Surf Forecasts:
Cocoa surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, E swell with 507 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cocoa this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Cocoa in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cocoa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the surf is locked in a bit of a battle with the wind. The main player we've got is Cocoa, a reef setup that's consistent and exposed to the swell. The water temp is sitting at a pretty normal 83°F for this time of year, so the wetsuit can stay in the shed.
The issue is the wind. For the first week, it's blowing a solid 12 to 19 mph from the east and east-northeast, which is either cross or cross-offshore. It's not a total washout, but the onshore component is kicking up a lumpy cross-chop on the surface, making it messy. The swell is there, with an east pulse running 3ft to 7ft, but it's short-period stuff at 7 to 8 seconds, so it's not going to have any real grunt or shape. The combined swell energy is all over the shop, from a weak 114 (moderate energy) up to a massive 525 (strong wave energy) on Saturday the 18th, but that power is getting chopped up by the breeze. Honestly, the best calls are for the Saturday morning and afternoon of July 18th, when the wind is a touch cleaner cross-off and the swell is a solid 7ft to 7ft from the east, giving you the best chance at a clean-ish wave. Still, the forecast scores are low, so keep your expectations in check.
We hit a bit of a lull mid-week, with the swell dropping under 5ft and the wind still messy. The pattern picks up again around the 25th and 26th, with the east swell building back to 6ft and the wind easing slightly. The mornings of July 26th and 28th look the cleanest, with a gentle to moderate breeze giving you a cleaner surface, but the swell period is still a short 8 seconds, so it's not going to be a classic.
Looking further out into the second week, the wind stays persistent from the east, and the swell holds around 5ft to 6ft. The best of the bunch looks like the morning of July 31st, with a 6ft east swell and a moderate breeze, but again, the short period means it'll be a bit soft and wonky. The combined energy readings are moderate to strong (around 277 to 384), but without a clean wind, it's a tough sell.
The Standout: If you're picking a window, the Saturday of July 18th is your best bet. Look for the morning session with that 7ft east swell and the cross-off wind. It's not going to be perfect, but it's the most power you'll see with the best chance of a clean face. The rest of the run is a game of patience.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 376 | 470 | 507 | 501 | 441 | 381 | 332 | 253 | 215 | 156 | 107 | 83 | 99 | 94 | 86 | 107 | 123 | 118 | 104 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:07AM0.58m | 7:10PM0.53m | 7:01AM0.51m | 7:44PM0.54m | 8:03AM0.45m | 8:20PM0.53m | 9:26AM0.39m | 8:58PM0.52m | 11:42AM0.36m | 9:43PM0.51m | 2:02PM0.36m | 10:38PM0.50m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:10AM0.28m | 12:46PM0.16m | 1:11AM0.27m | 1:20PM0.23m | 2:18AM0.26m | 1:51PM0.28m | 3:31AM0.24m | 2:19PM0.32m | 4:47AM0.21m | 2:49PM0.34m | 5:57AM0.18m | 3:44PM0.36m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | 6:36 | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | E 7 | NNE 8 | SE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ESE 7 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 5 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 156 | 6 | 14 | 7 | 11 | 19 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | — | — | NE 10 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | SE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 10 | NE 8 | — | E 12 | E 11 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 9 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 58 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 376 | 470 | 507 | 501 | 441 | 381 | 332 | 253 | 215 | — | 107 | 83 | 99 | 94 | 86 | 107 | 123 | 118 | 104 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 734 | 804 | 197 | 314 | 804 | 197 | 520 | 804 | 197 | 197 | 264 | 241 | 579 | 405 | 400 | 314 | 241 | 197 | 241 |
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The above surf forecast table for Cocoa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cocoa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cocoa 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 (Cocoa) 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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