Puerto Rico
Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with 17mph out of the ENE.
Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with 17mph out of the ENE.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Cochino for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Cochino, Puerto Rico. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Thu, Sep 3: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with 17mph out of the ENE. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 21mph.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with moderate SSE wind around 8mph. Expect the wind to bump up to around 22mph by PM.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on E swell at 7s with light winds out of the SE. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 18mph from the E and dropping conditions to very poor.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on E swell at 7s with moderate SE wind around 8mph. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 21mph from the E and dropping conditions to very poor.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 11s period, rated Very Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on E swell at 4s with moderate SE wind around 7mph. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 25mph from the E and dropping conditions to very poor.
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Cochino is a mellow beach break along Puerto Rico's southeastern coast that offers forgiving, rolling waves ideal for learning and improving basic technique. The sandy bottom and gentle slope create consistent shape and a welcoming environment for surfers of all levels. This lesser-known spot provides a peaceful alternative to busier Puerto Rican breaks, with fun peelers that work best during Atlantic swell events.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Cochino is 0-1ft with a 4.3s swell period. Wind is ENE at 19mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Cochino is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.2ft ENE wind swell swell at 4s, a 0.6ft ENE wind swell swell at 7s, a 0.6ft NNE tertiary swell at 10s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Cochino is Monday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 1ft waves, a 3.7s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Cochino works best with a N swell and S winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Cochino. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Cochino is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Cochino is a mellow beach break along Puerto Rico's southeastern coast that offers forgiving, rolling waves ideal for learning and improving basic technique. The sandy bottom and gentle slope create consistent shape and a welcoming environment for surfers of all levels. This lesser-known spot provides a peaceful alternative to busier Puerto Rican breaks, with fun peelers that work best during Atlantic swell events.
The prime season at Cochino is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Cochino include occasional rip currents, sea urchins. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Cochino 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
