Colas (Cokes) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Colas (Cokes) over the next few weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a solid little run of surf coming through. The first action kicks off Wednesday afternoon, 15 July, with a long-period SSW groundswell pushing in. Swell height is 3ft, period 15 seconds, and the water’s sitting at 85°, which is about average for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate at 623, and with a light WNW cross-off breeze, the waves will be clean. This is a reef break, advanced only, and it’s fairly consistent but expect crowds often. The swell direction is SE optimum, and we’re looking at a SSE swell, which is a decent match.

Thursday 16 July looks even better. Same 3ft SSW swell, period 14 seconds, but the wind goes lighter – W at 6 mph – cross-off, and the water temp stays warm. The energy is moderate (575-576), and the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is the standout of the early window. The morning and afternoon sessions both look magic.

Friday 17 July holds up with 3ft swell, period 14 seconds, but the wind picks up a bit to WSW 9 mph, still cross-off. The energy drops a touch (469), and the morning is cleaner than the afternoon. By Saturday 18 July, the swell dips to 2ft, period 13 seconds, but the wind is glassy at W 3 mph in the morning – that’s a treat. Energy is moderate (291). The afternoon wind picks up to 9 mph, but the morning is your pick.

Sunday 19 July sees a change. The swell drops to 3ft but the period shortens to 8 seconds – that’s short-period windswell, less punchy. The energy is lower (171-188), and while the wind is okay, the conditions are “very ordinary.” Not a standout.

Monday 20 July brings a new S swell, 3-3ft, period 16-17 seconds – nice long groundswell. Energy jumps back to moderate (467-477). The wind is cross to cross-off, light, and it’s clean. This is a good one, but the cross-shore wind in the morning creates small ripples. The afternoon is better.

Tuesday 21 July to Wednesday 22 July is a slow fade. Swell drops to 2-3ft, period 12-14 seconds, energy below 323. The wind is light, but the surf is small and ordinary. Thursday 23 July picks up a little with a 4ft SSE swell, period 10 seconds, and offshore winds – WNW 9-12 mph. Energy builds to 360-429, and the conditions are clean. This is a solid option for the second week.

From Friday 24 July to Sunday 26 July, the swell stays around 3-4ft, period 8-9 seconds, with light cross-off winds. The energy is moderate but nothing special. Then Monday 27 July sees a new SSW groundswell – 3-4ft, period 16-18 seconds – energy jumps to 682-855. The wind is cross-shore, light, but creates slight chop. The swell is long-period, which is better on a reef like this, but the cross-shore wind keeps it from being perfect.

The final standout comes on Thursday 30 July. This is a big one – a 3-4ft SSW swell, but the period is 21-23 seconds – that’s a very long groundswell. Energy goes through the roof, 1202-1758. The wind is light, cross-shore, and the conditions are marginal due to tide, but the energy is serious. This is a week and a half away, so it’s promising but less certain. For expert surfers only, with that size and period.

Overall, the best on offer is Thursday 16 July with clean, light winds and consistent 3ft groundswell. The other standout is that big, long-period swell on 30 July, if you’re comfortable with the power.

Stay safe, keep your eyes on the horizon.

Rusty

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