Colas (Cokes) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's going on at Colas (Cokes) for the next couple of weeks.

First thing, the water's a warm 29°, which is pretty standard for this time of year. We've got surf on the menu, but you'll need some patience early on. From Wednesday the 5th through Sunday the 9th of August, the conditions are just so-so. The swell is running from 0.8ft to 2ft out of the south and south-southeast, with a period of 10 to 19 seconds, so there's some energy (in the 500-900 range, which is moderate), but the wind is blowing a cross-off from the west and west-southwest. It's clean, but the wave quality isn't firing on all cylinders. It's a bit of a waiting game.

The first real standout hits on Tuesday the 11th of August. That afternoon, the wind goes true offshore from the west-northwest at 15 mph, and we're looking at a solid 2ft SSE groundswell with an 11-second period. The combined energy jumps to a strong 1096, and they're calling it excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is the one. The swell direction is perfect for this exposed reef, and that offshore wind will groom the faces into clean lines. Just keep in mind, this is an advanced wave and crowds are often around, so expect a few other heads in the water.

Things get a bit messy around the 17th, with poor conditions and light cross-shore winds, but the second week serves up another big opportunity. On Tuesday the 18th of August, the afternoon brings a 2ft SSW swell with a super long 19-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 1997 – that's strong, powerful stuff. The wind is a light cross-off from the west-southwest, keeping it glassy. That long period means longer waits between sets, but the waves will have serious punch. This one is strictly for the experts.

The other absolute standout is Wednesday the 19th of August. Again, a clean afternoon with 2ft SSW swell at 16 seconds, light offshore wind, and excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The energy is still strong at 1180. This is pure, clean reef surf, pure and simple.

After that, the swell backs off into the 1ft to 1ft range, with energy dropping and the wind turning more cross-shore, signaling the end of the run. So, to cut to the chase: the first week is just okay, but the real magic is from the 11th to the 19th, with Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 19th being the best bets for clean, powerful waves.

Stay sharp.

Rusty.

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