Coxos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into the real talk about the next couple of weeks. The first half of this stretch is a total bust. From now through the 13th, it's a constant battle with cross-onshore winds from the north and northwest, just trashing anything that tries to come in. There's swell, but it's all chopped up and ugly. The energy is there, but it's not clean. You're better off staying home.

The big standout is Coxos, a reef that needs the right angle. The light at the end of the tunnel comes on the morning of Monday the 14th. We're looking at a solid 8ft swell from the NNW with a 9-second period, and the wind is glassy out of the WSW at just 3 mph. The combined wave energy is strong (997). That's as clean as it gets here. The water is around 68°, which is normal for this time of year. This is a window for the experts – that 8ft is pushing it for anyone who's not comfortable on a bigger day. Expect crowds to be a problem, as the conditions will be prime.

The next morning, Tuesday the 15th, is also a good one. It's a touch smaller at 5ft from the NW, but with a clean cross-offshore breeze from the ESE. That's a recipe for some nice, lined-up waves. The energy is moderate (462), but it's a much more manageable size for a wider range of surfers.

Looking further out, the morning of Thursday the 17th shows a promising 8ft from the NNW, but with a lighter onshore breeze from the same direction. The energy is very high (1135), but it's deep in the second week, so treat it as a cool possibility, not a sure thing. It's a powerful, long-period swell that will love Coxos' reef.

Honestly, for the first week and a half, it's a tough slog. There's a solid gap from now until the 14th with no real recommendations. Once that glassy morning hits, it'll be worth the wait. But until then, the constant wind makes this setup look more interesting for the kite surfers than for paddle surfing. Mark your calendar for the morning of the 14th – that's the one to chase.

Rusty.

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