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El Cocal Surf Forecast

Puerto Rico

El Cocal surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
5.6s
Wind
8mph
E / Gusts 11mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.2ft @ 11sE
Wind Swell
2.6ft @ 6sESE

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
N
Best Wind
SE
Season
Winter

El Cocal is a fun beach break located on the southeastern coast of Puerto Rico near Yabucoa, facing northwest and picking up North Atlantic swells that wrap around the island's eastern tip. The spot offers punchy, hollow peaks that reward surfers who can read the shifting sandbars, with waves that can get surprisingly powerful during winter north swells. Its relative seclusion compared to Puerto Rico's more famous surf destinations makes it a rewarding find for those willing to explore the island's less-traveled coastline.

Strong currentsShifting sandbarsRocks on insideOccasional jellyfish

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor - Fair

The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, calm winds, poor - fair conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s E|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair

First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on E swell at 9s with barely a breath of wind. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s E|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

A slow one — 2-3ft waves and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SE|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s ESE|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Fair

Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on E swell at 5s with calm winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s E|Calm

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El Cocal Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for El Cocal?
The current wave height at El Cocal is 1-2+ft with a 5.6s swell period. Wind is E at 8mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the El Cocal surf forecast?
Our El Cocal forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.