
Surf Forecasts:
Cocas Beach / Praia Negra surf forecast from 19 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 20 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with 381 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cocas Beach / Praia Negra this week:
The surf forecast for Cocas Beach / Praia Negra over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cocas Beach / Praia Negra in the next 16 days are 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-01) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 20th Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 20th Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cocas Beach / Praia Negra over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 |
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0 | 132 | 14 | 20 | 15 | 18 | 36 | 61 | 89 | 132 | 312 | 288 | 355 | 273 | 361 | 308 | 232 | 222 | 157 | 104 | 71 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 11:36PM0.82m | 11:58AM1.04m | 00:31AM0.79m | 12:52PM0.97m | 1:29AM0.78m | 1:48PM0.89m | 2:31AM0.77m | 2:46PM0.82m | 3:32AM0.77m | 3:48PM0.76m | 4:31AM0.78m | 4:48PM0.73m | 5:23AM0.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:28PM0.08m | 5:20AM0.13m | 6:20PM0.14m | 6:15AM0.19m | 7:14PM0.19m | 7:15AM0.24m | 8:09PM0.22m | 8:22AM0.28m | 9:04PM0.24m | 9:31AM0.30m | 9:59PM0.25m | 10:37AM0.28m | 10:51PM0.23m | 11:35AM0.25m | |||||||
— | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | |
7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | 7:07 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 10 |
105 | 132 | 183 | 179 | 179 | 142 | 176 | 182 | 185 | 151 | 148 | 288 | 355 | 273 | 361 | 308 | 126 | 127 | 106 | 94 | 63 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NW 9 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 |
48 | 3 | 14 | 20 | 15 | 18 | 36 | 61 | 89 | 132 | 312 | 145 | 145 | 100 | 96 | 101 | 232 | 222 | 157 | 104 | 71 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | N 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | NW 10 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | SSW 11 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | SSE 11 | NW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 |
4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 31 | 29 | 56 | 4 | 57 | 42 | 42 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 3 | 14 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 8 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
— | 48 | 44 | 34 | 30 | 47 | 53 | 47 | 56 | 72 | 99 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 22 | 25 | 30 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 196 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 206 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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Information about the Cocas Beach / Praia Negra Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cocas Beach / Praia Negra provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cocas Beach / Praia Negra can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cocas Beach / Praia Negra 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 (Cocas Beach / Praia Negra) 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 Cocas Beach / Praia Negra 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.


