Cocoa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what we’ve got on the cards.

Honestly, the next couple of weeks are a bit of a grind. We’re looking at a long stretch with very little to get excited about. The first real chance of anything worthwhile won’t be until the very end of the month.

Let’s start with Cocoa. It’s a consistent reef break, exposed to the north, and the optimum swell direction is from the north. Unfortunately, for the entire forecast period, we’re stuck with easterly and east-northeasterly swells. That’s not ideal. All through this week and into the next, the swell is small, mostly around 3 ft to 5 ft, with a short period of around 7 to 8 seconds. The wave energy is weak, and the commentary is mostly “poor surf conditions.” The wind is a moderate cross-off breeze, 12 to 16 mph, which keeps the surface clean, but the wave quality is just lacking. It’s the kind of setup that looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing right now. The water temperature is about average for this time of year.

Now, if you’re looking for the one true standout, it’s a glimmer right at the end. On the morning of Thursday, July 30th, we see a slight bump. The swell picks up to 6 ft from the east-northeast with an 8-second period, and the wave energy climbs. It’s still a cross-off wind from the east at 18 mph, so the surface stays clean. That’s the best of a pretty average bunch. It’s nothing spectacular, but it’s the biggest and most energetic option on offer. The rest of that week and into the first days of August is more of the same: small, short-period easterly swell with moderate winds.

So, to sum it up: if you’re really keen, keep an eye on Thursday the 30th at Cocoa. Everything else is a pass for now. Forecasts can shift, but for the moment, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty

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