Cottons Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve got the goods on your local stretch for the next couple of weeks.

We’re looking at a slow start, but there’s a real pulse of energy coming through around the 6th and 7th that’s got my heart beating a little faster. The water is running unseasonably warm right now, about 25°, which is a solid 5° above normal for this time of year—you’ll be surfing in a spring suit when you’d normally be zipped up tight.

The first real whisper of a swell shows up Saturday morning the 5th. Cottons Point will see a 5ft south swell with a period of 15 seconds, but it’s a bit messy with rain showers and light onshore wind. The combined energy is moderate (1342), but it’s not quite clean yet. That afternoon, the swell bumps up to 6ft from the south, period drops to 14 seconds, and the wind goes cross-shore with a light breeze. It’s still a bit raw, but you can feel the ocean waking up.

Now, Sunday the 6th is where it starts to get interesting. The morning brings a solid 7ft south swell, 14-second period, and the wind swings cross-offshore from the NNW. That’s your ticket to clean, powerful waves. The combined energy jumps to strong (1609). This is good for experienced surfers; it’s pushing the limit for beginners.

But the real standout is Monday the 7th. Monday morning is pure magic. The swell peaks at 8ft from the SSW, with a 14-second period, and the wind goes dead calm—glassy, perfect conditions. The combined energy is a meaty 2420. This is expert territory, no question. The waves will be powerful and clean, but you need to know what you’re doing. For the experienced crew, this is the session to circle on the calendar. The afternoon will see it drop a touch to 8ft, and the wind goes cross-on, so get it while it’s glassy.

After that, the swell slowly winds down through the week. Tuesday the 8th still has decent 7ft waves in the morning, but the cross-on wind adds a bit of texture. By Wednesday the 9th, we’re dropping back to 4ft, and the wind picks up, making it choppy. The rest of the forecast window slides into small, weak surf with periods of 10 to 18 seconds and combined energy dropping below 1000, often down into the 100s and 200s. It’s not a total flat spell, but it’s pretty marginal for a paddle.

The takeaway: Saturday the 5th is a warm-up, Sunday the 6th is good, and Monday the 7th morning is the one to chase if you’ve got the skills. After that, it’s a slow fade.

Rusty.

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