Surf Forecasts:
Cocles surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, ENE swell with 508 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cocles this week:
The surf forecast for Cocles over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cocles in the next 16 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cocles over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Text 2 – Imperial Units
Alright, let’s switch gears and talk in feet and knots. Rusty here.
First things first – don’t bother paddling out until Sunday morning, the 30th. There's a dry spell with sloppy, onshore wind and fading swell that isn't worth your time.
Sunday morning the 30th is your first real look. We’ve got a clean 5ft swell from the ENE and a light offshore breeze. The water’s a warm 84°, right where it should be. It’s not huge, but it’ll be clean and fun for a morning session. The energy is moderate at 293.
Monday morning the 31st is nearly a carbon copy: 5ft of ENE swell and that light offshore wind making for clean waves. It’ll be a bit small, but it’s the pick of the early days. You might have a few others out there, but nothing crazy.
Then we go into a slump. Tuesday through the end of the first week and into the start of the second is mostly small, choppy, and not worth chasing. A lot of “poor” conditions in there.
Looking ahead, the second week has some promise, but it’s a wait. Thursday morning, September 10th, sees a bump to 6ft from the ENE with moderate energy at 508. The wind is cross-on, so it’ll be a bit chopped, but it’s surfable.
The real standout, and it’s a long way off, is Saturday morning, September 12th. We’re talking a solid 7ft of ENE groundswell with a 10-second period. The energy hits 809, so you’ll feel the power. The wind is light and cross-shore. That’s a proper size for Cocles – too big for beginners, but for the rest of you, it’s got good potential. Just remember, it’s a forecast for a week and a half away, so don’t book the day off work just yet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 422 | 331 | 267 | 293 | 235 | 219 | 286 | 286 | 254 | 212 | 179 | 123 | 94 | 104 | 196 | 154 | 158 | 112 | 112 | 154 | 143 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 2:53PM0.32m | 2:42AM0.33m | 3:14PM0.36m | 3:37AM0.30m | 3:41PM0.40m | 4:29AM0.26m | 4:13PM0.43m | 5:19AM0.23m | 4:50PM0.46m | 6:07AM0.20m | 5:32PM0.48m | 6:56AM0.18m | 6:18PM0.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:15AM0.18m | 8:29PM0.22m | 8:37AM0.19m | 9:56PM0.17m | 9:02AM0.19m | 10:57PM0.13m | 9:27AM0.18m | 11:48PM0.09m | 9:55AM0.17m | 00:37AM0.05m | 10:27AM0.16m | 1:25AM0.04m | 11:03AM0.14m | 2:14AM0.03m | |||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — |
mm | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 422 | 331 | 267 | 293 | 235 | 219 | 286 | 286 | 254 | 212 | 179 | 123 | 94 | 104 | 196 | 154 | 158 | 112 | 112 | 154 | 143 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 27 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 5 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 30 | 30 | 5 | 30 | 30 | 5 | 0 | 30 | 5 | 30 | 150 |
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Information about the Cocles Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cocles provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cocles can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cocles 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 (Cocles) 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 Cocles 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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