Surf Forecasts:
Cordoama surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, NW swell with 3,116 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period with W 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cordoama in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s 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 0.9m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cordoama over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, the first few days are a write-off. Sunday the 23rd throws up a messy 7ft WNW swell, but it’s coming with a nasty 16 mph south wind, making it a cross-off mess. The water is sitting at 68°, which is a bit colder than we’d expect for this time of year – a solid 3° anomaly. The combined energy is a meaty 1152 (moderate), but the conditions just aren’t there. Monday the 24th is even worse, with onshore winds and a short period swell. We’re looking at a pretty grim run until we get a tiny window of hope.
The real standout is Tuesday morning, the 25th of August. The wind drops to a glassy 3 mph from the west, and we’ve got a clean 5ft WNW swell rolling in. The combined energy is 220 (weak), but that glassy surface is the ticket. This is the best on offer, and it’s a proper dawny session. The swell is small enough for beginners, but with that glass, it’ll be a joy for any intermediate. Crowds are possible at Cordoama, so get there early.
After that, it’s a slow fade. The wind turns onshore again by Tuesday afternoon, and the size drops right off. Wednesday the 26th sees tiny, weak swell with rain showers, and the energy drops to just 60 (weak). The entire rest of the week and into the next is plagued by cross-onshore winds and choppy conditions. The swell tries to pick up a little around Friday the 28th with a 7ft NW swell and a long 10-second period, but a 12 mph north wind makes it a lumpy, unsurfable mess. The energy spikes to 922 (moderate), but it’s a waste.
From the 29th of August right through to the 7th of September, it’s a long, bleak run. The swell stays small, the wind is mostly from the north or NNW, and the conditions are consistently poor. There’s nothing to get excited about. The second week is a total washout with tiny, weak swells and constant onshore wind. Don’t bother checking the charts until the 8th.
So, bottom line: if you’ve got a free Tuesday morning, the 25th, make the call for Cordoama. It’s the only true standout in the whole 16-day window. The rest is a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu night, fresh winds from the NNW by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 935 | 748 | 660 | 612 | 402 | 220 | 157 | 96 | 59 | 80 | 202 | 243 | 394 | 621 | 3116 | 1839 | 989 | 496 | 373 | 199 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:53AM2.05m | 1:10PM2.30m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:44PM0.90m | 6:53AM0.89m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — |
 | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — |
mm | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 10 | NW 10 | — | NNW 9 |
| kJ | 935 | 748 | 660 | 612 | 402 | 220 | 157 | 96 | 59 | 80 | 202 | 243 | 394 | 621 | 3116 | 1839 | 989 | 496 | — | 132 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 10 | W 9 | NW 10 | SW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 14 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | NW 11 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | NNW 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 157 | — | — | — | — | — | 373 | 199 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 473 | 78 | 398 | 139 | 9 | 0 | 186 | 9 | 390 | 254 | 9 | 744 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 65 | 165 | 45 | 612 | 65 |
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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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