Los Cocos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s on the cards for our stretch of coast.

Well, I gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are lookin’ like a bit of a write-off for a proper paddle. The conditions are pretty ordinary across the board, with a persistent easterly wind blowing cross-shore and messin’ up what little swell we have. The wave energy is weak to moderate at best, ranging from around 130 to 257 (combined energy) across the whole period, but that doesn't mean much when the wind is choppin' it all up.

You’ll be looking at about a 16-day stretch here where there’s no real standout, surfable conditions. The swell hangs around the 3ft to 5ft mark, but it’s all short-period, 7 to 8 seconds, so it's lacking any real grunt. The wind is a constant cross-shore from the east or east-northeast, ranging from 6 mph to 12 mph, and the forecast keeps spitting out “poor surf conditions”.

Let's break it down. Starting Tuesday, July 14th and running right through to the end of the month, every single morning and afternoon is filled with the same bad news: cross-shore wind, small, weak swell, and poor conditions. The water temp is a pretty standard 80°F for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Honestly, for the whole 16-day window, there's not a single session I’d recommend paddling out for. The only break we've got info on is Los Cocos, a beach/jetty setup, and it’s completely let down by the wind. It's a crying shame because it gets a decent little pulse of ENE swell at times, but it just doesn't matter.

If you’re desperate for a saltwater fix, the setup here is far more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, with that consistent cross-shore breeze.

Look, it’s just one of those runs. The surf is poor, and the forecasts aren't giving us any hope. The crowds might be light because nobody’s out there, but that doesn't make the waves any better. Keep an eye on it, but I wouldn’t hold my breath.

Rusty.

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