Surf spot

Coco beach

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Country: Tanzania
Coordinates: -6.7704, 39.2839

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0.9	1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	1	1	1	1	1.1	1.1	1.3	1.3	1.5	1.6	1.6	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.4
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Wave period (s)	6.5	6.5	6.5	7	6.9	7	7.2	7	6.7	6.5	6.4	6.3	6.7	6.8	6.7	6.5	6.5	6.3	6.2	6.3	6.5	6.7	6.5	6.5	6.7	6.5	6	5.8	6.3	6.7	6.8	7	6.8	6.9	7	7.2	7.5	7.5	7.4	7.4	7.3	7.1	7.2	7.3	7.3	7.5	7.4	7.3	7.2	7.2	7.2	7.3	7.3	7.4	7.3	7.3
Wave energy (kJ)	116	122	128	129	128	123	115	108	97	91	85	77	83	82	83	81	80	75	71	66	64	59	60	57	54	57	65	74	86	96	112	126	149	171	232	259	270	256	246	233	237	239	240	243	243	237	233	227	255	268	279	262	256	240	221	206
Wind speed (km/h)	9.5	7.6	7.2	7.9	18.2	25.5	20.4	15.8	12.5	7.6	5.7	9	10	19.7	18.4	13.4	15.6	9.5	5.6	9.9	13.9	20.6	19.9	17.7	12.7	9.3	6.9	15	21.4	25.6	22.5	19.4	19.3	13.3	8	16.1	20.9	20.8	20.6	19.1	17.8	15.3	7.1	9.3	20.2	23.6	18.8	13.3	8.7	8.3	8.4	7.7	15.5	20.5	19.2	12.8
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Coco Beach, Tanzania is a popular urban beach spot in Dar es Salaam rather than a classic world-famous surf destination. It sits along the Indian Ocean and is best known for its lively atmosphere, long sandy shoreline, and easy access from the city.

Surf conditions

Wave quality: Generally small to moderate and often inconsistent.
Best for: Beginners, bodyboarders, and longboarders when conditions line up.
Swell: More reliable during larger Indian Ocean swell events, but it’s not known for powerful, peeling surf.
Wind/tides: Conditions can be affected by local wind and tidal changes, so it’s best to check forecasts before going.

What it’s like

Vibe: Busy, local, energetic, and social.
Crowds: Can be crowded, especially on weekends and evenings.
Scenery: Open shoreline with city views and a relaxed tropical feel.

Good to know

The beach is more of a hangout and swimming area than a dedicated surf break.
If you’re specifically looking for better surfing in Tanzania, you may want to look at spots around Zanzibar or more exposed coastal stretches.