
Surf Forecasts:
Los Cocos surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, ENE swell with 210 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Los Cocos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Los Cocos. Gotta be straight with you – this stretch ain’t looking like a classic. We’re looking at a 16-day window starting now, and the first surf recommendation doesn’t kick in until the 21st of July. Even then, it’s not a pretty picture.
Right off the bat, you’ll see a few days where there’s swell, but it’s all rated as poor surf conditions. The wind is coming from the east and east-northeast, and it’s side-shore all the way. That means a choppy, bumpy surface. The swell is small, bumping around 3 ft to 4 ft, period is a short 6 seconds, so it’s weak and wonky. The combined energy is low, between 59 and 72 (weak energy). Water temp is sitting at 80°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, so that’s not the issue.
Now, moving into Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th, we get a bit more energy – the combined swell energy climbs to 186 (moderate) on Thursday morning, but it’s still a cross-shore wind and the period is a short 7 seconds. The swell size is 5 ft, which is into the “too big for beginners” range, but the messy wind means it’s not much fun for anyone. The setup is a beach/jetty, so with this wind and chop, I’d say it looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The whole first week to the end of July is a grind. The swell height stays small to moderate (3 ft to 5 ft), period short (6-7 seconds), and the wind is always cross-shore. The combined energy peaks at 256 on the morning of the 30th of July (strong wave energy), but the wind is still a moderate breeze from the east at 12 mph, creating a cross-chop. Not a standout.
The one break on offer is Los Cocos, it’s a beach/jetty spot, optimum swell direction is NNE, and we’re getting ENE to NE swell. Close but no cigar. The crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so you might have company, but with this quality, it won’t be packed.
The second week, from the 1st of August onward, is more of the same. Swell between 3 ft and 5 ft, period 6-7 seconds, cross-shore wind. The combined energy is moderate, hitting 242 on the 4th of August morning, but again, the wind kills it. No clean, glassy conditions in sight.
So, honestly, there are no true standouts here. The best you can hope for is a session on the 30th of July morning when the swell is 5 ft from ENE and the energy is strongest, but that cross-shore wind at 12 mph will have you fighting a bumpy surface. If you’re desperate, go for a dawny on the 4th of August morning when the wind is light (6 mph), but it’s still side-shore. It’s a lean run, folks. The forecast can change, but for now, keep the board in the car and wait for a better day.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 |
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59 | 57 | 65 | 72 | 99 | 186 | 175 | 138 | 138 | 106 | 54 | 118 | 91 | 67 | 65 | 86 | 78 | 59 | 78 | 65 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 7:48PM0.34m | 8:17AM0.11m | 8:17PM0.35m | 9:36AM0.08m | 8:49PM0.35m | 9:23PM0.36m | 10:01PM0.37m | 10:40PM0.37m | 11:20PM0.38m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:13AM0.09m | 5:51AM0.05m | 6:25AM0.03m | 7:00AM0.01m | 7:35AM0.01m | 8:10AM0.01m | ||||||||||||||
— | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | |
6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Temp °C | 29 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | ENE 7 | — | NE 6 | ENE 6 | — | — | ENE 7 | — | — | NE 6 | — | NE 6 | NE 7 | — | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 |
59 | 57 | — | 72 | 99 | — | — | 138 | — | — | 54 | — | 91 | 67 | — | 86 | 78 | 59 | 78 | 65 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 9 |
— | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 6 | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | — | ENE 6 | — | — | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 65 | — | — | 186 | 175 | — | 138 | 106 | — | 118 | — | — | 65 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 0 | 877 | 898 | 0 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 577 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 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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