Surf Forecasts:
Los Cocos surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, NE swell with 492 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Los Cocos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get real about the next couple of weeks. I’ve been staring at the charts for Los Cocos, and honestly, it’s a bit of a grim stretch for us paddle surfers. The swell is just not showing up with any punch, and the wind is mostly a cross-shore mess.
We’ve got a long, flat spell ahead. From now until around the 26th, there’s barely a ripple that’s worth getting wet for. You’ll see some small waves, but the energy is weak—the combined energy reading is mostly under 200, and often below 100. That’s just not enough to push a decent wave. The period is mostly short too, around 6-7 seconds, which means junky, unorganized surf. The wind is all over the place, mostly a cross-shore breeze, which will chop up anything that tries to form. It’s a real kick in the teeth, especially with all the storm warnings around. Don't bother.
Now, there is a fleeting moment of hope right at the end of the month. On Wednesday the 26th, we finally see a break in the gloom. We have a morning with a light SSE breeze that turns glassy, and an afternoon with zero wind. The swell is still small, around 3ft to 4ft from the NE, with the energy picking up slightly to 162-183. It’s going to be clean, but the inconsistent nature of the spot will be on full display. It’s the only real shot we have, and it’s more about getting a few clean, slow rollers on the beach/jetty setup than any epic barrels. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
This clean window is the standout, not because it’s big, but because it’s clean. The swell direction is from the NE, which is our optimum, but it's not big enough to get excited about. It’s a ‘get the longboard out and enjoy the peace’ kind of day, not a ‘charge’ day. For anyone learning, these small, clean waves on the 26th will be the most welcoming conditions we’ll see all period. But don’t kid yourself, it’s a very ordinary couple of weeks overall. The forecast for that day is about as good as it will get, and it's still a marginal call.
So, mark your calendars for Wednesday the 26th, and try to find something else to do until then. It's mostly a waiting game, and a test of patience.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
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 kJ | 307 | 492 | 330 | 164 | 222 | 151 | 119 | 88 | 59 | 59 | 42 | 57 | 103 | 147 | 140 | 77 | 191 | 175 | 170 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 4:12AM0.24m | 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 | |||||||||
Low Tide | 9:39PM0.18m | 9:36AM0.14m | 11:37PM0.16m | 9:40AM0.14m | 2:59AM0.12m | 9:34AM0.13m | 3:52AM0.08m | 9:16AM0.11m | 4:34AM0.05m | 5:12AM0.03m | |||||||||
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 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | 6:45 | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — |
mm | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | 5 | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 |
Temp °C | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 307 | 492 | 330 | 164 | 11 | 11 | 119 | 88 | 59 | 59 | 42 | 57 | 103 | — | 140 | 77 | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 12 | NE 8 | NNE 11 | — | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | ENE 8 | NE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | N 9 | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 13 | 24 | 11 | — | 10 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 13 | 7 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNE 11 | — | — | — | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | 10 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | ENE 7 | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 222 | 151 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 147 | — | — | 191 | 175 | 170 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 |
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