Cortez Bank surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,215 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cortez Bank this week:
The surf forecast for Cortez Bank over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cortez Bank in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cortez Bank over the next 16 days.
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