El Coco surfForecast / Rivas Province / Nicaragua

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 31 Mar 2026 CST
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El Coco surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Coco sea temperature is
26.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Thursday (Apr 02) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. 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 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 03) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Thu 2nd Apr)2ft (0.6m) 19s
Best Surf 3PM (Thu 2nd Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 3rd Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Coco over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue morning, light winds from the SE by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
3
1
1
3
2
2
3
2
1
3
1
1
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SW
1.1
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.3
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)161514141313131817171616151515141413131313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)546485437331312246170349734973674827348619568431413342277273261
Wind
(km/h)
35
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
15
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
15
NE
20
E
25
ENE
20
NE
20
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
30
ENE
20
NE
25
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:45PM
2.36
2:08AM
2.27
2:27PM
2.46
2:50AM
2.32
3:05PM
2.51
3:29AM
2.34
3:42PM
2.53
4:06AM
2.32
4:17PM
2.50
4:42AM
2.27
4:53PM
2.43
5:19AM
2.18
5:29PM
2.33
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:01PM
0.35
8:14AM
0.33
8:44PM
0.26
8:54AM
0.30
9:23PM
0.20
9:31AM
0.29
10:00PM
0.18
10:07AM
0.31
10:36PM
0.21
10:43AM
0.36
11:12PM
0.27
11:18AM
0.44
11:49PM
0.36
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Sunrise5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:37--5:37--5:37--
Sunset-5:53--5:53--5:53--5:53--5:53--5:53--5:53-
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--------------1------
Temp. °C303227303328303228303228303228313329303328
Feels °C (?)272924273128293228303228293131293230273228
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Information about the El Coco Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for El Coco may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

El Coco is 12 km (7 miles) from San Juan del Sur. If you plan a holiday in Rivas Province, look for hotels and other accommodation in San Juan del Sur. San Juan del Sur has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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