Surf Forecasts:
El Corniche surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, NNW swell with 153 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s 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 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) 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+) | 6AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Corniche over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, it’s Rusty here and I gotta be straight with you – this 16-day stretch out at El Corniche is a tough one. We’re looking at a real flat spell to kick things off, with hardly any surf to get excited about for the first week or so. The combined swell energy is weak, often sitting below 100, and most days the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, making a mess of things. The swell that does show is short-period, usually 7 seconds or less, which means weak, bumpy waves.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until the morning of Saturday, the 29th of August. That morning the swell picks up a touch to 3 ft from the NNW with a 7-second period, and combined energy hits 150 (moderate energy). The wind is light offshore from the NNW at 6 mph, which at least keeps the surface clean. It’s still marginal, and the wave comment says "marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions," so don’t get your hopes up for anything special.
But if there’s one standout in this whole period, it’s the morning of Tuesday, the 18th of August. We get a little bump of 4 to 4 ft from the NNW, with the morning swell at 4 ft, 7-second period, and 138 combined energy. The wind is glassy – NNE at 3 mph – which is a major positive. That’s the cleanest window you’ll see. The surf is surfable, but the quality is said to be "very ordinary conditions," so it’s not going to be epic, just the best of a bad bunch. For experienced surfers, it’s worth a look. Beginners might find the small size okay, but the short period means it’ll be weak.
After that Tuesday morning, it goes downhill fast. Wednesday the 19th onward is tiny and windy, with swell dropping to 1 ft or less. There’s a long gap of almost no usable surf from that Wednesday right through to the 28th of August. The afternoon of the 29th and the 30th see a slight increase to 3 ft, but the wind goes onshore or cross-onshore again, chopping it up.
Because the swell is so small and short-period for most of the run, and the wind is often onshore, this setup honestly looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on most days. For a wave that rarely breaks anyway, this 16-day forecast is a write-off for all but that one Tuesday morning and maybe a peek on the 29th. Keep an eye on the forecasts though – it tends not to stay this poor for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | N 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NW 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
138 | 138 | 111 | 153 | 138 | 73 | 31 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 24 | 19 | 13 | 51 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 6:37AM0.17m | 8:32PM0.15m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:05PM0.08m | 1:39AM0.11m | |||||||
— | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | |
6:42 | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | W 7 | W 7 | NW 6 | — |
138 | 138 | 111 | 153 | 138 | 73 | 31 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | — | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 6 | 18 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | NNW 5 | N 4 | NNE 3 | NW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NW 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | 9 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 24 | 19 | 13 | 51 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 569 | 503 | 2653 | 423 | 0 | 2161 | 575 | 1712 | 2653 | 2076 | 2240 | 2653 | 2298 | 2218 | 2214 | 2199 | 450 | 2174 | 1837 |
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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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