
Surf Forecasts:
Coconuts surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, S swell with 997 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Coconuts this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Coconuts in the next 16 days are 1.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coconuts over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wed 22 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
382 | 400 | 400 | 400 | 330 | 325 | 285 | 269 | 201 | 201 | 225 | 215 | 421 | 632 | 675 | 620 | 978 | 834 | 618 | 421 | 335 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 3:42AM0.48m | 3:38PM0.54m | 4:18AM0.50m | 4:09PM0.52m | 4:53AM0.50m | 4:38PM0.50m | 5:27AM0.49m | 5:06PM0.46m | 6:00AM0.47m | 5:35PM0.42m | 6:35AM0.44m | 6:03PM0.37m | 7:16AM0.41m | 6:35PM0.32m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:32PM0.01m | 9:32AM0.08m | 10:03PM0.00m | 10:09AM0.10m | 10:33PM0.00m | 10:44AM0.12m | 11:02PM0.02m | 11:19AM0.14m | 11:30PM0.04m | 11:54AM0.17m | 11:57PM0.08m | 12:34PM0.20m | 00:25AM0.13m | 1:28PM0.24m | |||||||
— | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
— | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 |
220 | 196 | 400 | 400 | 330 | 325 | 285 | 269 | 201 | 201 | 225 | 215 | 421 | 632 | 675 | 620 | 978 | 834 | 618 | 421 | 335 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | W 10 | S 13 | S 13 | W 10 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 |
382 | 400 | 156 | 121 | 92 | 68 | 58 | 76 | 101 | 68 | 82 | 61 | 92 | 339 | 329 | 254 | 128 | 133 | 101 | 69 | 51 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | S 19 | W 9 | SE 8 | S 11 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SW 18 | SE 8 | S 8 |
8 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 28 | 30 | 45 | 42 | 58 | 64 | 273 | 87 | 25 | 181 | 23 | 22 | 12 | 21 | 33 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 10 | W 6 | W 5 | — | — | WSW 8 | W 4 |
91 | 76 | 69 | 62 | 85 | 97 | 102 | 86 | 53 | 74 | 86 | 85 | 57 | 42 | 230 | 60 | 21 | — | — | 125 | 18 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 191 | 191 | 767 | 191 | 190 | 377 | 191 | 190 | 767 | 372 | 190 | 767 | 191 | 741 | 766 | 19 | 766 | 767 | 19 | 670 | 767 |
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Information about the Coconuts Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Coconuts provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Coconuts can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Coconuts surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Coconuts) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Coconuts may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.











