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El Cocal Surf Forecast, Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

InchesFlatLa Pared6-7ftLa Selva4-5ft
El Cocal surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
4.35s
Wind
7mph
N / Gusts 11mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.3ft @ 7sE
Wind Swell
2.4ft @ 4sENE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Fair

Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on E swell at 6s and light winds out of the N. Onshore flow builds through the day to 12mph, bringing conditions down to poor.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s E|6-12mph NNE
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with light winds out of the NNE. Expect the wind to bump up to around 13mph by PM.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s E|5-13mph NE
Fri, Apr 32-3ft
Fair

First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on E swell at 10s with light NNE winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 12mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s E|5-12mph NNE
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El Cocal Surf 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

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

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 4.35s swell period. Wind is N at 7mph. 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.
What is the breaking wave height at El Cocal?
The current breaking wave height at El Cocal is 1-2+ft, produced by a 0.3ft E primary swell at 7s, a 2.4ft ENE wind swell swell at 4s. 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.
When is the best time to surf El Cocal?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf El Cocal is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 4.85s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.