Cordoama Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Cordoama’s got cookin’ over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with ya – it’s a bit of a mixed bag, and we’re gonna have to be patient. There are some moments that’ll get the heart pumping, but a lot of waiting in between.

We start off right now with nothing worth paddling out for. The first few days are a write-off. On Wednesday the 2nd, we’ve got a 5ft NW swell, but it’s gettin’ smashed by a strong cross-onshore wind out of the north at 12 mph, making a choppy mess. The energy’s moderate at 394, but the conditions are just poor. That vibe carries right through Thursday and Friday, with tiny waves and mixed winds.

The first real glimpse of hope comes Saturday the 5th morning. We’ve got a clean 3ft NW swell with a light cross-offshore breeze. It’s small, but at least it’s clean. The energy is light at 158, so don’t expect any power.

Then we hit a wall again. Sunday the 6th through to Wednesday the 9th we get some proper size – 3ft to 6ft from the NW and NNW – but the wind howls from the north and NNW, 12 to 22 mph, piling on a nasty chop. The energy climbs into the high hundreds (691, 713), but it’s all for nothing with those winds. It’s a kite-surfing show, not a paddler’s dream.

The real standout, the one you should circle on your calendar, is Monday the 14th of September in the afternoon. The wind swings around to a clean offshore from the southeast at 12 mph, and we’ve got a solid 6ft swell from the NNW. The energy is strong, clocking in at 589, and the forecast is saying “very good surf conditions.” The water temp is about average for this time of year, so a spring suit will do. Crowds are possible at Cordoama, so get out there early. The swell direction matches the optimum, and that offshore wind is gonna groom it nicely for intermediate-level crew.

There’s also a promising window on the morning of Tuesday the 15th. A clean 5ft NW swell with a light cross-offshore breeze from the east at just 3 mph. The energy is moderate at 346, and it’s set for “good surf conditions.” It’s a bit smaller than the day before, but with glassy conditions, it could be a sneaky good session for those who want a bit less crowd.

The final shout-out is way out on Thursday the 17th of September morning. An offshore breeze from the ESE at 12 mph, with a 3ft WNW swell and a long 11-second period. The energy is 314, and it’s labelled as “good surf conditions.” It’s a long-range call, so don’t bank on it, but it’s something to keep an eye on.

So, bottom line: sit tight through the first week of chop and wind. The best bet is that Monday the 14th afternoon session – that’s your standout. Tuesday morning the 15th is the backup. After that, it’s wait-and-see.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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