Los Cocos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s goin’ on at Los Cocos for the next couple weeks. I’ll be honest – it’s a quiet spell. For a beach/jetty spot like this, a blank run like this ain’t that weird when the swell and wind just don’t play ball. But don’t write it off; forecasts can change quick.

Right now through Thursday, September 11th, there’s nothin’ worth wettin’ a wetsuit for. The waves are puny – mostly around 3 ft to 4 ft – and that swell is comin’ from the ENE with a short, weak period of only 6 seconds. The energy is low, only touchin’ triple digits a few times (like 207 on Tuesday, September 1st), but the main problem is the wind. It’s cross or cross-on from the east or ENE at 6 to 9 mph, choppin’ up everythin’. The reports call it “poor surf conditions” day after day. Not a single session gets a score above zero. You’d just be fightin’ light cross-shore ripples and cross-chop for nothin’.

There’s one tiny flicker on Sunday, September 6th in the morning. The wind goes cross-off from the east at 6 mph, and the report says “clean.” But the swell is still only 3 ft from the NE with a 6-second period and weak energy (59). It’s a session for a longboard and low expectations – maybe a dawn patrol if you’re jonesin’.

The only change comes on Friday, September 11th. The swell finally bumps up to 5 ft to 5 ft from the ENE, with a slightly longer period of 7 to 8 seconds. The energy jumps to 240 and 310 – moderate, at least. The guidance says the best swell direction for Los Cocos is from the NNE, and this is ENE, so it’s a bit off. The real bummer? The wind is still cross from the ENE at 9 mph. It’s marked as “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions.” For a beach/jetty break, that wind is gonna wrinkle the waves up. If you’re an expert with a big board and low standards, you might find a few lumpy ones, but it’s not for beginners – anything over 5 ft can get heavy. Honestly, with that wind and short period, this setup looks more fun for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

So the standout? There ain’t one. The best on offer is that Sunday, September 6th dawn patrol, but that’s not sayin’ much. The rest of the 16-day run is a long, quiet gap. Keep an eye on the charts – sometimes these slow patches wake up outta nowhere.

Rusty.

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