Cox Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s on offer at Cox Bay over the next couple of weeks.

Overall, it’s a mixed bag. The first few days are pretty lacklustre – small, messy, and not really worth paddling out for. The best stuff is tucked away in the second week, with a couple of standout mornings that’ll get your heart pumping. There’s a gap of poor or marginal conditions from the start all the way through to the 20th, so don’t rush.

Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th are write-offs. Wednesday morning has a tiny 3ft swell from the WNW with a short 9-second period, plus cross-shore wind and weak energy (307). It’s just not happening. Thursday is even smaller – 2ft in the morning and 2ft in the afternoon – with a long period swell (17-18 seconds) but the energy is moderate (357-436). The cross-off wind in the morning keeps it clean, but the size is too small for any real fun.

Friday 17th morning is the first real glimmer. Cox Bay picks up a 3ft swell from the west, 11-second period, with cross-off wind and clean conditions. The energy is moderate (508), and it’s the best of the first week. The afternoon though, the wind swings onshore and kills it.

Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th are a step up in size but not in quality. Saturday morning sees 2ft from the west with a long 15-second period and cross-on wind, energy moderate (387). Saturday afternoon gets a 5ft swell but it’s short period (7 seconds) and onshore – choppy and no good. Sunday morning has 5ft again, 8-second period, cross-on wind, and moderate energy (547). It’s lumpy. Sunday afternoon is similar but worse.

Monday 20th morning is a beauty. The swell drops to 2ft from the SW but with a very long 17-second groundswell, glassy conditions, and moderate energy (491). The water temp is about average for the time of year. It’s clean, small, and perfect for a longboard. The afternoon sees cross-on wind mess it up again.

Tuesday 21st afternoon is another glassy moment – 2ft, SW, 16-second period, clean. The energy is moderate (399). A nice little session for those who like it smooth.

From Wednesday 22nd through to the end of the month, the swell stays small (1ft to 6ft) and the wind is mostly cross or onshore. The energy ramps up into the high hundreds and even over 1000 by the 26th, but the conditions are never quite right. The 27th afternoon sees a 6ft WNW swell, but the onshore wind and short period (8 seconds) make it a messy one for experts only.

The standout is definitely Friday 17th morning – clean, cross-off wind, 3ft west swell, and decent energy. The second standout is Monday 20th morning – glassy, long period groundswell, and tiny but clean. If you’re after a bit more size, the 27th afternoon has 6ft, but it’s only for the experienced and the wind isn’t kind.

Cox Bay can get crowded sometimes, so keep that in mind. For now, wait for the 17th or the 20th morning and you’ll score.

Rusty.

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