El Corniche Surf Break

El Corniche Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 31.26° N 29.98° E

Issued: 1 am 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Corniche sea temperature is
27.5° C

2.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year

El Corniche surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


El Corniche surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NW swell with 567 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 7th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Corniche over the next 16 days.


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, let me level with ya. I'm lookin' at El Corniche over this whole 16-day stretch and, mate, it's a tough one. The whole period is a real mixed bag with only the faintest glimmer of somethin' worthwhile right at the very end.

The first week and a half is pretty much a write-off. We've got swell on the table, sure, but the wind is just murderin' it. It's almost constantly onshore or cross-onshore from the WNW and NW. This northwest direction isn't what El Corniche wants anyway – it really needs an offshore from the north to clean up, and we're not gettin' it. The energy climbs up, hitting a moderate 475 (combined energy) on Tuesday the 7th of July with swell around 6 ft from the NW, but with that onshore wind, it's just gonna be a choppy, blown-out mess. That's expert-only territory at that size and cleanliness anyway.

There's a real long dry spell here. From the start right through to Thursday the 17th of July, the best we get is a "marginal" nod, and mostly just "poor surf conditions". It ain't worth paddlin' out for.

Alright, so the one and only standout, and I'm bein' generous here, is Saturday the 18th of July. Finally, a break in the misery. The morning session is the only true highlight. We get a glassy, near-calm wind – a light W at just 3 mph – and that means clean, smooth water. The swell is a modest 4 ft from the NNW, with a short period of 7 seconds. So it's small, weak-ish wave energy (132 combined energy), but for once, it'll look like a real wave face. The water temperature is unusually warm, about 82°F, which is a good 5°F warmer than average for this time of year, so you won't need a thick suit.

The downside? El Corniche "rarely breaks" as it is, and it's exposed to the north. When the wind finally goes light, the break decides to work. But this consistency is a big caveat, it's not a guarantee. The crowd situation says "sometimes", so if this window firms up, expect a few other hopefuls out there with ya.

So here's the raw truth: wait a full two weeks. The only window that looks any good is the morning of Saturday, July 18th. It won't be epic, but it'll be the only clean, surfable wave in the whole forecast.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
6
0.9
NW
6
1
WNW
6
1
WNW
6
1.2
NW
6
1
NNW
7
0.8
NNW
7
1
WNW
7
0.9
NNW
7
1.2
NW
7
1.7
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
1.9
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.6
NW
7
1.6
NW
7
1.6
NW
7
1.6
NW
7
1.6
NW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
46
46
73
73
109
111
63
101
75
160
364
567
475
393
416
292
285
289
273
289
305
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
20
NW
20
WNW
20
WNW
25
WNW
20
WNW
15
W
25
WNW
10
NW
20
WNW
25
NW
25
NW
20
NW
25
NW
25
NW
20
NW
25
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
NW
Wind State
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
11:50AM0.24m
00:34AM0.20m
12:24PM0.23m
1:11AM0.19m
1:03PM0.22m
1:53AM0.19m
1:48PM0.20m
2:45AM0.19m
2:48PM0.18m
3:52AM0.19m
4:19PM0.16m
5:14AM0.19m
6:14PM0.16m
Low Tide
6:25PM0.02m
6:14AM0.06m
6:58PM0.03m
6:55AM0.07m
7:35PM0.04m
7:44AM0.08m
8:17PM0.06m
8:50AM0.09m
9:11PM0.07m
10:23AM0.09m
10:25PM0.08m
12:08PM0.08m
11:56PM0.09m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:01
5:01
5:01
5:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
 mm
Temp °C
26
27
26
26
27
26
27
27
26
26
26
25
25
25
25
25
26
26
27
27
26
Feels °C
27
28
28
26
27
27
27
28
28
25
25
24
25
24
23
24
24
26
27
27
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNW
6
0.2
N
6
0.5
N
6
0.5
N
6
0.3
NNW
8
1
NNW
7
0.8
NNW
7
0.7
NNW
7
0.9
NNW
7
1.2
NW
7
Energy kJ
6
3
22
17
11
111
63
47
70
160
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
6
0.9
NW
6
1
WNW
6
1
WNW
6
1.2
NW
6
0.9
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
6
1
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
7
0.5
W
7
1.7
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
1.9
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.6
NW
7
1.6
NW
7
1.6
NW
7
1.6
NW
7
1.6
NW
8
Energy kJ
46
46
73
73
109
79
59
101
75
22
364
567
475
393
416
292
285
289
273
289
305
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
3
1
Distance (km)
1637
2180
504
670
2653
446
454
3163
446
446
3088
446
446
3169
503
499
2653
446
446
2653
446
Best forecast wave conditions in Mediterranean Coast -Egypt
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in Egypt
Rating
(10 max)
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
5
6
8
5
9
7
5
9
9
8
6
5
9
9
9
5
5
6
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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.

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