Cordoama Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, and you're going to need to pick your moments. The biggest issue is the wind. For most of this stretch, we’ve got a cross-onshore or onshore flow that's just going to chop things up and make it messy. We're not talking about a total flat spell, but unless you're willing to hunt for a corner, it's going to be tough going.

The first real glimmer of hope comes this Sunday, the 16th. The swell has built to a clean 5.6ft from the NW, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is moderate. What makes this day special is the wind. It's glassy in the morning, flipping to a light cross-offshore in the afternoon. That means clean, lined-up walls at Cordama. This is your standout window, especially the early session. It’s not huge, but it will be fun and make you remember why you surf.

After that, the energy drops off pretty quickly. The swell backs down to around 3.6ft on Monday, and the wind goes light offshore in the morning, but it’s just ordinary. The good news is the window stays open, but it’s not going to be a classic. Then the surf just fades away through the middle of the week, with the swell dropping below 3ft from the 19th. The energy just dies. We're looking at a few days where it's barely breaking. Not enough to get excited about, that's a few days of quiet water there.

Now, looking further out, things get interesting again but with a major caveat. Around the 25th and into the 29th, the swell really kicks up. We’re talking about waves pushing 6.6ft, and by the 29th, we're looking at over 8.2ft from the NW, with periods stretching out to 11 seconds. The energy is strong, into the four digits. This is serious power. But, and this is a big but, the wind is not our friend. It's going to be onshore and strong, with 20-25 mph winds. That’s going to make it lumpy and messy at Cordama. This setup is more for the experienced crew, and honestly, the conditions look more interesting for kite surfers than paddle surfers. The water will be colder than usual for this time of year, about 67.8° and a bit colder than average, which is noticeable on that first good swell on Sunday.

So, for the short term, get on it this Sunday morning for the best surf. For the long haul, watch the end of the month, but have low expectations for clean conditions unless the wind plays ball. It's promising, but it's a long way out, and forecasts change. Keep an eye on it.

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