Surf Forecasts:
Los Cocos surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, ENE swell with 204 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Los Cocos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's check out what's cooking at Los Cocos over the next couple of weeks.
Right now, there's nothing happening. We're looking at a long run of poor surf conditions from Sunday 16 August all the way through to the end of the month. It's a bummer, but that's the way it goes sometimes. The combined swell energy is weak to moderate at best – we're seeing numbers like 432 on the Sunday afternoon, but that drops quickly into the low three-digit and even two-digit range for days after, so the ocean just doesn't have any real power. The swell direction is from the NE and ENE, which is in the right ballpark for this spot (optimum is NNE), so direction isn't the problem. The period is short – mostly 6 to 8 seconds – and the wind is cross-shore constantly, often from the E or ENE at 9 to 12 mph. That keeps things choppy and messy. Water temperature is 81°, about average for this time of year – nothing unusual.
The only faint glimmer I can see is on Wednesday 26 August. Both the morning and afternoon show marginal surf, a 1 out of 10, with energy back up to 234 and 201. Swell height is around 5 ft from the ENE with a 7-second period. Still short-period and cross-shore wind, but it's a step up from the days either side. If you're desperate, you might find something ridable, but it's no standout. Crowds are "sometimes" a thing here, but with conditions this ordinary, you'll have the place to yourself.
Then, right at the end, on Monday 31 August morning, we get a glassy window. Winds go light from the ESE at just 3 mph and it's flat calm. Swell is a small 3 ft from ENE with a 6-second period, and the energy is weak at 85. It's surfable, but very ordinary. That's the best on offer across the whole 16-day window – one clean morning of tiny waves.
Honestly, there's no true standout here. For sixteen days, from Sunday 16 August through to Monday 31 August, it's a washout for decent surf. The break is a beach and jetty setup, and with the constant cross-shore wind and short-period swell, this looks more interesting for kite surfers than for paddle surfers through most of it. Don't get your hopes up until you're well into the first week of September. Forecasts can change, but for now, it's no-go.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
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330 | 103 | 173 | 120 | 67 | 51 | 52 | 67 | 43 | 97 | 138 | 149 | 118 | 94 | 204 | 185 | 159 | 154 | 131 | 131 | |
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 | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:18PM0.29m | 5:35AM0.19m | 5:49PM0.32m | 6:48AM0.15m | 6:22PM0.33m | 8:00AM0.11m | 6:57PM0.33m | 7:34PM0.33m | 8:13PM0.34m | 8:53PM0.34m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 11:37PM0.16m | 9:40AM0.14m | 2:59AM0.12m | 9:34AM0.13m | 3:52AM0.08m | 9:16AM0.11m | 4:34AM0.05m | 5:12AM0.03m | 5:48AM0.02m | |||||||||||
— | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 1 |
Temp °C | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 7 | NNE 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 |
330 | 103 | 11 | 26 | 67 | 51 | 52 | 67 | 43 | 97 | 138 | — | 118 | 94 | — | — | — | — | — | 131 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 10 | ENE 8 | N 9 | — | — | — | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
13 | 42 | 8 | 11 | 44 | 23 | 13 | 4 | 13 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 8 | — | — | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | — | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 26 | — | — | 10 | 9 | 10 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | — |
89 | — | 173 | 120 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 149 | — | — | 204 | 185 | 159 | 154 | 131 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 0 | 16 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 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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