Cocles Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. The next couple of weeks at Cocles are a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s a couple of windows that’ll get your blood pumping. Get ready to work for it though—most of the run is cross-onshore, but the glassy moments are the real deal.

Cocles is a beach-and-reef setup, very consistent, and it’s exposed to the swell. The water’s sitting at 84°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The forecast kicks off on Friday, 10 July, but honestly, Friday through Sunday morning are pretty average. We’re looking at 6ft to 8ft of ENE to NE swell, period around 10 seconds, but the wind’s onshore or cross-onshore, making it choppy and messy. The combined energy is moderate to strong (575 to 1521), but the quality’s just not there. Not worth paddling out unless you’re desperate to get wet.

Sunday afternoon, 12 July, is where it shifts. Swell from the ENE at 8ft, but the wind drops to glassy—that’s the magic word. It’s still a solid size, over 8ft, so this one’s for the experienced crew only. The period is 10 seconds, so it’s a mix of ground and wind swell, but in those glassy pockets, it’ll be clean and punchy. The combined energy is strong (1207), so you’ll feel the push. This is a standout.

Monday morning, 13 July, is another glassy session with 7ft ENE swell, period 10 seconds. The combined energy is 890, moderate. It’s a touch smaller, but still solid enough for a good session. The wind is glassy, so the waves will be clean and fun. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

Tuesday morning, 14 July, also goes glassy, with 6ft ENE swell, period 10 seconds, and energy at 670. It’s a bit smaller, but still clean. Winds are light, so you’ll get some nice lines.

After that, Wednesday 15 July through to Saturday 18 July, we’re back to cross-onshore winds and choppy surf. Swell hangs around 6ft to 8ft ENE, but the wind ruins it. Not worth the effort.

Sunday 19 July, morning sees a 8ft ENE swell with cross-shore winds, so it’s a bit messy but there’ll be some waves. The afternoon stays cross-onshore. Not a standout.

Monday 20 July and Tuesday 21 July mornings are a highlight. Monday morning brings 6ft ENE swell from the WSW, cross-offshore wind, so it’s clean. The combined energy is 635, moderate. Tuesday morning is better: 7ft ENE swell, cross-offshore wind from the west, glassy conditions, and clean surf. Energy is 873. These are the best windows in the second week. Crowds are possible, but the clean conditions will make it worth it.

Wednesday 22 July gets messy again, with cross-onshore winds and a 7ft ENE swell. By Thursday 23 July, the wind swings offshore from the SW, and we get 6ft ENE swell, period 9 seconds, with clean conditions. The combined energy is 519, moderate. Friday 24 July through Saturday 25 July sees the swell drop to 5ft to 5ft, with periods around 9 seconds. Saturday morning, 25 July, has glassy conditions and 5ft NE swell, but it’s small. The combined energy is 309, weak. Not much to write home about.

The standout sessions are Sunday afternoon, 12 July, and Tuesday morning, 21 July. Both are glassy or offshore, with solid swell (8ft and 7ft ENE), and the energy is strong enough to make it fun. If you’re local, keep an eye on these windows.

Signing off, Rusty.

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