Surf Forecasts:
El Corniche surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, NNW swell with 287 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period. 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 12AM. 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+) | 9AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Corniche over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what we’ve got for El Corniche over the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, there’s no surf worth paddling for right now and the first week is going to be a real struggle. We’re looking at a gap of about 13 days before anything even gets a bit interesting. Most of the calls are for poor conditions, with onshore winds messing things up and the swell staying small and weak. You can feel the frustration in the energy readings – they’re ugly, the swell height is tiny, and the period is short.
In the near term, the morning of Tuesday the 18th is the only flicker of hope. We get a glassy surface with a light wind, which is a big positive for clean conditions. Swell sits at 3.3 ft from the NNW, with a short 7-second period and combined energy of only 105 – that’s weak, so don’t expect much punch. It’s described as "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," so you’d be scraping for knee-high lumps. Not a standout.
Things stay flat and windy right through until the very end of the window. The morning of Wednesday the 26th sees a slight improvement – 3.9 ft from the NNW, 7-second period, moderate wave energy at 127. Still onshore wind though, so it’ll be bumpy. Marginal.
The only proper standout in the whole outlook lands on Sunday the 30th of August. The morning shows a solid 7.2 ft swell from the NW, with a 8-second period and strong energy of 639. This is a decent-sized, chunky swell. The wind is onshore at 12 mph though, so it won’t be clean, and at that size – over 8.2 ft in the afternoon at 7.9 ft – it’s only for experienced surfers. El Corniche is a rarely breaking, exposed spot that needs the right conditions, and this might be the only time it fires. But with the cross-onshore wind in the afternoon, expect chop. For the morning, it’s a marginal call but the best we get.
Given the persistent onshore winds and beach setup, if you’re into kiting, the afternoons with 12 mph side-onshore might be more your thing than paddle surfing.
Water temp is sitting at 84.2°F, which is a good 4.1°F warmer than average for this time of year – that’s pretty notable, so you’ll be in for a warm one if you do get in.
Overall, this is a dry run for surfers. Hold tight.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NW 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
176 | 164 | 287 | 242 | 248 | 171 | 150 | 108 | 142 | 105 | 51 | 18 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 17 | 25 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 11:29AM0.26m | 11:54PM0.23m | 11:58AM0.24m | 00:19AM0.22m | 12:26PM0.21m | 00:45AM0.21m | 12:54PM0.18m | 1:12AM0.20m | 1:22PM0.16m | 1:45AM0.18m | 2:11PM0.13m | 3:02AM0.16m | 9:02PM0.13m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:47PM0.01m | 5:52AM0.03m | 6:10PM0.03m | 6:24AM0.05m | 6:32PM0.05m | 6:57AM0.06m | 6:51PM0.07m | 7:36AM0.08m | 7:10PM0.09m | 8:45AM0.10m | 7:12PM0.11m | 1:04PM0.10m | 11:47PM0.13m | ||||||||
5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | |
— | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | NNW 5 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | — | NW 7 |
— | — | 287 | 242 | 248 | 171 | 150 | 5 | 142 | 105 | 51 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 15 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 7 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | — | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NW 5 |
176 | 164 | — | — | — | — | — | 108 | — | — | 7 | — | — | 9 | 15 | — | 8 | 10 | 6 | 17 | 25 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 444 | 3163 | 504 | 423 | 3163 | 504 | 503 | 3126 | 431 | 0 | 2180 | 446 | 1712 | 2653 | 2788 | 2653 | 2653 | 2254 | 1992 | 2235 | 1916 |
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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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