Cowries Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s ahead for Cowries. It’s a reef and point set-up, fairly exposed to the swell. The water is sitting at 65°F, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year.

We’re looking at a bit of a slow start, but things will build. The first real action kicks off on Saturday morning, the 1st of August. We’ve got a clean 5 ft swell from the SSE with a 9-second period, and the wind is glassy, light from the SSW. It’s not a massive day, but with those conditions, expect some clean, fun waves. The combined energy is moderate at 356. The afternoon holds similar, with a 5 ft swell and glassy NNE wind, keeping it tidy.

Sunday the 2nd brings a jump in size. The morning sees a 5 ft SE swell, but the period stretches to 12 seconds, which is a nice long-period groundswell. The wind, however, is a cross-shore from the N at 9 mph, making it a bit choppy. The energy is strong—803. It’s fair to say it’s more for the experienced crew, as the longer period can make beach breaks a bit wonky, but on a reef and point like Cowries, it could be lined up. The afternoon gets messy with strong onshore wind, so the morning is the call.

Monday the 3rd drops off significantly. The morning is a cross-off shore wind but the swell is only 3 ft, and it’s just not enough. The afternoon is more of the same with a tiny 2 ft. The next few days, from Tuesday the 4th through Thursday morning the 6th, are flat or tiny. You’ll be waiting.

Now, here’s a standout. Wednesday afternoon, the 5th of August. The swell jumps to 6 ft from the S with a short 8-second period, but the combined energy is strong at 837. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the SSW. Conditions should be clean, and that size is punchy. It’s a genuine highlight in the forecast.

Thursday the 6th morning is glassy with a 4 ft S swell, but it’s a bit ordinary. Friday the 7th morning is another good one: 6 ft from the SSE, glassy wind, and good energy (482). That’s a solid call for a morning session.

The following week is a mixed bag. There’s a notable window from Tuesday the 11th through Thursday the 13th, with moderate offshore winds, but the swell is inconsistent in size. Then we get to the big stuff. Friday the 14th of August morning is a standout: a 10 ft east swell, very strong energy (1126), and a moderate offshore wind from the WSW. That’s big, clean, and for experts only. The period is short at 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit bumpy and fat, but the power is undeniable.

Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th see huge energy, with 10 ft and 8 ft swells, but the wind is strong, gusting over 25 mph, making it very unruly. This is kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing.

Overall, the best window is Saturday morning the 1st, Wednesday afternoon the 5th, and Friday morning the 7th for the cleaner, more manageable waves. The big stuff on the 14th is for the brave only.

Rusty.

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