Surf Forecasts:
Cocoa surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, E swell with 694 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cocoa this week:
The surf forecast for Cocoa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cocoa in the next 16 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cocoa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Let's get into it for Cocoa—this 16-day stretch is patchy, with a lot of flat spells and a couple of real standouts. The water's at 29° with a temperature anomaly of 0.3°, so it's right on the mark for this time of year.
We start on Sunday, 16 August, and it's a no-go. The swell is 7ft from the east with a 9-second period and a 25 km/h cross-off wind, combined energy is moderate at 663, but the conditions are marginal. Monday and Tuesday are pretty average—small, weak, and not worth the effort.
After Tuesday, 18 August, there's a big gap. From Wednesday, 19 August through to Saturday, 29 August, the surf is consistently poor. Swell drops to 3ft to 5ft, period is short (7 to 8 seconds), and the wind is cross-off from the east at 15 to 30 km/h. The combined energy is weak, between 130 and 280. It's a long stretch of flat, messy days. If you're a kiter, the easterly breeze might be something, but for paddle surfing, it's a blank run.
Now for the standout. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, 25 August. The morning brings a 7ft swell from the east with a 10-second period, combined energy of 789 (moderate), and a light offshore wind from the southeast at 20 km/h. Clean, offshore, and the wave quality is rated very good. Tuesday afternoon is similar—6ft, east swell, 9-second period, combined energy 594, and still offshore from the southeast at 20 km/h. The winds are light and offshore, giving you clean lines. This is the best session on offer.
After that, Wednesday, 26 August through to Friday, 28 August goes back to poor conditions. Then on Sunday, 30 August, we get another good window. The morning has a 7ft east swell, 8-second period, combined energy 496, and a gentle cross-off breeze from the east at 15 km/h. The afternoon is better—7ft from the east, 8-second period, combined energy 646, and a light cross-off from the east-southeast at 15 km/h. The wave quality is rated very good, so it's clean and fun. Monday, 31 August, has a 7ft east swell with a longer 10-second period and combined energy 861, though the conditions are marginal due to tide and wind.
Cocoa is a reef that's exposed to the north. The best swell direction is from the north, and we're getting east swells, which isn't ideal but still works. Crowds are sometimes a thing, so keep an eye out. The standout is Tuesday, 25 August—clean, offshore, and solid. Sunday, 30 August is a close second. Don't hold your breath for the rest.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | N 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 617 | 461 | 437 | 374 | 333 | 295 | 302 | 266 | 196 | 160 | 130 | 1 | 184 | 156 | 176 | 235 | 155 | 217 | 161 | 120 | 151 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:10PM0.56m | 6:40AM0.48m | 6:37PM0.55m | 7:33AM0.42m | 7:06PM0.53m | 8:45AM0.36m | 7:39PM0.51m | 8:22PM0.49m | 9:30PM0.47m | 3:38PM0.38m | 11:02PM0.47m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 11:58AM0.22m | 00:38AM0.20m | 12:22PM0.26m | 1:32AM0.20m | 12:39PM0.30m | 2:34AM0.20m | 12:45PM0.32m | 3:50AM0.19m | 5:15AM0.18m | 6:27AM0.16m | 4:14PM0.38m | ||||||||||
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 | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NNE 8 | SE 8 | NNE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 46 | 45 | 41 | 33 | 333 | 295 | 302 | 266 | 196 | 17 | 130 | 15 | 37 | 57 | 35 | 14 | 34 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 28 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 14 | SE 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | NNE 8 | ESE 11 | NNE 8 | ESE 11 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 20 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 20 | 28 | 17 | 16 | 38 | 35 | 34 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 22 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | ESE 14 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | SE 11 | — | ESE 11 | NNE 8 | SE 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | 3 | 18 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 33 | — | 11 | 7 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 617 | 461 | 437 | 374 | — | — | — | — | — | 160 | — | 94 | 184 | 156 | 176 | 235 | 155 | 217 | 161 | 120 | 151 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 786 | 314 | 314 | 314 | 197 | 197 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 400 | 314 | 804 | 197 | 646 | 241 | 314 | 400 | 400 | 314 | 314 |
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Information about the Cocoa Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Cocoa 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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