Surf Forecasts:
El Coco surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SW swell with 297 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Coco this week:
The most powerful waves expected at El Coco in the next 16 days are 0.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Coco over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is a tough sell. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak swell with strong, funky winds. The water is sitting at a warm 85°, which is a touch above average for this time of year, but that won't help the waves.
The only real light at the end of the tunnel is a window that starts to show some promise around July 26th. Up until then, from the 16th right through the 23rd, you’re looking at a consistent run of poor conditions. The swell is tiny, mostly between 1ft and 3ft, and the wind is howling from the ENE at 22 to 25 mph. It’s offshore, which keeps the surface clean, but the wave energy is weak (values between 117 and 376). It’s the kind of surf that’s frustrating because it looks clean but you just can’t get into anything. Some of these days are rated as marginal, but mostly it’s a write-off. There’s a small bump on the 24th and 25th with a long-period groundswell from the SW, but the energy is still moderate and the wind is too strong to make it worthwhile.
Then, around July 26th, things change. The swell picks up to a fun 4ft from the SSW, with a period of 19 seconds – that’s some proper groundswell energy. The combined energy jumps to 1011, which is strong. The wind drops right out, becoming a light breeze from the ESE. That’s the standout. For a beginner-friendly break like El Coco, this is as good as it gets. The water is warm, the waves will be clean and holding shape, and the light wind makes it a dream to paddle out. It’s a little on the small side for a long-period swell, but for a beginner spot, it’s perfect. The size stays manageable for learning, and the offshore wind on the 27th and 29th will keep things tidy, though the wind picks up again. The 26th is the day to circle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 140 | 209 | 169 | 142 | 93 | 277 | 111 | 126 | 219 | 192 | 167 | 167 | 211 | 251 | 227 | 258 | 209 | 173 | 142 | 111 | 93 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:04PM2.64m | 4:39AM2.60m | 4:54PM2.58m | 5:28AM2.61m | 5:43PM2.47m | 6:15AM2.56m | 6:32PM2.33m | 7:02AM2.46m | 7:21PM2.17m | 7:49AM2.34m | 8:11PM2.01m | 8:38AM2.22m | 9:06PM1.88m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:55AM0.15m | 10:23PM-0.04m | 10:47AM0.16m | 11:10PM0.01m | 11:39AM0.21m | 11:57PM0.11m | 12:29PM0.30m | 00:42AM0.25m | 1:20PM0.40m | 1:29AM0.40m | 2:11PM0.51m | 2:17AM0.55m | 3:06PM0.61m | ||||||||
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 | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — |
 | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 7 | S 7 |
| kJ | 140 | 209 | 169 | 142 | 93 | 277 | 111 | 83 | 219 | 192 | 167 | 167 | 211 | 251 | 227 | 258 | 209 | 173 | 142 | 38 | 40 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 21 | SW 16 | SW 13 | S 7 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 125 | 41 | 93 | 91 | 75 | 18 | 96 | 61 | 8 | 125 | 152 | 14 | 119 | 111 | 150 | 29 | 24 | 28 | 37 | 111 | 93 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 14 | — | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 18 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SW 8 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 5 | 17 | 15 | 57 | 36 | — | 55 | 126 | 59 | 17 | 15 | 109 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 66 | 64 | 42 | 40 | 23 | 23 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 4 | NE 4 |
| kJ | 54 | 43 | 60 | 60 | 38 | 58 | 47 | 35 | 35 | 24 | 26 | 49 | 45 | 34 | 47 | 70 | 36 | 45 | 60 | 32 | 14 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 81 | 43 | 42 | 43 | 34 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 34 | 43 | 43 | 131 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 |
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The above surf forecast table for El Coco provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Coco can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Coco 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 (El Coco) 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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