Los Cocos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cookin’ for this stretch.

Honestly, mate, this is a frustrating run. The swell just can’t seem to get it together. The wind is a constant problem too, with almost every session marred by cross-shore breezes. We’ve got a long, dry spell ahead. The first real chance to even get a wobbly one will be on Sunday, September 6th, but even then, the waves are just ordinary. The water temperature is sitting at 82°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so at least it’s warm out there.

The dream is over before it even starts. The first few days are a complete write-off. Saturday, September 5th, is a total no-go with tiny 2ft swell from the ENE and a weak 5-second period – the combined energy is a measly 30. That’s barely a ripple. Sunday morning, September 6th, is still poor, but by the afternoon, the wind goes light cross-offshore and the conditions clean up. The swell is only 3ft with a 6-second period (energy 80), so it’s not pretty, but it’s the first surfable moment of the whole forecast. You won’t be bragging about it, but you could get wet.

Monday, September 7th, through Monday, September 14th, is a grind. The swell bumps up to 4ft to 5ft, and the energy climbs into the 100s and 200s, but it’s all useless because the wind is hammering cross-shore every single day. The conditions are described as "poor" or "marginal" at best. Tuesday, September 15th, offers a tiny window with a clean, light cross-offshore breeze and 3ft swell. It’s still ordinary, but the cleanest we’ve seen.

Now, the one true standout – and I mean the *only* one – is Wednesday morning, September 16th. The wind drops to zero: glassy conditions. The swell is only 3ft from the ENE (6-second period), with energy of 84. It’s not a big swell, but a glassy morning on a beach/jetty setup like Los Cocos can be a treat. The conditions will be smooth as a lake. The break is fairly consistent, and the crowds are only sometimes an issue, so you might have it to yourself. The swell direction is from the ENE, and the optimum is from the NNE, so it’s not perfect, but the glassy wind makes up for a lot. This is the best session on offer, no question.

After that, things get patchy again. Thursday, September 17th, has a clean morning with 4ft, and Sunday, September 20th, offers another clean cross-off in the morning with 4ft. But these are just ordinary, surfable moments, not classics.

Overall, this is a tough 16-day outlook. The swell is there, but it’s fighting the wind almost constantly. The 16th is your only real shot at something special. Don’t get your hopes up for the rest.

Rusty

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