Coxos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mates, let's talk about Coxos for the next couple weeks. I'm gonna level with you, it's a tough slog. The water's about 67°, which is a touch cooler than normal for this time of year – just a hint of fall creeping in.

From Saturday, August 29th, all the way through Monday, September 7th, it's a write-off. We've got swell in the water, mostly 4ft to 6ft from the NW and NNW, but the wind is just relentless. It's a constant cross-onshore breeze, 15 to 35 km/h, chopping everything to bits. The combined swell energy is moderate to strong (numbers like 437, 516, 710), but it doesn't matter. Every session is labeled "poor surf conditions." Don't even bother.

We finally get a window on Friday, September 4th. The morning has a light cross-onshore breeze, but the swell is turning on. It's a long-period groundswell from the NW at 14 seconds, pushing 3ft to 4ft. The energy is moderate (488). By the afternoon, the wind goes onshore, and we get a 4ft NW swell with a 12-second period and an energy reading of 636. It's still just "marginal," but it's the best we've seen.

The one to really circle is Sunday, September 13th. The morning has almost no wind – just a light breeze from the north – and a 3ft swell from the NNW with a massive 15-second period. The energy reading is a solid 617 (moderate). For a reef like Coxos, that's perfect. The afternoon looks even better: a 4ft NNW swell at 13 seconds with a strong energy reading of 1121. The wind stays light. This is the winner. The lineup will be clean, the waves will be lined up, and you'll get those long, drawn-out rides. The spot can get crowded, so expect some company, but it'll be worth it. That long-period groundswell is made for this setup.

So, the plan is simple: skip the first ten days. It's a waste of energy. Wait for the 13th. That's your day. Keep an eye on the 11th and 12th too, as things might clean up, but the 13th is the standout.

Rusty.

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