Surf Forecasts:
Cordoama surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NNW swell with 572 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cordoama this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Cordoama in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) 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 0.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cordoama over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks look pretty grim for a proper paddle. The only spot in the game is Cordoama, and while it's a consistent, exposed joint that loves a NW swell, the wind just isn't playing ball. We're looking at a long stretch of poor conditions.
The water's sitting at 67°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you'll want the rubber.
We kick off on Wednesday, 22 July, but don't get excited. We've got a tiny 2ft NW swell with a short, weak 6-second period. The combined energy is a measly 76 (very weak), and it's blown out by a 16 mph NNW wind. That's a write-off.
Thursday the 23rd through to the weekend is more of the same – small 3ft to 4ft NW swell, weak period, and moderate to fresh onshore and cross-onshore winds. The energy climbs a bit, hitting 99 on Saturday morning, but it's still just messy. Saturday afternoon sees a bump to 5ft and energy of 215 (moderate), but that fresh NW wind at 19 mph is just gonna ruin it.
Sunday the 26th is the biggest pulse of the whole run, with a 7ft NW swell early, pushing energy up to 572 (strong). But again, it's trashed by a fresh 19 mph cross-onshore wind. That's a choppy, lumpy mess – more for the kite crew than us.
The following week, from Monday the 27th right through to Thursday the 6th of August, is a total drag. Swell hangs around 3ft to 5ft, mostly from the NW or NNW, with periods between 6 and 9 seconds. The wind stays stubbornly onshore or cross-onshore, 9 to 22 mph. Every single session is flagged as "poor surf conditions." There's a brief moment on the 5th of August where the period jumps to 11 seconds from the WNW, but the energy is still moderate and the wind is howling at 22 mph.
Honestly, there's not a single standout session in this 16-day window. The wind is the killer here. For a consistent spot like Cordoama, it's a sad run. Keep the board in the car, but don't bother waxing it up just yet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Sun night, light winds from the NNW by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 38 | 46 | 40 | 45 | 43 | 47 | 69 | 114 | 91 | 215 | 465 | 572 | 458 | 480 | 223 | 146 | 106 | 207 | 207 | 185 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:49PM2.06m | 10:28AM2.07m | 11:04PM1.99m | 11:39AM2.10m | 00:14AM2.02m | 12:40PM2.19m | 1:10AM2.12m | 1:29PM2.33m | 1:55AM2.24m | 2:11PM2.48m | 2:34AM2.36m | 2:48PM2.62m | 3:09AM2.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:59AM0.95m | 4:45PM0.99m | 5:12AM0.99m | 6:01PM0.95m | 6:18AM0.94m | 7:00PM0.84m | 7:11AM0.83m | 7:47PM0.70m | 7:54AM0.70m | 8:26PM0.57m | 8:31AM0.56m | 9:02PM0.44m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | 8:51 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:46 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | S 15 | — | — | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 7 |
| kJ | 31 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 6 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 223 | 146 | 106 | 207 | 207 | 185 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | NNW 9 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | — | — | — | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 10 | WNW 9 | SE 6 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 7 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 16 | 58 | 7 | 11 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 13 | — | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 13 | NNW 12 | WNW 9 | SE 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 12 |
| kJ | — | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 14 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 13 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 38 | 46 | 40 | 45 | 43 | 47 | 69 | 114 | 91 | 215 | 465 | 572 | 458 | 480 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 652 | 76 | 180 | 380 | 372 | 390 | 631 | 384 | 384 | 631 | 390 | 390 | 191 | 65 | 10 | 608 | 22 | 10 | 139 | 22 |
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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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