Surf Forecasts:
Cordoama surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, WNW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, WNW swell with 1,545 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cordoama this week:
The surf forecast for Cordoama over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cordoama in the next 16 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cordoama over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me break it down for you. This is Rusty.
So, the outlook for this stretch of coast is a real mixed bag. The next week or so is dominated by strong, onshore winds that will mess up the surf quality for the most part. There are a couple of windows where things align, but you've got to be on it.
Cordoama is the only break on the radar here. It's a consistent, exposed spot, and it needs that NW swell to really work.
The best bet, without a doubt, is Tuesday morning, the 25th of August. We're looking at a clean 5ft swell from the WNW, but the real winner is the wind. It’s glassy. Dead flat calm. That's a major positive, meaning the waves will be clean as a whistle. It won't be the biggest day, but with that kind of condition, it'll be quality. The water temp is sitting at 67°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, a good 4° below average, so a decent wetsuit is a must.
After that, the winds turn ugly again. Then, on Friday morning, the 28th of August, we get a pulse of bigger swell - 8ft from the WNW with a solid 11-second period. The energy is strong, coming in at 1545. The wind is a light cross-onshore from the N, so it’s workable, but that's a lot of water. 8ft is expert territory here, especially with the wind putting a bit of texture on the face. It's not going to be your friendly, user-friendly day.
The rest of the period is a write-off. From the 29th through to the 8th of September, it’s a constant barrage of strong N to NNW winds, making for choppy, lumpy, and messy conditions. The swell sticks around, sometimes getting even bigger, but the wind just kills it. There's a couple of days around the 4th of September that are "marginal," but with that constant onshore flow, I wouldn't get too excited.
Forget the big late-period swells on the 7th and 8th; the wind will have those things blown out before they even stand up. This stretch isn't looking good for a paddle. With the strong cross-onshore winds and beach setup, a kiter might have a field day, but for a surfer, it's a waiting game.
This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 616 | 392 | 232 | 153 | 73 | 37 | 86 | 226 | 350 | 414 | 601 | 1545 | 1322 | 886 | 405 | 314 | 292 | 64 | 171 | 276 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:36AM2.22m | 1:49PM2.49m | 2:11AM2.38m | 2:24PM2.68m | 2:44AM2.53m | 2:55PM2.83m | 3:15AM2.65m | 3:27PM2.93m | 3:46AM2.74m | 3:58PM2.98m | 4:18AM2.78m | 4:31PM2.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:29PM0.72m | 7:34AM0.70m | 8:05PM0.54m | 8:09AM0.53m | 8:37PM0.37m | 8:41AM0.37m | 9:08PM0.23m | 9:12AM0.25m | 9:38PM0.13m | 9:44AM0.18m | 10:09PM0.09m | 10:16AM0.16m | 10:41PM0.10m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — |
 | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 6 | W 6 | WNW 8 | S 11 | S 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | — | — | NW 8 | — | W 12 |
| kJ | 616 | 392 | 232 | 153 | 73 | 21 | 86 | 226 | 2 | 2 | 601 | 1545 | 1322 | 886 | 405 | — | — | 64 | — | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 10 | W 9 | NW 10 | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | — | S 9 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | NW 11 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 5 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 37 | — | — | 350 | 414 | — | — | — | — | — | 314 | 292 | 36 | 171 | 276 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 139 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 377 | 411 | 9 | 406 | 139 | 19 | 9 | 117 | 65 | 45 | 317 | 181 | 45 | 608 | 76 |
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The above surf forecast table for Cordoama provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cordoama can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cordoama 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 (Cordoama) 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).
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