Surf Forecasts:
Los Cocos surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, NE swell with 200 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Los Cocos this week:
The surf forecast for Los Cocos over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Los Cocos in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Los Cocos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get into it. The next couple of weeks around Los Cocos are looking pretty grim for a proper surf. We've got a long stretch of small, weak, short-period windswell and the wind just won't give us a break. It’s going to be a real test of patience.
The first few days are a write-off. We're looking at waves around 3ft to 4ft with periods of only 6 or 7 seconds, and the ENE cross-shore is just chopping it all up. The energy is weak, with readings in the 100s and even dropping below 100 (98-136) at times. That's not surf, that’s just a messy, bumpy lake. Not worth paddling out for unless you're desperate for a float.
We finally get a little window of hope on Monday, August 31st. The morning turns glassy with a light ESE breeze. The swell is still small, 3ft, and still short-period, but the clean surface makes it ridable. The energy ticks up a bit to 166, which is still weak, but at least it's not a washing machine. This is your best bet for the first week, and honestly, it's pretty ordinary. The afternoon sees a slight bump in size to 4ft, but the breeze swings cross-shore again with a risk of storms, so it’ll get lumpy fast.
From there, it’s a wasteland. Tuesday the 1st through to the 8th are all pretty much the same story. Small, junky swells from the ENE, a persistent cross-shore wind. The energy stays weak, mostly in the 100s and 200s. There's another glassy morning on Sunday the 6th with 3ft surf, but that energy is only 77, so it's barely a ripple. Not worth getting your hopes up.
Now, here's where it gets interesting. The surf finally shows some signs of life around Wednesday, September 9th. We see the swell start to push up to 6ft, with the period stretching to 8 seconds, and the energy jumps way up into the 430s. It's still cross-shore wind, but the power is finally there. This trend continues into Thursday the 10th (6ft, 322 energy) and then we get the real kicker.
Friday, September 11th is the standout. That morning we're looking at nearly 7ft of swell from the ENE, with a 8-second period and energy of 494. The afternoon pushes it further to 8ft with a massive jump in energy to 623. This is strong, powerful surf, especially for this spot. But, the wind is still cross-shore at 9 mph, which will put some chop on the face. It's going to be a proper, grunty beach break. This is one for the experienced crew. At 8ft it’s top-end for this kind of setup, so if you're not confident, sit this one out. The short period means it'll be a bit walled, but there should be some fun, hollow sections. This is the one to circle on the calendar. After that, the following Saturday it drops back down again.
Keep in mind, the water temp here is a balmy 81°, which is just about normal for this time of year, so the rubber isn't needed.
So, the plan is simple: either make the most of that glassy Monday morning or hold out for the bigger, more powerful groundswell on Friday the 11th. Everything else is just a whole lot of nothing.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
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82 | 54 | 65 | 103 | 109 | 120 | 71 | 52 | 139 | 183 | 154 | 142 | 123 | 127 | 168 | 147 | 130 | 129 | 100 | 60 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:16PM0.20m | 00:54AM0.30m | 2:46PM0.24m | 1:47AM0.26m | 3:24PM0.27m | 3:21AM0.21m | 4:06PM0.30m | 5:14AM0.17m | 4:51PM0.33m | 6:35AM0.13m | 5:40PM0.35m | 7:43AM0.11m | 6:30PM0.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:13PM0.19m | 8:22AM0.14m | 7:58PM0.18m | 8:21AM0.15m | 9:16PM0.16m | 8:27AM0.14m | 10:40PM0.14m | 8:42AM0.13m | 2:41AM0.10m | 9:01AM0.12m | 3:31AM0.06m | 9:24AM0.10m | 4:14AM0.03m | |||||||
— | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | 3 |
Temp °C | 31 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 34 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 12 | NE 6 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 7 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | N 11 | N 11 | ENE 6 |
24 | 54 | 21 | 19 | 109 | 11 | 10 | 52 | 139 | 183 | 154 | 142 | 123 | 127 | 168 | 147 | 130 | 2 | 2 | 60 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 12 | — | — | NE 11 | — | — | NNE 10 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | — | — | N 12 | N 11 | — | N 11 |
— | 23 | — | — | 18 | — | — | 10 | 57 | 29 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | N 13 | NE 13 | N 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | — |
82 | — | 65 | 103 | — | 120 | 71 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 129 | 100 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 13 |
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Information about the Los Cocos Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Los Cocos provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Los Cocos can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Los Cocos 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 (Los Cocos) 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 Los Cocos 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.
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