Surf Forecasts:
El Coco surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with 909 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Coco over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what El Coco has cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.
We’re staring down a pretty quiet start, to be honest. The first week or so is all small stuff. The water is sitting at a warm 84°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real session worth paddling out for doesn’t show up until Saturday, August 29th. The morning is still a bit marginal, but the afternoon shapes up nicely. We’re looking at a clean 4ft SW swell, with a moderate offshore breeze from the ENE. That’s a solid combo for a beginner-friendly spot like El Coco. Wave energy is ramping up into the moderate range (945), and the wind is going to keep things tidy. This is a good one to get the rust off.
Then we hit a bit of a lull through the end of August and into the first days of September. The swell drops back, and while the wind stays offshore, the size just isn’t there to get excited about.
Now, here’s the standout. Keep your eyes on Thursday, September 3rd, afternoon. That SW swell bumps up to 3ft, and the wind swings light and variable from the ESE. That’s a rare, glassy window. The energy is strong (863), and the conditions are set to be very clean. It’s a small window of perfection.
But the real banger of the whole forecast is Friday, September 4th, morning. We’ve got a 5ft SW groundswell rolling in with a moderate offshore breeze. The wave energy is pumping hard (1421), and the conditions are dialed. That’s excellent surf for experienced surfers – the kind of morning that makes you forget the work week. The swell is right at that 5ft mark, so it’s a bit punchy for beginners, but if you’ve got the skills, it’s your day.
The following Saturday (September 5th) keeps the size up around 5-6ft, but the wind gets a bit more cross-off. Still plenty of energy (1577), but it’s not as clean as Friday. The long period (16 seconds) on that SW groundswell will mean better shapes at El Coco, but you’ll be waiting a bit longer between sets.
After that, the swell fades out again through the second week. Nothing to write home about for the rest of the run.
Best bet: Friday, September 4th morning. No question. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 133 | 206 | 203 | 199 | 192 | 267 | 165 | 91 | 153 | 110 | 78 | 75 | 109 | 111 | 107 | 306 | 184 | 686 | 746 | 909 | 853 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:48AM1.92m | 11:37PM1.72m | 11:52AM1.96m | 00:37AM1.81m | 12:47PM2.04m | 1:25AM1.94m | 1:34PM2.13m | 2:07AM2.09m | 2:16PM2.22m | 2:45AM2.24m | 2:56PM2.29m | 3:20AM2.36m | 3:33PM2.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:28PM0.74m | 5:34AM0.85m | 6:26PM0.67m | 6:34AM0.78m | 7:14PM0.58m | 7:24AM0.68m | 7:55PM0.48m | 8:08AM0.57m | 8:32PM0.39m | 8:49AM0.46m | 9:06PM0.31m | 9:27AM0.36m | 9:41PM0.26m | ||||||||
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 | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — |
 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:53 | — |
mm | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 31 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SW 16 | SSW 7 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 90 | 60 | 61 | 60 | 58 | 267 | 165 | 91 | 153 | 110 | 24 | 34 | 60 | 44 | 35 | 248 | 36 | 686 | 746 | 909 | 853 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 7 | SW 19 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 |
| kJ | 87 | 206 | 203 | 199 | 192 | 40 | 38 | 24 | 23 | 28 | 78 | 75 | 109 | 111 | 107 | 42 | 184 | 43 | 42 | 36 | 30 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 20 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 11 | — | S 7 |
| kJ | 133 | 84 | 74 | 51 | 50 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 30 | 19 | 11 | 57 | 54 | 75 | 74 | 306 | 91 | 85 | 21 | — | 16 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 17 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 17 | 11 | 31 | 25 | 24 | 29 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 21 | 33 | 29 | 10 | 25 | 17 | 67 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 43 | 81 | 43 | 43 | 34 | 34 | 43 | 81 | 34 | 43 | 81 | 0 | 9 | 34 | 34 | 42 | 34 | 39 | 34 | 0 | 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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