El Corniche surfForecast / Mediterranean Coast / Egypt

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 31 Mar 2026 EET
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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
17.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Mar 31) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Corniche in the next 16 days are 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 03) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 31st Mar)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 3rd Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 3rd Apr)7ft (2.2m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Corniche over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SE by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
4
4
3
2
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.2
WNW
0.9
ENE
0.6
ENE
1
WNW
1.6
WNW
2
WNW
2.2
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.1
WNW
1
WNW
1
WNW
1
WNW
0.7
NW
Period(s) (?)8877766591212111110101098887
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1127819945928524241069138165046939644626418412511911656
Wind
(km/h)
10
ESE
20
NNE
30
E
25
ESE
20
ESE
20
WNW
25
NW
20
WNW
15
SSE
10
S
10
NW
20
SE
15
SSW
25
WNW
5
WNW
10
W
20
WNW
10
W
20
WNW
20
WNW
5
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
ononcross-
off
cross-
off
onoffcross-
off
onglasscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:28AM
0.24
9:34PM
0.25
9:50AM
0.25
10:01PM
0.25
10:11AM
0.26
10:28PM
0.24
10:33AM
0.26
10:54PM
0.23
10:55AM
0.25
11:19PM
0.22
11:16AM
0.24
11:44PM
0.20
11:39AM
0.23
12:10AM
0.18
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:28PM
0.02
3:43AM
0.01
3:55PM
0.01
4:06AM
0.01
4:22PM
0.00
4:27AM
0.02
4:48PM
0.00
4:48AM
0.03
5:14PM
0.01
5:07AM
0.04
5:41PM
0.03
5:26AM
0.06
6:09PM
0.04
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Sunrise5:50--5:48--5:48--5:47--5:46--5:43--5:43--
Sunset-6:17--6:17--6:19--6:20--6:20--6:21--6:22-
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
----34---------------
Temp. °C181817191818171717202120222017181817171716
Feels °C (?)161413161613131315171615161515151516141414
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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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