
Surf Forecasts:
Los Cocos surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, ENE swell with 170 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Los Cocos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s on offer.
Honestly, this stretch is a tough one. The whole 16-day window is looking pretty flat and messy for Los Cocos. We’ve got a long dry spell ahead, with no decent surf to speak of from July 20th right through to the very end of the month. The first real glimmer of anything that might be worth a paddle doesn’t show up until Monday, August 3rd, and even then it’s only marginal.
The water temp here is sitting at 80°, which is bang on average for this time of year – nothing to write home about.
For the first two weeks, it’s a constant diet of weak, short-period windswell from the ENE, mostly around 3 ft to 4 ft. The period is a measly 6 to 7 seconds, so there’s just no grunt or shape to the waves. To make matters worse, the wind is cross-shore from the east or east-northeast every single day, blowing at 9 to 12 mph, which is putting a nasty chop on the surface. The combined energy levels are mostly in the low-to-mid 100s, a few even dipping into the double digits – that’s weak wave energy, plain and simple.
You’ll see a bit of a bump in size around July 29th, with swell pushing 5 ft, and the energy climbing to 204, but it’s still mismanaged by the wind and the period is too short to offer any real quality.
The only spot that even gets a mention is Los Cocos, a beach and jetty setup. It’s fairly consistent here, but with this forecast, that just means consistent small, choppy lumps. It’s exposed to the swell, and the optimum direction is NNE, but we’re getting ENE – that’s a bit off the mark. The crowds can be a problem here sometimes, but with conditions this poor, I wouldn’t be stressing about the lineup.
Given the low-period, cross-shore wind and sloppy conditions at a beach break, this setup actually looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for the bulk of the forecast.
The only real standout – and I’m using the term loosely – is Monday morning, August 4th. We see a slight uptick, with swell at 5 ft from the ENE, period still at 7 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 249, which is moderate. The wind is light from the east at 6 mph, keeping the chop a little smaller. It’s still far from perfect, but it’s the only window that gets a “marginal” rating rather than a flat “poor.” It’s not a classic, not worth a special trip, but if you’re desperate and the tide lines up, it might be the least ugly wave of the fortnight.
So, to sum it up: a long, flat, choppy run for the next 16 days. The only faint hope is the first couple of days in August. Keep your eye on the forecast, because it doesn’t stay this quiet forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 |
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159 | 123 | 102 | 122 | 85 | 74 | 136 | 103 | 82 | 158 | 138 | 113 | 142 | 116 | 91 | 141 | 94 | 78 | 88 | 91 | 127 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:20PM0.33m | 7:14AM0.15m | 7:48PM0.34m | 8:17AM0.11m | 8:17PM0.35m | 9:36AM0.08m | 8:49PM0.35m | 9:23PM0.36m | 10:01PM0.37m | 10:40PM0.37m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 10:55AM0.13m | 4:28AM0.13m | 10:42AM0.12m | 5:13AM0.09m | 5:51AM0.05m | 6:25AM0.03m | 7:00AM0.01m | 7:35AM0.01m | |||||||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | |
— | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | |
mm | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 6 | — | — | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 |
159 | — | 19 | 122 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 113 | — | — | 91 | 141 | 94 | 78 | 88 | 91 | 127 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 7 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 42 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 7 | NE 7 | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 123 | 102 | — | 85 | 74 | 136 | 103 | 82 | 158 | 138 | — | 142 | 116 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 16 | 6 | 754 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 13 | 6 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 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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