Los Cocos Surf Break

Lat Long: 10.62° N 66.84° W

Los Cocos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Los Cocos sea temperature is
26.8° C
0.7° 

Los Cocos surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Los Cocos surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, ENE swell with 175 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Tue 18th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 18th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 24th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Los Cocos over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s chew the fat on what’s coming up for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough stretch. We’re looking at a long, frustrating run of poor surf conditions that’s gonna test the patience of even the most dedicated local. The first real chance of anything decent doesn’t show up until way down the line.

The forecast kicks off with a pretty grim picture. From Tuesday, the 18th of August, right through to the end of the month, it’s mostly cross-shore winds and small, weak swell. The wave energy is low, sitting around 74 to 151 (moderate), with swell heights barely scraping 2 ft to 5 ft and periods under 8 seconds. That’s windswell, not groundswell, and the comments back it up: “poor surf conditions” is the name of the game. There’s a bit of a bump in size around Thursday the 20th with a 4 ft NE swell, but the wind is a messy cross-shore at 12 mph, so it’s not going to be clean. Honestly, for a beach/jetty break like Los Cocos, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The pattern doesn’t let up. From the 21st through the 24th, we’re stuck in a rut of 4 ft to 5 ft swell from the ENE, but with persistent cross-shore winds and a period of 7 seconds. The energy creeps up a bit (135 to 170) but the quality is still “poor.” It’s just not worth paddling out for.

There’s a glimmer of something on the 25th of August. The Tuesday afternoon session shows a jump in period to 12 seconds with a 2 ft NE swell, and the combined energy leaps to 275 (moderate to strong). That’s a proper groundswell signal, but the wind is still cross-shore from the ENE at 9 mph, and the wave comment is “poor surf conditions.” That longer period might make it a bit more interesting for the reefs or points, but at a beach/jetty, it’ll likely break too straight. It’s a tease.

The real standout – and I mean the only one that’s even close to a recommendation – comes on the very last day of the month. Monday, the 31st of August, the early morning session at Los Cocos is looking glassy. We’ve got a 4 ft NE swell with a 7-second period, and the wind is WSW at 0 mph – that’s dead calm, glassy conditions. The wave energy is 129 (moderate). The comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” but with that glassy surface, it’s the best we’re going to get. The crowd profile says “sometimes,” so you might have a few mates out, but if you’re keen, this is the window. The water temp is 80°, which is about 1° cooler than normal, so nothing unusual there.

After that, we slide back into the same old story. The first few days of September are more of the same: 4 ft to 4 ft ENE swell, cross-shore winds, and poor conditions. The pattern is set, and it’s not a good one. Given that Los Cocos is “fairly consistent,” it’s a bit of a bummer, but these stretches happen. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but for now, your best bet is that Monday morning glass-off.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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ENE
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0.9
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1.3
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1.2
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1.3
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
38
57
42
25
69
126
121
91
51
151
151
122
135
116
94
170
120
80
159
154
143
Wind (km/h)
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5
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5
ESE
5
ESE
10
E
10
ESE
20
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20
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15
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Wind State
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High Tide
6:22PM0.33m
8:00AM0.11m
6:57PM0.33m
7:34PM0.33m
8:13PM0.34m
8:53PM0.34m
9:33PM0.35m
10:13PM0.36m
Low Tide
9:34AM0.13m
3:52AM0.08m
9:16AM0.11m
4:34AM0.05m
5:12AM0.03m
5:48AM0.02m
6:23AM0.02m
6:57AM0.03m
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 mm
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4
1
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Temp °C
29
29
27
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27
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Feels °C
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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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