Surf Forecasts:
El Corniche surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NW swell with 408 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 9AM. 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+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Corniche over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s lined up for us at El Corniche. We’ve got a long 16-day window, but I gotta be upfront with you – it’s a tough stretch. The good news is, the water’s running a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 81°F, so at least you won’t be cold while you’re sitting there staring at it.
The problem is, almost every day in this forecast is plagued by onshore wind, and the swell is just not cooperating. For the first week and a half, from Saturday the 11th right through to Sunday the 19th, the wind is a constant problem. It’s blowing from the NNW, NW, or WNW, and it’s always onshore. The swell is small, mostly around 2ft to 4ft, with a short period of 5 to 7 seconds, which means weak, messy waves. The combined energy is low, mostly bouncing between 23 and 183, which is weak to moderate, but it’s not making any difference because the wind is trashing it. The wave comment is consistently “poor surf conditions.” There’s no standout here; it’s a write-off.
Now, there is a tiny glimmer of hope. On Wednesday the 15th, the swell bumps up to 6ft from the NW, with a period of 8 seconds and the combined energy jumps to 408 (moderate wave energy). That’s the biggest swell of the whole period. But – and it’s a big but – the wind is still onshore from the NW at 12 mph. So that bump is going to be a blown-out, choppy mess. It’s only for the experienced guys who don’t mind a battle, but for the average surfer, it’s a pass.
The only real chance for anything clean comes on Monday the 20th. In the morning, we get a glassy period with the wind swinging to the ESE at just 3 mph. The swell is 4ft from the NNW at 7 seconds, with a combined energy of 164 (moderate). The wave comment is “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” This is your best bet, but it’s not a classic. The swell is short period, so it’s not going to have much punch, but at least it’ll be clean. After that, it’s back to the same old story: onshore wind and small, weak swell for the rest of the week.
Overall, there’s no true standout. The whole 16-day window is a flat, windy mess. If you’re desperate, Monday morning the 20th is your only shot at a glassy window. Other than that, leave the board in the car and go do something else. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s grim.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
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 kJ | 23 | 47 | 68 | 80 | 104 | 107 | 91 | 75 | 102 | 116 | 350 | 408 | 373 | 311 | 179 | 130 | 65 | 65 | 52 | 118 | 114 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:45PM0.18m | 8:31AM0.24m | 9:33PM0.20m | 9:18AM0.26m | 10:15PM0.21m | 10:00AM0.27m | 10:53PM0.21m | 10:40AM0.27m | 11:29PM0.21m | 11:18AM0.27m | 00:03AM0.21m | 11:54AM0.25m | 00:37AM0.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:30PM0.03m | 2:16AM0.07m | 3:18PM0.01m | 3:05AM0.06m | 4:01PM-0.00m | 3:49AM0.05m | 4:41PM-0.01m | 4:28AM0.05m | 5:18PM-0.01m | 5:07AM0.05m | 5:54PM-0.00m | 5:44AM0.05m | 6:27PM0.01m | 6:22AM0.06m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 |
 | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | 7:04 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 311 | 179 | 130 | 65 | 65 | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 23 | 47 | 68 | 80 | 104 | 107 | 91 | 75 | 102 | 116 | 350 | 408 | 373 | — | — | — | — | — | 52 | 118 | 114 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3123 | 2056 | 2046 | 3078 | 2008 | 759 | 2653 | 444 | 1305 | 3471 | 452 | 446 | 3564 | 423 | 423 | 2653 | 454 | 3350 | 2653 | 454 | 589 |
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