Cox Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for Cox Bay over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we've got a bit of a slow start. The first real chance to get wet is on Friday, July 31st. A solid 2ft groundswell from the SW, with a long 15 second period, will be pushing in. The energy is moderate (571), and with a light cross-offshore breeze from the SSE, things are looking clean. This is a good pick for the early session, but it's a beginner-friendly wave, so don't expect any heavy barrels.

The weekend looks pretty average. A little bump on Saturday, but onshore winds mess it up. Sunday sees a bit more size, up to 5ft, but it's a short-period, onshore mess. Honestly, not worth paddling out for.

The first real standout comes mid-week. On Wednesday, August 5th, the morning is looking magic. We've got a building 5ft swell from the WNW, with a moderate 8-second period, and it's glassy. The energy is solid (371), and the description says "expect good surf conditions". That's the session to aim for. The wave is a bit bigger, so it'll be more for the crew with some experience.

Thursday, August 6th, also has a good window. The afternoon session sees a 4ft WNW swell, again glassy, and manageable. It's a consistent option for a late arvo paddle.

After that, things drop right off. The second week is a low-energy affair. There's a fun little window on Tuesday, August 11th, with a 2ft, 16-second groundswell from the W, and a clean cross-offshore breeze. The energy is moderate (317), but it's a tiny wave for the longboard or a fish. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, no real surprises there.

The biggest energy of the whole period pops up on Thursday, August 13th, with a 4ft swell from the W and a huge energy reading (1006), but it's getting chopped up by a solid 12 mph onshore breeze. Not a surfable option unless you're on a kite. That same day, the morning shows a 2ft SW swell with a very long 18-second period and strong energy (501), but it's onshore again. A real shame, because that groundswell would be gold at a point break.

The last call of the run is on Saturday, August 15th, with a 5ft WNW swell, but it's a short period (7 seconds) and a cross-onshore wind. It's a marginal option for the desperate.

So, to wrap it up: Friday morning, July 31st is your best early bet, and Wednesday morning, August 5th is the clear standout for the best quality waves. The second week is mostly a wait-and-see game, with only a few tiny, clean windows.

Rusty.

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