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El Corniche surfForecast / Mediterranean Coast / Egypt
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 EETForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
El Corniche surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Corniche sea temperature is
20.1° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Corniche this week:
The most powerful waves expected at El Corniche in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 4th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Corniche over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Fri morning, fresh winds from the N by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WNW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NNW 6 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | |
78 | 54 | 32 | 31 | 73 | 81 | 56 | 34 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 48 | 280 | 996 | 971 | 826 | 1127 | 943 | 688 | 204 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 8:27AM0.23m | 8:38PM0.22m | 8:51AM0.24m | 9:09PM0.22m | 9:15AM0.25m | 9:39PM0.22m | 9:39AM0.25m | 10:08PM0.22m | 10:03AM0.25m | 10:36PM0.21m | 10:28AM0.25m | 11:05PM0.20m | 10:55AM0.24m | 11:35PM0.19m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:35PM0.04m | 2:41AM0.03m | 3:05PM0.02m | 3:06AM0.03m | 3:34PM0.01m | 3:31AM0.04m | 4:02PM0.01m | 3:55AM0.04m | 4:30PM0.01m | 4:19AM0.05m | 4:59PM0.02m | 4:43AM0.06m | 5:29PM0.03m | ||||||||
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 | 5:18 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — |
 | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:40 | — |
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Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | — | NW 6 | — | — | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 |
 kJ | 78 | — | 32 | — | — | 81 | 56 | 34 | 12 | 5 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1127 | 943 | 688 | 204 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 6 | — | NW 6 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | ENE 4 | N 4 | NNW 6 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 54 | — | 31 | 73 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 9 | 48 | 280 | 996 | 971 | 826 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3079 | 3075 | 617 | 1607 | 2870 | 1641 | 1607 | 3108 | 1221 | 1236 | 1008 | 1328 | 1528 | 452 | 1495 | 1097 | 3072 | 589 | 1607 | 2056 | 575 |
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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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