El Coco Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what El Coco has got cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.

First up, the water’s sitting at a warm 84°, with a little anomaly bump of 1° above the norm, so it’s a touch toastier than usual for this time of year – you won’t be needing a thick suit.

Right now, and for a solid stretch, we’re looking at tiny, weak conditions. The first real shout for a paddle comes Sunday the 19th in the morning. It’s only 0.5ft of SSW swell, but the wind’s coming clean off the land from the ENE at 35 km/h, making for some tidy, offshore lines. The combined energy is only moderate (341). It’s a marginal call due to the size, but if you’re keen for a longboard and some early morning glide, that’s your window.

The pattern stays pretty underwhelming through the end of the week. Monday and Tuesday mornings have the same kind of story: knee-to-waist high SW swell (0.6ft to 0.8ft) with offshore wind, but the scores are low. These are days for the patient surfer or the beginner just finding their feet.

Things start getting interesting around Thursday the 24th. The swell bumps up a notch, but more importantly, the period goes long – 24 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy jumps to 670 (moderate). This kind of long-period SW swell needs to be treated with respect at a beach break; it can stand up fast and pitch. Still, for a good surfer, the Friday morning on the 24th with 0.6ft of long-period SW and offshore wind is a sneaky-good option for clean, lined-up runners.

Now, if you want the real standout of the whole forecast, it’s not until Monday the 27th of July. That morning, we’ve got 1ft of SW swell (18-second period) and the combined energy hits 1106 (strong). The wind is moderate offshore from the ENE, so the face will be clean. That's excellent surf for experienced surfers – solid, pushy, and well-shaped. Tuesday the 28th afternoon holds similar quality: 1ft SW, offshore wind, and a combined energy of 1133 (strong). These two days are the pick of the bunch.

And if you can stretch into Wednesday the 29th, you’ll be rewarded with a rare, glassy morning. Zero wind, 1ft of SW swell, and very good conditions predicted. It doesn’t get much cleaner than that at El Coco, but the crowds might be onto it too – this spot can get busy when it’s perfect.

After that, things start to fade. The first week of August sees the swell drop back under 1ft, with strong offshore winds that make paddling a battle. Not worth putting the board on the car.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is small and marginal for the most part, but keep your eyes on Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th – those are the true standouts. That’s where the energy and the wind line up for some proper sessions.

Rusty.

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