
Surf Forecasts:
Playa El Cocal surf forecast from 5 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 9 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 14 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SSE swell with 170 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 9 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa El Cocal this week:
The surf forecast for Playa El Cocal over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa El Cocal in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 14) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 08) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 9th Nov) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 9th Nov) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 14th Nov) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa El Cocal over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ENE 8 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | SSE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
24 | 16 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 9 | 15 | 22 | 22 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 69 | 44 | 39 | 26 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | off | glassy | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:00AM0.22m | 3:11PM0.20m | 8:39AM0.25m | 9:19AM0.27m | 9:58AM0.28m | 10:39AM0.28m | 11:21AM0.27m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 11:42PM0.11m | 12:22PM0.19m | 11:46PM0.08m | 11:53PM0.05m | 00:01AM0.03m | 00:06AM0.01m | 00:14AM-0.01m | 00:29AM-0.02m | |||||||||||
— | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
5:50 | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ESE 7 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 6 | ENE 10 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 |
24 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 23 | 24 | 9 | 15 | 22 | 82 | 69 | 68 | 23 | 69 | 21 | 27 | 26 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | SE 7 | ENE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ENE 10 | SSE 6 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | NE 12 |
5 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 23 | 39 | 49 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 67 | 18 | 44 | 39 | 36 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 10 | E 7 | SSE 5 | ENE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | NE 10 | E 9 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | W 6 | NE 18 | NE 16 | SE 7 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 10 |
11 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 28 | 24 | 23 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 2 | — | S 3 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 1 | — | 5 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
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Information about the Playa El Cocal Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa El Cocal provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa El Cocal can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa El Cocal 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 (Playa El Cocal) 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 Playa El Cocal 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.










