
Surf Forecasts:
Cogumelo surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, WNW swell with 137 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cogumelo this week:
The surf forecast for Cogumelo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cogumelo in the next 16 days are 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 12s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cogumelo over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let's get straight into it.
Look, I’ve gotta be honest with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty bleak. I’m struggling to find much to get excited about. There’s going to be a long stretch of days here where the surf just isn’t worth paddling out for. It starts off flat and stays that way for a while. We’re looking at a solid gap of almost no worthwhile waves from Wednesday the 8th right through until the end of next week. The energy is weak, the wind is messy, and it’s all cross-on shore.
The first hint of anything approaching rideable comes on Sunday the 12th at Cogumelo. The swell height is a tiny 3 ft in the morning from the NW, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined wave energy (159) is moderate, but it’s still labelled as "poor surf conditions." The wind is a light cross-onshore from the NNW, so it won't be glassy. It stays small and choppy into the afternoon. Honestly, this is a session for the hardcore only, and even then, you’ll be dodging bumps.
We get a little more energy on Sunday the 19th into the following week, but the quality is still missing. On the 19th afternoon, Cogumelo sees the swell hit 5 ft from the NW, with a period of 6 seconds and a combined energy of 203 – that's moderate-to-strong energy, but it's short-period windswell. The wind is a moderate cross-onshore from the NW at 16 mph, making for choppy conditions. Not what you want. This trend continues into Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st, with similar sizes but always cross-onshore and chopped up.
The biggest swell of the outlook shows up on Wednesday the 22nd of July. The morning brings 5 ft from the NW, but by the afternoon it jumps to 6 ft, with a combined energy of 245. That’s solid, powerful energy for this spot. But – and it's a big but – the period is a short 6 seconds, and the wind is a moderate cross-onshore from the NW at 16 mph. That’s onshore slop on a beach break setup. It might be worth a look for experienced surfers on a bigger board, but for a clean, proper wave, this isn't it. Beginners, stay away from that afternoon session.
Then, almost as a tease, on Thursday the 23rd of July, we finally get a clean moment. The morning shows a tiny 0.7 ft swell from the WNW with a 10-second period, but the wind is a light cross-offshore from the NNE. The wave comment even says "clean." This is beautiful, but there’s no power behind it (combined energy of just 20).
So, looking at the whole 16-day window, I can’t in good conscience call any break a standout. The wind is almost always working against what little swell we have. The water temperature is about average for this time of year.
It’s a tough run. Keep the board in the car, check the forecast again in a few days, but don't hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 10 | NW 5 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 4 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 |
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38 | 29 | 74 | 47 | 59 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 50 | 27 | 45 | 64 | 103 | 137 | 70 | 66 | 78 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:03AM2.22m | 9:26PM2.32m | 10:10AM2.24m | 10:39PM2.31m | 11:21AM2.34m | 11:53PM2.38m | 12:28PM2.49m | 1:01AM2.50m | 1:29PM2.69m | 2:02AM2.63m | 2:24PM2.88m | 2:56AM2.74m | 3:15PM3.04m | 3:46AM2.80m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:05PM0.77m | 3:47AM0.66m | 4:18PM0.75m | 4:57AM0.64m | 5:35PM0.65m | 6:07AM0.56m | 6:45PM0.48m | 7:10AM0.44m | 7:47PM0.28m | 8:07AM0.31m | 8:43PM0.11m | 8:58AM0.19m | 9:34PM-0.01m | ||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 8:59 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 27 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 19 |
Feels °C | 26 | 24 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 |
38 | 25 | 38 | 47 | 59 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 50 | 27 | 45 | 64 | 103 | 137 | 70 | 66 | 78 | 25 | 18 | 20 | 12 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | W 7 | — | W 7 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 8 | W 9 | SW 15 | W 8 | W 6 | SW 13 | WNW 7 | NNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 |
16 | 4 | — | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 37 | 43 | 38 | 54 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | NW 12 | — | S 16 | — | — | — | — | S 16 | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | NW 4 | SW 19 | SW 14 | NNW 4 | SW 18 | SW 13 | WNW 12 | NNW 8 | NW 8 |
4 | 6 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 6 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 3 | — | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | — | NW 3 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 3 | NW 4 |
— | 29 | 74 | 20 | 16 | 31 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | — | 1 | 10 | — | 1 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 444 | 542 | 48 | 118 | 189 | 187 | 121 | 138 | 121 | 121 | 170 | 9 | 9 | 611 | 9 | 77 | 611 | 213 | 85 | 549 | 213 |
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Information about the Cogumelo Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cogumelo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cogumelo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cogumelo 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 (Cogumelo) 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 Cogumelo 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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