Cordoama Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Cordoama over the next couple of weeks. I’ve got to be straight with you – it’s a bit of a grim picture for a while, so don’t go getting your hopes up just yet.

We’re kicking off on Wednesday, 5th of August, and honestly, for the first two weeks, it’s a write-off. The wind is howling from the NNW, mostly onshore or cross-onshore at 15 to 22 mph, and it’s just wrecking everything. The swell is small and weak, with the combined energy sitting between 35 and 177 (weak to moderate). The water is much colder than normal for this time of year at 67°, which is a solid 4° below average. The whole setup is just poor surf conditions, day after day. There’s a big gap of no decent surf from the 5th right through to the 19th of August.

Now, let’s talk about the one and only chance we’ve got. It’s a long way off, so take it with a pinch of salt, but Thursday the 20th of August is showing a glimmer. The morning session looks marginal, but it’s the best we’ve got. The swell will be about 5 ft from the NNW, which is a bit of a bumpy short-period affair at 7 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (242). The wind is finally set to drop right off, with a light NNE breeze at 6 mph, only cross-on, so it won't be glassy, but it’ll be a lot cleaner than what we’ve seen. This spot is exposed to the swell and the optimum direction is NW, so the NNW swell is a bit off-angle.

Don’t get me wrong, it’s not going to be a classic, but after two weeks of junk, it’s the only window that’s even worth a mention. After that, the wind looks like it might pick up again in the afternoon. This is a consistent break, so it tends to offer something most of the time, but this forecast is a real dry spell. Keep an eye on it, things can change.

Rusty.

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