Surf Forecasts:
Cotavelo surf forecast from 11 Jun 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 17 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ESE swell with 244 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cotavelo this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Cotavelo in the next 16 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 9s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Wed 17th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cotavelo over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wed 17 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 178 | 149 | 127 | 157 | 88 | 154 | 217 | 125 | 94 | 134 | 214 | 181 | 156 | 86 | 84 | 99 | 153 | 155 | 155 | 187 | 229 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:21AM1.96m | 12:47PM2.00m | 1:16AM2.07m | 1:46PM2.09m | 2:09AM2.19m | 2:41PM2.17m | 3:01AM2.29m | 3:35PM2.22m | 3:51AM2.36m | 4:27PM2.23m | 4:42AM2.39m | 5:18PM2.20m | 5:32AM2.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:36AM0.44m | 7:03PM0.35m | 7:33AM0.28m | 7:56PM0.27m | 8:27AM0.13m | 8:48PM0.20m | 9:19AM0.02m | 9:38PM0.17m | 10:11AM-0.05m | 10:28PM0.17m | 11:03AM-0.05m | 11:17PM0.20m | 11:55AM0.01m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — |
 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 |
mm | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | NNE 9 | N 9 | NNE 10 | ESE 7 | N 9 | NNE 9 | ESE 7 | NNE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 54 | 46 | 46 | 42 | 43 | 42 | 157 | 125 | 94 | 134 | 42 | 38 | 54 | 86 | 40 | 26 | 153 | 14 | 155 | 187 | 229 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 8 | ESE 14 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 13 | N 8 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | NNE 9 | SE 11 | SSE 9 | NNE 9 | N 10 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 14 | 12 | 21 | 36 | 27 | 73 | 40 | 40 | 64 | 36 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 48 | 19 | 8 | 25 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 17 | SE 15 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | SE 13 | S 10 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | NNE 8 | SE 12 | S 10 | SE 10 | S 10 | ESE 11 | SE 9 | ESE 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 12 |
| kJ | 6 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 45 | 9 | 66 | 65 | 22 | 36 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 3 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 | — | — | — | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | ESE 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 178 | 149 | 127 | 157 | 88 | 154 | 217 | — | — | — | 214 | 181 | 156 | — | 84 | 99 | — | 155 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1517 | 49 | 1603 | 1054 | 1603 | 1625 | 12 | 808 | 1603 | 12 | 808 | 1603 | 12 | 31 | 1517 | 12 | 855 | 2057 | 12 | 117 | 1691 |
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The above surf forecast table for Cotavelo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cotavelo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cotavelo 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 (Cotavelo) 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 Cotavelo 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.
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