
Surf Forecasts:
Los Cocos surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, ENE swell with 372 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM. 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 (Fri 17th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Los Cocos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m gonna be straight with you – this 16-day window for Los Cocos is a tough one. The forecast is basically a long, quiet stretch with no real standouts to get excited about. We’ve got a consistent run of poor surf conditions across the entire period, from Friday the 17th of July right through to at least Saturday the 1st of August.
The swell never really gets its act together. It’s all coming from the ENE, with heights mostly hanging around 4 ft to 5 ft, and the period is short – between 6 and 8 seconds. That’s windswell, not groundswell, so the waves will be lacking that proper punch and shape. The combined energy of all swells directed here is weak to moderate at best, reading between 71 and 327 – that’s not the kind of power that gets a surfer’s heart racing.
The wind is a real killer here. Every single session shows cross-shore wind from the E or ENE, ranging from 6 mph to 12 mph, with a “cross-chop” or “small crossing wind ripples” on the surface. No offshore, no glassy mornings – just constant wind messing up the lineup. The break is a beach/jetty setup, so that cross-shore wind is going to make for bumpy, lumpy waves.
The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual to report.
Now, the best on offer – and I use that term loosely – falls on Sunday the 19th of July. The morning shows a 6 ft ENE swell at 8 seconds, with combined energy hitting 327, which is the highest in the whole window. That’s the biggest swell of the run. But don’t get too keen. The wind is still cross-shore at 9 mph, and the surf is labeled “poor surf conditions.” It’s a slight step up in size, but the quality is still rubbish. The break is fairly consistent, and crowds are sometimes an issue here, but honestly, with conditions this poor, I doubt many will be bothering.
For the rest of the period, it’s a rinse and repeat. Swell drops back to 3 ft to 5 ft, period stays short, and the wind stays cross-shore. There’s no standout day, no clean window, no real reason to paddle out. The gap with no decent surf goes all the way from the 17th of July to the 1st of August – that’s over two weeks of nothing.
If you’re absolutely desperate, maybe the 6 ft on Sunday the 19th is the least bad option, but you’re paddling out into a cross-chop with short, weak waves. It’s more of a frustration than a session. Honestly, with this constant cross-shore wind and poor surf quality, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. For the rest of us, it’s a good time to wax the board and wait for a better forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
141 | 186 | 106 | 116 | 158 | 151 | 294 | 327 | 247 | 146 | 198 | 196 | 193 | 168 | 123 | 100 | 154 | 113 | 106 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:49AM0.37m | 6:08PM0.22m | 3:53AM0.32m | 6:29PM0.26m | 5:03AM0.26m | 6:54PM0.30m | 6:11AM0.20m | 7:20PM0.33m | 7:14AM0.15m | 7:48PM0.34m | 8:17AM0.11m | 8:17PM0.35m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:36AM0.07m | 8:53PM0.20m | 10:51AM0.10m | 10:29PM0.21m | 10:58AM0.12m | 3:23AM0.19m | 10:55AM0.13m | 4:28AM0.13m | 10:42AM0.12m | 5:13AM0.09m | |||||||||
— | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
6:52 | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | — | — | ENE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | — | ENE 8 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | NE 7 | ENE 7 | — | NE 7 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 6 |
141 | — | — | 116 | 1 | 1 | — | 327 | — | 146 | 198 | — | 193 | 168 | — | 100 | 154 | — | 106 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | — | ENE 8 | — | — | ENE 7 | — | — | ENE 7 | — | — | ENE 6 | — |
— | 186 | 106 | — | 158 | 151 | 294 | — | 247 | — | — | 196 | — | — | 123 | — | — | 113 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 389 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 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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