Surf Forecasts:
El Coco surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 362 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 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 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Coco over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s switch over to feet and miles.
El Coco is a beginner-friendly wave, breaks fairly consistently, and it’s exposed to the swell. Water temp is 85°F – just a touch above the normal for this time of year, nothin’ crazy.
We’ve got a long dry spell ahead. The first decent surf isn’t until Saturday, July 26th. Over a week of small or messy stuff before that.
The one to circle is Saturday morning, July 26th. Swell is 3ft from the southwest, with a long 19-second period – proper groundswell. The combined energy is 923, so there’s real power. Wind is offshore from the NE at 12 mph, keepin’ it clean. For a beginner spot, this is as good as it gets in the outlook. Water’s still 85°F.
Saturday afternoon, July 26th holds that 3ft SW swell, still 19 seconds, but the wind goes a bit cross-off from the NE at 16 mph. Still clean, just a little less perfect. Good backup.
Everythin’ before that, from July 11th through the 25th, is mostly marginal or poor. Winds are often fresh offshore, which would be magic, but the waves are tiny – under 2ft – and the periods are all over the shop. Energy readings mostly in the 200-400 range, weak to moderate. A few afternoons on the 24th and 25th show some energy spikes with long periods (24 and 21 seconds), but the wave heights are only 2ft or so. Long-period tiny surf can be flat and fat.
Wait it out. That last Saturday of July is your best bet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Sat 18 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 297 | 301 | 140 | 122 | 186 | 189 | 85 | 178 | 180 | 197 | 250 | 269 | 206 | 162 | 209 | 169 | 171 | 123 | 225 | 142 | 123 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:56PM2.01m | 12:19PM2.45m | 1:00AM2.13m | 1:20PM2.54m | 2:00AM2.28m | 2:18PM2.61m | 2:56AM2.42m | 3:13PM2.65m | 3:49AM2.53m | 4:04PM2.64m | 4:39AM2.60m | 4:54PM2.58m | 5:28AM2.61m | 5:43PM2.47m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:55AM0.15m | 10:23PM-0.04m | 10:47AM0.16m | 11:10PM0.01m | 11:39AM0.21m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — |
 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 |
mm | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 30 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 297 | 301 | 140 | 122 | 186 | 189 | 85 | 178 | 180 | 178 | 250 | 269 | 206 | 162 | 209 | 169 | 90 | 123 | 225 | 142 | 115 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | SW 12 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 7 | SSW 12 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 35 | 25 | 69 | 25 | 26 | 64 | 30 | 42 | 112 | 197 | 49 | 56 | 109 | 161 | 66 | 123 | 171 | 75 | 8 | 83 | 60 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 22 | SW 6 | S 7 | SW 14 | SW 17 | S 7 | SW 16 | SW 19 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 12 | S 7 | SW 21 | SW 19 | WSW 19 | SSW 14 | SW 21 | SSW 6 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 19 | 14 | 25 | 103 | 74 | 15 | 61 | 58 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 29 | 4 | 17 | 15 | 36 | 36 | 18 | 8 | 123 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 4 |
| kJ | 9 | 3 | 7 | 34 | 36 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 51 | 43 | 27 | 29 | 14 | 8 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 53 | 45 | 25 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 39 | 39 | 34 | 43 | 42 | 34 | 43 | 34 | 39 | 43 | 43 | 34 | 34 | 43 | 34 |
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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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