El Coco Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s cut through the noise and talk about what’s actually happening at El Coco over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, it’s a pretty quiet run for the most part. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, marginal surf with a constant ENE breeze, so don’t expect any fireworks. The water temp is sitting at a warm 84°, which is about average for this time of year, so no drama there.

The week starts off Monday, August 3rd with some small 3ft SW swell at 13 seconds, but the wind is a stiff 19 mph from the ENE, blowing straight offshore. That’s clean, but the combined energy is only 264 (weak), and the waves are just too small and weak to get excited about. This pattern sticks around for days. Tuesday through to the following Monday, we’re looking at tiny 1ft to 2ft SW swell, with periods mostly between 13 and 16 seconds. The wind stays offshore or cross-offshore, but the energy is in the doldrums – readings between 146 and 421 (weak to moderate). It’s clean, but barely rideable. The swell is so small, you’d be fighting for a knee-high bump.

The first real glimmer of something better shows up around the end of the first week. On Friday, August 7th, the afternoon picks up a bit of juice with a 2ft SW swell, but check out the period – 18 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, and the combined energy jumps to 421 (moderate). The wind is offshore ENE at 22 mph, so it’s clean. But with that long period, it’s going to be a bit tricky at a beach break like El Coco – the sets might be a bit too straight. Still, it’s the best wave of the opening week.

The standout, and I mean the only real standout in this whole 16-day window, is the weekend of August 15th and 16th. On Saturday, August 15th, the morning sees a 4ft SW swell with a 16-second period, combined energy at 783 (strong). The wind is offshore ENE at 22 mph, so it’s clean. That’s a proper little swell. The next day, Sunday, August 16th, the morning is still solid with 3ft SW swell, 15-second period, and energy at 512 (strong). Again, offshore wind. The swell is still under 5ft, so it’s fine for all levels, but it’s the best size we’ll see. The only thing to watch is that the long period might make it a bit fat at times, but with the wind in your face, it’ll be worth the paddle out.

After that, it fades back into the small stuff for the final days of the outlook. For the whole fortnight, the crowd profile at El Coco is “sometimes” busy, so you might have a few others out, but it’s not a circus.

So, if you’re patient, the Saturday morning of the 15th and Sunday morning of the 16th are your best shots. The rest is a waiting game for something better.

Rusty.

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