Coxos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next couple of weeks here at Coxos. This is a reef break that’s exposed to the swell, takes a north-northwest swell real well, and it’s for advanced surfers only. It’s fairly consistent, but it’s often crowded, so expect company.

The water temperature is sitting at 69°F, which is about normal for this time of year, no weird anomalies to worry about.

Right now, we’re in a rough patch. The first real surf I can talk about is on Tuesday afternoon, the 21st of July. We’ve got a tiny 3ft swell from the north-northwest with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is weak (152). The wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’s a bit bumpy. It’s a marginal call at best, and the score is low. Not worth getting wet for.

The rest of that week and into the next is a write-off. Wednesday the 22nd through to the end of July is mostly poor surf, with onshore winds and choppy conditions. The swell stays small, mostly under 3ft, and the wind is just not cooperating. There’s a brief spike on Saturday the 25th with a 5ft swell from the northwest, but it’s blowing 16 mph onshore, making it a complete mess. Not even the bigger 6ft to 7ft swells on the 26th can save it – that’s a fresh breeze straight onshore, lumpy, and only for the truly dedicated (or kitesurfers).

We get a bit of a break on the morning of Monday the 27th, where the swell drops to 5ft from the north-northwest, period 7 seconds, and the wind eases to a light cross-onshore. It’s still a marginal call, with a score of just 1 out of 10. The energy is moderate (260), but it’s not clean.

The best option in this whole 16-day window is shaping up for Tuesday the 28th of July. It’s not a standout, but it’s the best we’ve got. The morning shows a 5ft north-northwest swell with a 9-second period, and the light cross-onshore wind (6 mph) makes it rideable. The combined energy is moderate (346). The score is a 2 out of 10, which is the highest in the entire forecast. That’s the one to try to get on. The afternoon goes downhill again with a stronger cross-onshore breeze.

After that, it’s back to the same old story. The first week of August is more of the same: small swells, onshore or strong cross-onshore winds, and lumpy or messy conditions. The morning of Wednesday the 5th of August has a 6ft north-northwest swell with a light onshore wind, giving it a marginal score of 2, but it’s a long way out and the wind is questionable.

So, to be honest, there’s no real standout here. The 28th morning is your best bet, but it’s nothing to get excited about. If you’re desperate, you can get a few grovelly ones, but don’t expect any magic. The forecast can change, but right now, it’s a tough run.

Rusty.

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