El Coco Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let me set the scene. This run of weather has a bit of a split personality. For the first couple of days, there's some decent energy in the water, but the real standout window is a short one, and then we get a long, drawn-out period of marginal conditions before a little flicker of hope near the end.

We're looking at El Coco for this whole stretch. Water temp is sitting at a warm 85°F with an anomaly of 2°F above normal, so it’s a touch toastier than usual for this time of year, but nothing wild.

The first real highlight kicks off on Sunday, July 5th. It starts in the morning with a clean 3ft SW groundswell pushing in with a 14-second period, pretty solid energy for the size (combined energy of 479). The wind is a clean offshore from the ENE at 19 mph, making for some tidy, clean lines. By the afternoon, the swell holds at 3ft, the period jumps to 16 seconds, and the energy bumps up to 531. With that offshore breeze holding steady, this is the best window in the whole forecast for a beginner-friendly spot—small, clean, and easy to paddle into. Just be aware that crowds can pop up here sometimes.

Monday the 6th keeps that same vibe going. Morning surf is 3ft of SW swell with a 16-second period and energy at 682. Afternoon sees the size drop a hair to 3ft, but the period stretches out to 20 seconds—very long period groundswell. That kind of period can make beach breaks a bit tricky, but at a spot like El Coco, it should still offer up some nice, lined-up waves with those long lulls between sets to save your energy. Offshore wind continues.

Now, here’s where it gets quiet. From Tuesday the 7th right through to the end of the 16-day window, the surf stays small and mostly marginal. The swell hovers between 2ft and 4ft, but the quality just isn't there. There’s plenty of offshore wind, but a lot of it is blowing at 19–25 mph, which makes paddling into these tiny waves a real chore. It’s not a total flat spell, but there’s a solid two-week stretch from July 9th onwards where nothing really stands out as a "go" session.

There is a tiny glimmer on Friday, July 17th. The afternoon shows 3ft of SSW swell with a 12-second period and a moderate offshore breeze from the NE at 12 mph. It’s small, but the conditions are clean, and the energy is low (255). For a beginner or someone just wanting to get wet without a fight, it’s about as good as this second week gets.

If you’re looking for the real standout, Sunday and Monday (the 5th and 6th) are your days. Small, clean, easy. After that, it’s a long wait for anything decent.

Rusty

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