Surf Forecasts:
El Corniche surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, NW swell with 301 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with WNW 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) 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+) | 6AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Corniche over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s been shaping up.
To be straight with you, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for El Corniche, with a lot of close-outs and onshore wind. The water temp is way above normal for this time of year at 82°, a full 4° warmer than usual, so it’s a tropical bath, but the waves just aren’t cooperating.
The forecast starts with a poor run from Tuesday, July 7th through Thursday, July 9th. You’ve got a 5ft to 4ft NW swell coming in, but it’s short period, around 7 seconds, and the wind is onshore or cross-on. The combined energy is moderate but messy (262 to 119). It’s just not worth paddling out for.
Friday, July 10th, we get a brief window of something. The morning shows a tiny 2ft WNW swell with glassy conditions. The wave energy is weak (53), but if you’re desperate for a splash, you might find a few surfable but very ordinary waves. The direction is wrong for the break, though – it needs N swell, and we’re getting NW. By afternoon, the onshore wind is back.
From Saturday, July 11th, through to Tuesday, July 21st, it’s a long stretch of small, weak, and onshore-affected surf. Swell heights hang around 2ft to 4ft, periods are pathetic at 6-7 seconds, and the wind is almost always onshore. The combined energy is mostly weak, in the 30-130 range. There’s a morning on Thursday, July 16th with a light cross-onshore breeze, but it’s still a marginal tide call. Honestly, this is a dead period for any decent ride.
The best of the whole outlook is a distant hope. On Wednesday, July 22nd, we see a jump in swell size to 6ft to 6ft NW, with a slightly better period of 8 seconds and stronger combined energy (328-369). But here’s the kicker – the wind is still onshore, and the swell direction is wrong for the spot. That’s a lot of bumpy, closed-out power. This setup is more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. It’s too big and messy for a beginner and not clean enough for an expert.
So, the standout? There isn’t a true standout. The only half-decent window is the morning of Friday, July 10th for a tiny, glassy session, and the questionable long-range hope on July 22nd if you’re willing to battle the onshore. Crowds are possible at El Corniche, but for these conditions, you’ll have the place to yourself.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 262 | 289 | 301 | 255 | 242 | 153 | 85 | 45 | 33 | 39 | 25 | 37 | 69 | 162 | 116 | 83 | 114 | 102 | 88 | 66 | 59 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 2:48PM0.18m | 3:52AM0.19m | 4:19PM0.16m | 5:14AM0.19m | 6:14PM0.16m | 6:34AM0.21m | 7:44PM0.17m | 7:38AM0.22m | 8:45PM0.18m | 8:31AM0.24m | 9:33PM0.20m | 9:18AM0.26m | 10:15PM0.21m | 10:00AM0.27m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:11PM0.07m | 10:23AM0.09m | 10:25PM0.08m | 12:08PM0.08m | 11:56PM0.09m | 1:30PM0.06m | 1:15AM0.08m | 2:30PM0.03m | 2:16AM0.07m | 3:18PM0.01m | 3:05AM0.06m | 4:01PM-0.00m | 3:49AM0.05m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:05 |
 | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | 7:06 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | NNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | NW 6 | NW 6 | — | — | NNW 7 | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | NNW 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 153 | 85 | 45 | 33 | — | 25 | 37 | — | — | 116 | — | — | 102 | — | — | 59 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 | N 6 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | 20 | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | W 6 | — | — | NW 6 | N 5 | — | NNW 6 | NW 6 | — | NW 6 | NW 7 | — | NW 7 | NW 6 | W 6 |
| kJ | 262 | 289 | 301 | 255 | 242 | — | 34 | — | — | 39 | 8 | — | 69 | 162 | — | 83 | 114 | — | 88 | 66 | 17 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2653 | 503 | 2653 | 2653 | 446 | 3072 | 3163 | 423 | 0 | 3076 | 450 | 2653 | 3125 | 2046 | 1967 | 3108 | 617 | 2653 | 2653 | 467 | 2653 |
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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).
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