El Corniche Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, crew, Rusty here. Let’s cut to the chase. The whole 16-day forecast is looking mighty flat and pretty frustrating. There’s one tiny window of clean, rideable surf right at the start, and then it’s a long, bleak stretch of nothing. Don’t get too stoked.

Your only real chance for a wave is first thing on Saturday morning, August 1st, at El Corniche. We’re looking at a small 3.3ft of swell from the northwest, and that’s the high point. The energy is only moderate at 107, so it won't have much grunt. But the big win is the glassy wind. That’s a massive positive, and with the air temp at a warm 82.9°, it’ll feel incredible. The water is running 3.6° warmer than usual for this time of year, which is a nice bonus. The catch is that El Corniche rarely breaks, so seeing it with any waves is a real treat, and you’ll want to be there early. This is our one true standout, and it’s all about the clean, glassy conditions, not the size.

From Saturday afternoon onward, it all turns south. The swell drops off a cliff, and the winds go onshore or cross-onshore, chopping up anything that might show. The rest of the first week is a total write-off, with nothing but poor surf conditions and waves under 3 feet.

The second week, from August 9th through the 16th, is equally grim. The swell barely ticks over, and the period stays short. We’re talking dribbles in the 1ft to 2.6ft range, all under that 8-second mark. The energy readings are weak, mostly in the teens and thirties, so there's nothing to get excited about. The winds aren't helping, usually blowing onshore from the northwest. This stretch is a dead loss for surfing.

Honestly, this is one of those blank runs where the ocean just isn't playing ball. It happens. The best bet is to grab that little Saturday morning session, have a paddle, and enjoy the glass. Otherwise, keep the board in the car and the wax in the drawer. Talk soon.

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