Coxos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Coxos.

Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with you – this is a tough stretch. We’re looking at a solid 16-day window, but the first real surf worth talking about doesn’t show up until the end of the first week. The opening days are a write-off: small, weak, and mostly onshore slop. We’ve got a gap of about four days with absolutely nothing to recommend. The whole period is plagued by a persistent cross-onshore or onshore wind that just won’t let up.

The one spot worth keeping your eye on is Coxos (reef). This place is a classic for a reason – it’s fairly consistent, exposed to the northwest, and it loves a clean NNW swell. The problem is, the wind is almost always working against it here.

The first flicker of hope comes on Saturday, July 26. The swell picks up to 7 ft from the NNW early, but the wind is a fresh, lumpy cross-onshore from the north at 19 mph. The combined energy is a moderate 450, but the conditions are just too rough for a quality paddle. This one’s really only for the experts if you’re determined, but honestly, with that wind, it’s looking more interesting for kite surfing than a traditional surf session. The afternoon drops a bit but the wind gets even stronger.

The next decent window is Thursday, July 30 in the morning. We’ve got a 5 ft swell from the NNW with a period of 8 seconds. The energy is starting to build at 404, and the wind is a light cross-onshore from the north at just 6 mph. That light breeze will keep the surface manageable, making this a solid, dedicated option for a surfer. It’s not a standout, but it’s the cleanest we’ll see for a while.

Then, on Friday, July 31 morning, we see a peak in size. The swell hits 7 ft from the NNW, with a combined energy of 506. With a gentle cross-onshore breeze at 9 mph, it’s fairly clean for a spot that size. This is a big wave day though – over 8 ft, so this is strictly for the experienced crew. The period is a short 8 seconds, so it won’t have that long, drawn-out power, but it’ll be punchy.

Looking further out, Monday, August 3 afternoon has a 6 ft NNW swell with a 12-second period. That’s a proper groundswell, and the energy is a very strong 899. But the catch is a fresh 19 mph cross-onshore from the NNW. It’s powerful, but messy. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no need to worry about a chilly session.

Overall, the best bet on offer is Thursday, July 30 morning for a clean, manageable session, and Friday, July 31 morning for the big-wave hunters. The rest of the window is a battle against the wind.

Rusty.

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