Cordoama Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s happening in our little corner of the coast. We’re looking at a tough stretch ahead, so keep your expectations in check.

First up, a quick note on the water: it’s sitting at 66° at Cordama, which is a solid 4° colder than normal for this time of year. You’ll want a decent spring suit or a thick wetsuit if you’re heading out.

The story for the next couple of weeks is pretty simple: not much to get excited about. The swell is small, the wind is mostly coming from the wrong direction, and the wave quality is just plain poor for a long stretch. We’re talking consistent onshore and cross-onshore winds all the way through the first week and into the second. There’s a real gap in quality surf here.

For the early part of the first week, from Sunday the 2nd through to at least Saturday the 8th, it’s a struggle. Swell heights stay below 3 ft, with weak energy readings (around 52 to 263 units of combined energy). The wind is mostly from the NNW, blowing onshore or cross-onshore, and moderate to fresh. The surf is lumpy, choppy, and just not worth paddling out for. There’s truly nothing to recommend here.

We do see a bit more size kicking in around the second week, but the wind remains a problem. By Sunday the 15th, the swell starts to push up to 6 ft from the NW, with a moderate energy reading of 358. The wind is still cross-onshore, though, so the quality is still poor. The following Monday morning, the 17th, is the one standout in the whole forecast. The swell builds to 8 ft from the NNW, with a period of 8 seconds, and the wind is light and onshore from the NW. The combined energy is a strong 654. This is a big swell for this spot, and the guidance says it’s likely too big for this break, so it’s for experts only. The wind is onshore, so it won’t be glassy, but it’s the only time in the whole 16 days where the swell gets some real muscle. Keep in mind, this is a long-range call, so treat it as promising but not a lock.

So, to sum it up: the first 15 days are a total write-off for decent surf. The wind is your enemy, and the swell is weak. The only real glimmer is on Monday the 17th, when the swell jumps up, but it’s big, onshore, and for experts only. Keep your eyes on the forecasts, but don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

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