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El Corniche surfForecast / Mediterranean Coast / Egypt
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 17 May 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
21.9° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 (May 19) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Corniche in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Tue 19th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 19th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 21st May) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
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. Warm (max 32°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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 | WNW 7 | WNW 5 | NW 4 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | |
37 | 20 | 14 | 16 | 54 | 52 | 30 | 52 | 32 | 46 | 102 | 223 | 326 | 393 | 300 | 146 | 86 | 59 | 40 | 26 | 46 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | on | on | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | off | glassy | on | on | |
High Tide | 10:08AM0.27m | 10:55PM0.21m | 10:45AM0.26m | 11:40PM0.20m | 11:25AM0.25m | 00:29AM0.18m | 12:09PM0.23m | 1:27AM0.16m | 1:01PM0.21m | 2:45AM0.16m | 2:10PM0.19m | 4:24AM0.16m | 3:46PM0.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:44PM-0.01m | 4:32AM0.05m | 5:28PM0.00m | 5:10AM0.06m | 6:15PM0.02m | 5:50AM0.08m | 7:08PM0.03m | 6:39AM0.10m | 8:12PM0.05m | 7:49AM0.11m | 9:31PM0.07m | 9:45AM0.12m | 10:54PM0.07m | ||||||||
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 | 5:03 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — |
 | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — |
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Temp °C | 32 | 32 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 |
28 | 28 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 5 | NW 4 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NNW 6 | — | N 6 | — | — | — | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 6 |
 kJ | 37 | 20 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 52 | 30 | 52 | 27 | 19 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 146 | 86 | 59 | 40 | 15 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 4 | NW 6 | W 6 | — | WNW 9 | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | 15 | — | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 14 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 4 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | — | — | — | NW 7 | — | N 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 6 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | 4 | — | — | — | 54 | — | 10 | 9 | 32 | 46 | 102 | 223 | 326 | 393 | 300 | 45 | 43 | — | — | 26 | 46 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 461 | 1470 | 617 | 1194 | 3089 | 3 | 462 | 3080 | 423 | 444 | 445 | 759 | 627 | 3072 | 443 | 446 | 3072 | 0 | 0 | 3072 | 1305 |
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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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