Los Cocos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. The next 16 days are a flat spell for Los Cocos. There’s no surf worth paddling out for, and I mean not a single decent wave in the whole window. The first recommendation doesn’t come until the 27th of July, and even then, it’s a no-go.

Monday afternoon, July 27th, we’re looking at a small 3ft swell out of the NE with a short, weak 6-second period. The combined energy is a paltry (56). Cross-shore wind from the east at 10 km/h is just messing up what little there is. It’s a beach and jetty setup, and with the wind and tiny swell, the surf is just junk. Honestly, this is more kite-surfing conditions than proper paddle surfing.

The whole first week just repeats the same story. Tuesday the 28th sees 3ft to 3ft, still 6-second period, still cross-shore winds. The energy stays low (46 to 56). Wednesday the 29th bumps up to 4ft, but the period is still 6 seconds and the wind stays cross-shore. The energy climbs to (106) but the surf quality is still poor.

Thursday the 30th shows a little more size, 5ft to 6ft, with a slightly better 7-to-8-second period, and the energy jumps to (279) then (356). But every single report calls it “poor surf conditions.” The wind is cross-shore at 20 km/h, so it’s chopped up. This continues into Friday the 31st, with 6ft waves and energy reaching (382) – still messy.

The first weekend of August, the 1st and 2nd, is more of the same: 4ft to 5ft, 7-second period, cross-shore wind. The energy dips back to (123) to (168). No improvement.

The second week is a dead zone. From Monday August 3rd all the way through Sunday August 10th, the swell hangs around 3ft to 5ft, with periods of 6 to 7 seconds, and cross-shore winds from the east at 15 to 20 km/h. The energy never gets above (204). It’s just a long, flat, blown-out stretch.

There is a slight peak on Tuesday August 11th, with the swell hitting 6ft out of the ENE, period at 8 seconds, and the combined energy surging to (414). But again, the wind is cross-shore at 20 km/h, and the report says poor surf. That’s a powerful, messy lump, not a clean wave. Definitely for experts only, if anyone even bothers. The water temp is around 80°F, which is about average for the time of year.

So, the bottom line: there is no standout session. Not a single day with clean, good waves. The entire 16-day forecast is a bust for Los Cocos. The consistent cross-shore wind and short-period swell mean the surf quality is just not there. It’s a blank run, and for this area, that’s pretty normal when the wind doesn’t play ball.

Stay tuned, forecasts can change, but for now, leave the board at home.

Rusty

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