Los Cocos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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