
Surf Forecasts:
Cogumelo surf forecast from 14 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 18 Nov, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WNW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 18 Nov, 9PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, NW swell with 12,001 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 15 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with WNW 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 Sunday (Nov 15) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 18) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 14) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 15th Nov) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 18th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Wed 18th Nov) | 16ft (5.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cogumelo over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 14 | NW 15 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1053 | 530 | 416 | 201 | 193 | 102 | 79 | 129 | 322 | 446 | 517 | 1303 | 1052 | 625 | 3148 | 7970 | 12001 | 7546 | 5974 | 3543 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 4:34PM2.26m | 4:50AM2.41m | 5:15PM2.11m | 5:34AM2.28m | 6:05PM1.98m | 6:28AM2.17m | 7:07PM1.90m | 7:32AM2.11m | 8:20PM1.89m | 8:42AM2.12m | 9:30PM1.98m | 9:45AM2.21m | 10:28PM2.14m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:28PM0.67m | 11:04AM0.69m | 11:08PM0.80m | 11:53AM0.82m | 11:57PM0.92m | 12:52PM0.92m | 00:58AM1.01m | 2:02PM0.94m | 2:13AM1.03m | 3:12PM0.87m | 3:26AM0.96m | 4:11PM0.74m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | |
5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | |
mm | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 9 | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 16 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WSW 11 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 14 | NW 15 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 |
753 | 453 | 198 | 201 | 193 | 102 | 79 | 129 | 322 | 446 | 517 | 1109 | 1052 | 625 | 3148 | 7970 | 12001 | 7546 | 5974 | 3543 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | NNW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | W 8 | N 17 | N 15 | — | NW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1053 | 530 | 33 | 156 | 106 | 70 | 68 | 78 | 80 | 35 | 6 | 4 | — | 87 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 11 | — | NNW 9 | N 9 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | — | N 18 | — | — | NNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 13 | — | 8 | 2 | 17 | 50 | 71 | 66 | — | 6 | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 8 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 416 | 121 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 1303 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 547 | 123 | 71 | 192 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 307 | 600 | 11 | 69 | 73 | 39 | 248 | 600 | 9 |
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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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