Cottons Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for the next couple of weeks.

Alright, it’s a pretty mellow stretch ahead at Cottons Point. The swell is never really big, and the winds are a bit of a mixed bag, so we’re not looking at any all-time days. The overall energy is moderate, with the combined swell energy hanging around the 300-400 range for most of the week, nothing to get the heart racing.

We start off on Wednesday the 19th with a bit of a tease. A 3ft SSW swell, but it’s a long-period 16-second groundswell, which is nice. The problem is the wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’ll be a bit bumpy. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing weird there.

Thursday the 20th is a write-off in the morning, with a gentle cross-onshore making a mess of the 3ft swell. The afternoon might clean up a little as the wind goes onshore, but it’s still small.

The weekend looks small. Saturday the 22nd has a tiny 2ft-2ft swell, and the wind is a light cross-onshore. Not much to work with. Sunday the 23rd is similar, with a 2ft SW swell, but the period jumps to 19 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell. At a reef and point break like Cottons, that could actually wrap in and produce some nice, lined-up waves, but it’s still tiny. A light onshore wind in the morning might make it workable for a patient surfer.

The following week is more of the same. Small, long-period SW swells, mostly in the 2ft to 2ft range, with light winds. The best chance for a clean session might be the mornings, especially Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th, when the wind is light and onshore, helping keep the surface smooth. The energy is still moderate, around 300-400.

Now, looking out to the end of the month, there’s a little pulse. Saturday the 29th of August sees the swell bump up to 3ft-4ft from the SSW, with a decent 16-17 second period. The combined energy jumps to 677 (morning) and 709 (afternoon), which is a solid step up. The wind is light and cross-onshore, so it’s not perfect, but the size and period make it the most interesting day of the whole forecast. This is likely the best bet for a decent session, though don’t expect perfection.

The first weekend of September is a bit of a letdown. The size drops back to 2ft, and the period is all over the place. The morning of Tuesday the 1st has a 4ft swell from the west, but the period is a short 8 seconds, which will be weak and messy. Not recommended.

Overall, there’s no real standout. The 29th of August is the pick of the bunch, but even then, it’s marginal. Cottons Point is a consistent spot, so it’s rare to have such a long run of small, average surf. The forecast can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game. Keep an eye on the 29th, but don’t clear your schedule.

Rusty

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