Cowries Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for Cowries over the next couple of weeks.

We start off Wednesday morning, July 8, with a solid 8ft SE swell rolling in, packing a good punch of energy (1498). The wind is a cross-off from the SW at 12 mph, which will keep things reasonably clean. It’s a bit of a meaty size for this reef and point set-up though. For the morning session, this is decent but not perfect. The water temp is 66°, about a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that's pleasant. The afternoon holds similar conditions, just a touch smaller at 8ft, but the energy jumps right up (2271), meaning there's plenty of power in the water. We get a bit of a lull Thursday morning, July 9, with 6ft from the SE (767) and a light cross-off breeze. It’ll be clean but the score is only moderate. Thursday afternoon sees a drop in quality with rain showers and a cross-shore wind messing things up.

Friday morning, July 10, brings back some hope: 5ft SE swell (409) with clean conditions and barely any wind. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. The weekend fades fast. Saturday morning, July 11, drops to 3ft, and by Saturday afternoon we’re down to 2ft with a stiffening crosswind. Sunday through to Wednesday of the next week is essentially flat – heights under 2ft across the board. That’s a solid 4-day gap with nothing worthwhile.

Then things get interesting. Thursday, July 16, morning brings a serious pulse: 8ft from the south (1987), with a clean moderate offshore wind from the SW at 12 mph. That’s going to be excellent for experienced surfers. By Thursday afternoon, the swell jumps to a mammoth 15ft from the south (9553) with a 13-second period – that’s a very long period groundswell. This is way too big for this break, honestly. It’s only for experts, and even then, the raw power is off the charts. The morning of Friday, July 17, is still huge at 10ft (2555), with a clean light offshore. That’s the standout window: Thursday morning through Friday morning. After that, Saturday, July 18, morning sees it drop back to a nice 6ft (627) with glassy conditions – that’s a gem for the crew looking for a clean, mellow session.

From Sunday onward, it’s inconsistent and small again, with a brief bump on Monday, July 20, morning of 7ft (898), but the period is a short 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit weak and crumby. The rest of the run looks flat or marginal.

The pick of the entire forecast is Thursday morning, July 16, through to Friday morning, July 17. If you’re experienced, the Thursday morning 8ft pulse is the one. The Friday morning 10ft is also solid. Just be aware, the reef and point setup can handle the long period swell better than a beach break, so that’s a plus. Crowds are possible here sometimes, so get in early.

Rusty.

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