Jocoli (El Loco)
Jocoli, also known as El Loco, is a reliable left point about a 30-minute walk from Robertsport town. The wave is remarkably consistent, picking up any swell that wraps into the area, and offers long, workable walls perfect for high-performance surfing. The walk keeps the crowds away—not that there are many to begin with in this remote corner of West Africa.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SSW (210°)
- Direction range
- 180° - 240°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2m - 2.6m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NE (45°)
- Offshore range
- 20° - 80°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.5m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: Reliable consistent left. 30-min walk from Robertsport.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Jocoli (El Loco)?
Jocoli is a point break in Robertsport, Liberia, that mostly breaks left.
What swell works best at Jocoli (El Loco)?
Jocoli picks up swell from the S round to the WSW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SSW. It starts working at around 1.2m and handles up to about 3m, with the sweet spot around 2 to 2.6m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 10s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at Jocoli (El Loco)?
A NE wind is dead offshore at Jocoli, and anything from the NNE round to the E keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 11am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at Jocoli (El Loco)?
Jocoli is at its best around mid tide, roughly 0.3m to 1.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Jocoli (El Loco)?
The most reliable run of swell at Jocoli comes Apr to Oct. There's a second window in Mar and Nov too. SW swell season. Reliable consistent left.
How cold is the water at Jocoli (El Loco)?
The water at Jocoli averages around 27°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Jocoli (El Loco) good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 6/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 2/10). Reliable consistent left. 30-min walk from Robertsport.
How do I get to Jocoli (El Loco)?
The nearest airport on our list is ROB, then it's roughly a 2-hour drive. Reliable consistent left. 30-min walk from Robertsport.
What other surf spots are near Jocoli (El Loco)?
The closest breaks we track are Shipwreck (Robertsport) (0.6 km), Cutting Point (2.1 km) and Cotton Trees (2.6 km), handy when Jocoli isn't working. We track 8 spots around Robertsport in total.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Oct
Secondary: Mar, Nov
SW swell season. Reliable consistent left.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Shipwreck (Robertsport)
🚢 Named for the wreck • Powerful reef left • Consistent barrels
Cutting Point
✂️ Easy paddle channel • Quality left walls • Uncrowded lineup
Cotton Trees
🌳 Half-mile lefts • Rainforest backdrop • Liberia's crown jewel
Cassava Point
🥔 Long peeling lefts • Warm water paradise • Uncrowded perfection
Camp Point
⛺ Forgiving left point • Sandy bottom • Intermediate-friendly
Jayaji
🗺️ Off the grid • Need local directions • Virtually empty