so don’t expect power, but if you want a longboard or a foiler and just want to glide, that’s your window. The crowd profile says “sometimes,” so you might have company.
In short: the first two weeks are a write-off. The 10th of August morning is the only real highlight, and it’s a small, clean one. Beyond that, the 16-day run fizzles out with nothing else worth mentioning. The forecasts can change, but right now, this is a quiet stretch for El Corniche.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
250 | 418 | 306 | 174 | 119 | 106 | 69 | 31 | 33 | 43 | 105 | 109 | 79 | 97 | 145 | 113 | 89 | 57 | 59 | 36 | 34 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 8:27AM0.21m | 9:23PM0.18m | 9:03AM0.23m | 9:50PM0.19m | 9:34AM0.25m | 10:16PM0.20m | 10:04AM0.26m | 10:41PM0.21m | 10:33AM0.26m | 11:07PM0.22m | 11:02AM0.26m | 11:34PM0.22m | 11:31AM0.26m | 00:01AM0.22m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:11PM0.04m | 2:53AM0.08m | 3:41PM0.02m | 3:24AM0.06m | 4:09PM0.01m | 3:54AM0.05m | 4:35PM0.01m | 4:23AM0.04m | 5:02PM0.00m | 5:28PM0.00m | 5:22AM0.04m | 5:54PM0.01m | |||||||||
5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | |
— | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NNE 6 | — | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | — | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | WNW 6 | NNW 6 |
250 | 418 | 306 | 174 | 20 | — | 69 | 31 | — | 43 | 105 | 109 | 79 | 97 | 145 | 113 | 89 | 57 | 59 | 3 | 34 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | NNE 4 | — | — | NW 6 | W 6 | — | WNW 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | 34 | 20 | 4 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNE 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | WNW 6 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 4 | — | NNW 6 | NE 4 |
— | — | — | 23 | 119 | 106 | — | 14 | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 4 | — | 36 | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 452 | 2024 | 445 | 443 | 1236 | 1305 | 423 | 2653 | 2653 | 2076 | 2653 | 735 | 423 | 1097 | 668 | 437 | 1097 | 462 | 431 | 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.
El Corniche is 7 km (4 miles) from the city of Alexandria. If you plan a holiday in Mediterranean Coast -Egypt, look for hotels and other accommodation in Alexandria. Alexandria has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










