Surf Forecasts:
Cordoama surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, NW swell with 1,605 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period with WNW 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 10PM. 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 11s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
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 on offer for the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a tough run ahead at Cordoama. The forecast is pretty grim for the most part, with a long stretch of poor conditions. It’s not until Sunday the 23rd that we see any real glimmer of hope, and even then it’s a bit touch and go. The water is sitting at 68°, which is about 3° colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent steamer.
The standout session, and really the only one worth paddling out for, is the Sunday morning on the 23rd of August. We’ve got a solid 7ft of WNW swell rolling in with a 12-second period, carrying a healthy amount of energy (1152). The wind is from the south at 12 mph, giving us a clean cross-offshore breeze. That’s your best bet for a proper session. The waves should be well-shaped and have some punch. Just be aware that crowds are possible here.
Monday the 24th looks like a write-off – we’ve got 7ft of lumpy, short-period junk and a strong cross-shore wind making a mess of it. The rest of the week into the first days of September is a sad story of small, weak, onshore slop. You’ll see some bigger swell around the 28th of August, with 8ft of NW groundswell, but a nasty 22 mph onshore wind will ruin any chance of a clean wave. That’s more of a kite-surfing situation than a paddle session.
The second week doesn’t offer much relief. We get a pulse of long-period NW swell on the 5th of September, hitting 5ft with a 13-second period and decent energy (727), but the cross-onshore wind will keep it chopped up. The 6th of September sees a similar story, just a bit smaller. It’s a long, dry spell with very few good options.
Stay hopeful, the forecasts can always change, but for now, keep your eyes on that Sunday the 23rd. That’s the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun night, light winds from the NW by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NNW 10 | WNW 16 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 281 | 200 | 344 | 1119 | 846 | 693 | 600 | 540 | 333 | 172 | 124 | 70 | 34 | 39 | 70 | 77 | 178 | 401 | 1236 | 1535 | 1340 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:05AM1.98m | 11:54PM1.90m | 12:19PM2.11m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:38PM1.05m | 5:57AM1.05m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NNW 10 | WNW 16 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | NW 10 | WNW 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 |
| kJ | 281 | 200 | 344 | 1119 | 846 | 693 | 600 | 540 | 333 | 172 | 124 | 70 | 34 | 4 | 70 | 77 | 178 | 401 | 1236 | 1535 | 1340 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 8 | W 7 | SW 11 | S 11 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 27 | 28 | 106 | 26 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 43 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 13 | — | — | — | SW 12 | NW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 24 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 39 | — | — | 45 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 533 | 11 | 78 | 285 | 78 | 398 | 139 | 9 | 9 | 254 | 10 | 78 | 411 | 9 | 702 | 623 | 19 | 10 | 65 | 19 |
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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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