Surf Forecasts:
Cordoama surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NNW swell with 480 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with NW 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 17) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cordoama in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) 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 0.3m 2s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cordoama over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Howdy, Rusty here. Let's break down what the surf's doing for Cordoama over the next couple of weeks.
It's a tough-looking stretch, with a lot of blown-out days ahead, but there are a few moments where it might clean up. The water temp is about normal for the season, so no weirdness there.
Starting Monday the 17th, we've got a small 4ft NW groundswell with a short 8-second period. The morning has a moderate offshore wind from the SE, keeping it clean, but the energy is weak (185). It's rideable, but not great. The afternoon goes cross-off and it gets worse.
Tuesday the 18th sees a dropping 3ft NW swell with a light cross-off breeze in the morning – clean but the energy drops into moderate territory (152). Afternoon gets cross-shore and messy.
Wednesday the 19th has a tiny 3ft NW swell with a gentle offshore breeze in the morning. Clean but weak energy (79) and small. Afternoon is even smaller.
Then it gets ugly. From Thursday the 20th through Monday the 24th, we're dealing with onshore winds and choppy, lumpy conditions. Swell sizes vary from 1ft to 5ft, but the wind just ruins it. Most days have moderate to fresh onshore breezes, making for blown-out surf.
A tiny glimmer shows up on Sunday the 23rd of August. The morning has some clouds with a light 5 mph SSW offshore wind. There's a 5ft NW swell with moderate energy (286) and the forecast says clean. The score looks good, but the afternoon gets smashed by a fresh 18 mph south wind, so you'll want to be out early.
From Monday the 24th right through to Tuesday the 1st of September, it's all onshore and messy. Swell builds to 6ft, 7ft, even 7ft by the 30th, with very strong energy (over 900). But with strong north-northwest winds howling, it'll be a lumpy, choppy, blown-out disaster. That kind of size and wind at a beach break is way better for kite surfing than surfing.
The only potential go-to mention is Cordoama on the morning of Sunday the 23rd. A consistent 5ft swell from the NNW, close to the ideal NW direction, and a light offshore wind should make it glassy and clean. The energy is moderate (286), so there's some push. Just get in early.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun night, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed night, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the NNW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | WNW 9 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 169 | 171 | 133 | 136 | 140 | 103 | 73 | 51 | 48 | 32 | 44 | 141 | 211 | 217 | 257 | 394 | 342 | 175 | 248 | 254 | 202 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:04AM2.62m | 6:21PM2.65m | 6:42AM2.45m | 7:02PM2.39m | 7:25AM2.26m | 7:49PM2.13m | 8:18AM2.09m | 8:54PM1.93m | 9:33AM1.97m | 10:25PM1.84m | 11:05AM1.98m | 11:54PM1.90m | 12:19PM2.11m | 00:53AM2.05m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:02PM0.38m | 00:27AM0.46m | 12:42PM0.58m | 1:05AM0.69m | 1:28PM0.80m | 1:50AM0.90m | 2:28PM0.99m | 2:53AM1.08m | 3:57PM1.09m | 4:28AM1.14m | 5:38PM1.05m | 5:57AM1.05m | 6:44PM0.90m | ||||||||
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 | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — |
 | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | WNW 8 | W 10 | NNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | 169 | 171 | 133 | 136 | 140 | 103 | 73 | 51 | 48 | 29 | 44 | 29 | 68 | 103 | 122 | 53 | 8 | 64 | 24 | 14 | 202 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SW 13 | NNW 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | SW 14 | WNW 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 38 | 32 | 7 | 12 | 26 | 24 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 26 | 7 | 7 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 11 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 12 | SW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | SW 14 | — | SW 14 | SW 13 | — | SW 13 |
| kJ | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 20 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 24 | 8 | — | 7 | 7 | — | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | 141 | 211 | 217 | 257 | 394 | 342 | 175 | 248 | 254 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 533 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 171 | 411 | 467 | 12 | 12 | 76 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 0 | 78 | 226 |
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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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