Surf Forecasts:
Los Cocos surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, ENE swell with 302 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 11PM (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 Monday (Aug 24) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period. 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Los Cocos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s have a look at what’s on the table for Los Cocos over the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, this is a tough run. The whole 16-day window is basically one long flat spell with nothing worth paddling out for. The swell never gets above 5 ft and most days it’s smaller, and the period is short – 6 to 7 seconds – so it’s weak, wonky energy. Every single time slot has “poor surf conditions” written all over it. No standout. No session you’d set an alarm for.
What’s really killing it is the wind. Almost always cross-shore, and while some mornings are glassy – like Monday 24th August morning with zero wind and that glassy surface – the swell is just too small and weak to bother. That morning had 3 ft from the NE at 6 seconds, combined energy of 55 – barely a ripple.
Water temp is 81°, pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit, but that’s about the only thing going for it.
Wednesday 27th August through to the end of August sees a little bump in size but still under 5 ft and the period stays short. The combined energy climbs to 223 by Sunday 30th August morning, which is moderate energy (223), but the wind is cross-shore at 12 mph from the ENE, so it’ll be choppy and messy. Not your classic clean surf.
Into early September, there’s a shift: Monday 31st August morning has a 2 ft swell from the ENE but with a period of 13 seconds – proper groundswell. That’s a tease, because combined energy is still 165, so there’s some push in the water, but it’s knee-high at best. A long-period swell that small just won’t shape up nicely on a beach/jetty setup; it’ll break too straight and fat. Tuesday 1st September morning keeps that long period (11 seconds) but again tiny at 2 ft.
Honestly, we’re looking at a full two-week dead zone. Los Cocos is rated as fairly consistent, so this kind of blank run is unusual. Usually it’s not this quiet for this long. Forecasts can flip, but right now there’s nothing to recommend. If the wind ever turns offshore and a real swell shows up, it’d be different – but that’s not in this picture.
If you’re a kitesurfer, the afternoon cross-shore chop from the 20th of August through late September will give you something to play on, especially when the energy hits over 100. But for paddle surfing? Leave the boards at home for a while.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 |
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43 | 39 | 51 | 49 | 71 | 106 | 100 | 122 | 106 | 149 | 121 | 96 | 85 | 88 | 83 | 78 | 78 | 69 | 126 | 122 | 237 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:33PM0.35m | 10:13PM0.36m | 10:53PM0.36m | 11:32PM0.36m | 00:13AM0.34m | 2:16PM0.20m | 00:54AM0.30m | 2:46PM0.24m | 1:47AM0.26m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:57AM0.03m | 7:28AM0.05m | 7:55AM0.07m | 8:14AM0.10m | 8:24AM0.12m | 6:13PM0.19m | 8:22AM0.14m | 7:58PM0.18m | |||||||||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | |
mm | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 34 | 34 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 | NE 15 | NNE 15 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 12 | ENE 6 | NE 12 | NE 11 | ENE 7 |
43 | 39 | 51 | 49 | 71 | 106 | 100 | — | 106 | 149 | — | 96 | 9 | 21 | 83 | 78 | 24 | 69 | 21 | 19 | 237 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 16 | N 12 | N 10 | NNE 14 | NE 13 | E 8 | NE 12 | — | — | NE 11 |
3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 27 | 5 | 23 | — | — | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | N 10 | — | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 6 | — | — | ENE 6 | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | — | NE 6 | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 122 | — | — | 121 | — | 85 | 88 | — | — | 78 | — | 126 | 122 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
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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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