
Surf Forecasts:
Los Cocos surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, ENE swell with 334 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with ENE 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 01) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Los Cocos in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Los Cocos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming up for Los Cocos over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a grim start, and it stays that way for a while. The first few days are just not worth paddling out for. The wind is rubbish, mostly cross or cross-off, and the swell is weak and short-period. The water temp is sitting around 82°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Saturday, August 1st – Okay, so the first glimmer of hope is actually on Saturday morning. We’ve got a glassy 4ft swell from the ENE, with the combined energy sitting at 142 (moderate). The wind is glassy – that’s a big deal for clean conditions. The waves are surfable, just very ordinary. It’s the best you’ll see in the first week, but don’t expect anything special. By the afternoon, the wind shifts to a light cross-off, keeping things clean, but the energy drops slightly to 127 (moderate). The period is a short 7 seconds, so it’s mushy, but you can get a slide.
Sunday, August 2nd through to Saturday, August 8th – This is a long, frustrating stretch. The wind is cross or cross-shore, blowing at 12 to 13 mph, and the swell stays between 4ft and 5ft from the ENE, all with a weak 7-second period. The combined energy fluctuates between 134 and 271 (moderate), but it’s all “poor surf conditions” – messy, chopped out, and not worth your time. The only break in the gloom is a spot on Tuesday morning, August 4th, where the swell hits 5ft and the energy spikes to 209 (moderate), but it’s still cross-shore with a cross-chop. Not a standout.
Sunday, August 9th – We get a bit of a lull, with the swell dropping to 3ft and the energy falling to 83 (weak). It’s still cross-shore, so not inviting.
Monday, August 10th to Sunday, August 16th – The second week is more of the same, I’m afraid. The wind stays stubbornly cross-shore at 10-13 mph, and the swell hovers between 4ft and 6ft, still from the ENE or NE. The period finally ticks up to 8 seconds on the 14th, but the energy is only moderate (173 to 229). The best day in this stretch is Saturday, August 15th in the afternoon, when the swell bumps up to 6ft from the ENE and the combined energy hits 374 (moderate). The period is still a short 8 seconds, and the wind is cross-shore, so it’s not clean, but there’s a bit more push. Then on Sunday, August 16th, the morning shows 6ft from the ENE with energy at 372 (moderate) – again, cross-shore. These are the biggest waves of the whole forecast, but the quality is poor.
So, what’s the call? The only true standout, if you can call it that, is Saturday morning, August 1st. It’s the only time we get glassy conditions, with a surfable 4ft swell. The rest of the 16 days is a write-off – cross-shore wind, short-period chop, and mediocre swell. If you’re desperate for a paddle, that Saturday morning is your window. For the rest, it’s a long, blank run. The forecast can change, but right now, it’s looking like a kite surfer’s session more than a surfer’s.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
142 | 127 | 154 | 168 | 198 | 103 | 134 | 134 | 154 | 209 | 151 | 150 | 180 | 150 | 158 | 210 | 192 | 256 | 271 | 208 | 191 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:32PM0.22m | 2:05AM0.29m | 5:38PM0.26m | 1:37AM0.24m | 6:00PM0.29m | 00:54AM0.20m | 5:25AM0.19m | 6:31PM0.33m | 6:52AM0.14m | 7:07PM0.36m | 8:04AM0.10m | 7:47PM0.39m | 9:14AM0.08m | 8:32PM0.41m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:47AM0.11m | 8:05PM0.21m | 9:42AM0.12m | 9:35PM0.21m | 9:47AM0.12m | 11:11PM0.19m | 10:00AM0.11m | 4:26AM0.13m | 10:19AM0.10m | 4:57AM0.08m | 10:38AM0.08m | 5:31AM0.03m | |||||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 5 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 |
Feels °C | 35 | 34 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — |
142 | 127 | 154 | — | — | 103 | 134 | 134 | 154 | — | 151 | 150 | — | 150 | 158 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | — | — | ENE 7 | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
1 | — | — | 168 | 198 | — | — | — | — | 209 | — | — | 180 | — | — | 210 | 192 | 256 | 271 | 208 | 191 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
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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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