Surf Forecasts:
Cordoama surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, NW swell with 115 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cordoama this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Cordoama in the next 16 days are 0.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 7AM. 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 17s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cordoama over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Cordama has on offer over the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, I’ll be honest with you – it’s a tough run ahead. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor surf conditions all the way through to Thursday the 24th of July. The waves are small and weak, and when we do see a little bump in size, the wind is just not playing ball. The combined swell energy stays pretty low for most of it, barely cracking three digits until Sunday the 13th when it hits 162 for the morning, but it’s still cross-onshore and choppy. That’s not really worth paddling out for.
The only time things start to look a bit more interesting is around the 19th to the 23rd. By Sunday the 19th afternoon, we’ve got swell pushing up to 5ft from the NW, with combined energy hitting a solid 228. Monday the 20th morning keeps that going at 4ft from the NNW (180 energy), and Wednesday the 22nd morning sees 5ft from the NNW (199 energy), with the afternoon jumping to 6ft and 274 energy. By Thursday the 23rd morning, it’s 7ft from the NNW with a combined energy of 408 – that’s getting serious.
But – and it’s a big but – the wind is onshore or cross-onshore every single day. We’ve got moderate to fresh breezes, and it’s described as choppy or lumpy. The swell is short period too, mostly 5 to 7 seconds, which means weak, messy waves. For a spot like Cordama that’s exposed to the NW, the wind is just ruining what could be a good thing.
Honestly, if you’re a kitesurfer, this setup might look a lot more interesting than for paddle surfing. For the rest of us, it’s a waiting game. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there, but the conditions are just not cooperating.
Keep an eye on that Thursday the 23rd morning – 7ft from the NNW, moderate cross-onshore wind. It’s the biggest swell of the period, but that wind direction is going to make it a challenge. For experts only, if anyone even bothers.
That’s the story for Cordama. It’s a rough patch, but forecasts can change. Hang in there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 | NNW 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 46 | 31 | 51 | 38 | 60 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 38 | 37 | 43 | 65 | 106 | 97 | 86 | 68 | 78 | 44 | 18 | 17 | 19 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 8:58AM2.23m | 9:21PM2.33m | 10:06AM2.26m | 10:34PM2.32m | 11:17AM2.35m | 11:49PM2.39m | 12:24PM2.51m | 00:57AM2.51m | 1:24PM2.71m | 1:57AM2.65m | 2:19PM2.90m | 2:51AM2.76m | 3:10PM3.06m | 3:41AM2.82m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:59PM0.78m | 3:41AM0.66m | 4:14PM0.76m | 4:52AM0.65m | 5:30PM0.66m | 6:02AM0.57m | 6:40PM0.49m | 7:05AM0.45m | 7:42PM0.29m | 8:02AM0.31m | 8:38PM0.11m | 8:53AM0.20m | 9:29PM-0.01m | ||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 4 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 11 | 25 | 38 | 38 | 60 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 38 | 9 | 26 | 52 | 106 | 97 | 86 | 68 | 78 | 44 | 18 | 17 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 7 | — | W 7 | — | — | — | S 16 | NW 13 | WNW 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 14 | W 7 | SW 13 | WNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | 7 | 27 | 43 | 65 | 55 | 33 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 20 | 12 | 12 | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | NW 12 | W 6 | WSW 5 | NNW 4 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 13 | W 12 | WNW 11 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 37 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 3 | — | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | NW 4 |
| kJ | 46 | 31 | 51 | 28 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 2 | — | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 510 | 608 | 114 | 178 | 191 | 249 | 180 | 139 | 131 | 180 | 174 | 10 | 10 | 677 | 10 | 10 | 677 | 277 | 65 | 614 | 277 |
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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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