Surf Forecasts:
El Coco surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 358 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Coco this week:
The surf forecast for El Coco over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Coco in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Coco over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a long stretch of small, clean surf ahead, but it’s going to take a little patience. The first week or so is all about knee-to-waist high swell with consistent offshore winds, which keeps the surface clean but the waves small. The real standout arrives later on, so keep an eye on the calendar.
The main spot is El Coco. It’s a beginner-friendly break that’s fairly consistent, exposed to the SSW swell. The water temp is sitting right around 85°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so a rashie is all you’ll need.
For the first week, from Thursday the 9th of July right through to around Wednesday the 22nd of July, the surf is pretty marginal. We’re looking at waves around 2ft to 3ft from the SW. The wind is a fresh offshore breeze from the ENE every morning, which is a major positive – nice and clean, no chop. The swell energy is moderate, with combined energy readings between 209 and 463. It’s surfable for the beginner and longboard crew, but if you’re looking for a real push, you’ll be waiting. The crowd factor is that it can get busy sometimes, but with waves this small, it shouldn’t be too hectic.
The first real highlight of the period is on Thursday, 23rd July. The morning session at El Coco looks like the best call. The wind goes light and variable from the east, almost glassy. The swell is a small 2ft from the SSW, but the conditions will be clean and the energy is moderate (245). It’s a rare window of “good surf conditions” in the forecast.
The absolute standout, though, is Friday, 24th July. The afternoon session is the one to circle. The swell picks up a touch to 4ft from the SSW, with a period of 12 seconds. That’s the biggest swell of the whole forecast. The wind is a gentle offshore breeze from the NE, meaning perfectly clean, groomed faces. The combined energy jumps to a solid 458, which is moderate but the highest reading we see. This is the best betting window for a fun, waist-high session with proper shape. It’s not going to be a monster, but for El Coco, that’s as good as it gets in this outlook.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 395 | 344 | 262 | 258 | 262 | 340 | 340 | 326 | 297 | 301 | 140 | 122 | 186 | 232 | 116 | 178 | 149 | 197 | 189 | 266 | 206 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 9:09AM2.29m | 9:40PM1.91m | 10:10AM2.32m | 10:48PM1.93m | 11:14AM2.38m | 11:56PM2.01m | 12:19PM2.45m | 1:00AM2.13m | 1:20PM2.54m | 2:00AM2.28m | 2:18PM2.61m | 2:56AM2.42m | 3:13PM2.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:40PM0.55m | 3:41AM0.56m | 4:45PM0.48m | 4:48AM0.53m | 5:50PM0.39m | 5:55AM0.46m | 6:52PM0.26m | 7:01AM0.37m | 7:49PM0.14m | 8:02AM0.27m | 8:43PM0.04m | 9:00AM0.19m | 9:34PM-0.03m | ||||||||
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 | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — |
 | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 6 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 395 | 344 | 262 | 258 | 262 | 340 | 340 | 86 | 86 | 301 | 140 | 122 | 186 | 232 | 116 | 178 | 149 | 178 | 189 | 266 | 134 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 7 | SW 12 | SW 14 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 68 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 47 | 71 | 326 | 297 | 35 | 69 | 103 | 15 | 24 | 15 | 14 | 59 | 197 | 49 | 56 | 206 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | N 7 | NW 7 | SW 22 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 17 | SW 21 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 18 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 12 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 12 | 31 | 18 | 74 | 17 | 62 | 42 | 112 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 46 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 |
| kJ | 17 | 39 | 18 | 24 | 23 | 12 | — | — | 7 | 9 | 20 | 28 | 34 | 24 | 55 | 28 | 28 | 51 | 34 | 11 | 11 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 39 | 43 | 34 | 34 | 43 | 34 | 43 | 34 | 9 |
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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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