Surf Forecasts:
Coxos surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, NW swell with 286 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Coxos this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Coxos in the next 16 days are 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 12s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coxos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on offer at Coxos over the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, this is a tough forecast. We’ve got a whole lot of cross-onshore and onshore wind messing things up for the first week or so. The swell is there, but the conditions are just not cooperating. The water temperature is sitting around 69°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real window of opportunity doesn’t arrive until Saturday, the 15th of August. That morning, we’re looking at a glassy start with the wind swinging light from the WSW. The swell is a solid 5ft, coming from the NNW with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is pumping at 588 (moderate wave energy). It’s described as ‘expect very good surf conditions’ – that’s the standout. The break is a fairly consistent reef, and it’s best on a NNW swell direction, which is exactly what we’re getting. The water will be clean, the waves will have some punch, and for a reef break, the 9-second period is just fine. Just keep in mind, Coxos is an advanced spot, and with the swell size, it’s not for the faint of heart.
After that, Sunday the 16th of August morning is also looking glassy, with no wind and a 6ft NNW swell. The energy is still strong at 492 (moderate wave energy), but it’s a shorter period of 8 seconds. That’s still a good morning, but the Saturday morning has the edge for overall quality.
From the 17th onwards, the wind picks up again, turning cross-on and ruining the surface. The swell hangs around, but the chop and bump make it a real struggle. There’s a big jump in energy on the 21st of August with a 7ft to 8ft NW swell, but the wind is a fresh cross-onshore, smashing it up. That’s a write-off for paddle surfing, but it might look interesting for the kite surfers.
So, the bottom line: if you’re keen, circle Saturday the 15th of August morning. That’s the pick of the fortnight. The Sunday morning before it cleans up is also a solid option. After that, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | N 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 99 | 126 | 94 | 46 | 32 | 63 | 84 | 86 | 94 | 54 | 108 | 41 | 47 | 81 | 77 | 108 | 135 | 130 | 99 | 94 | 155 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:33PM2.23m | 11:16AM2.33m | 00:00AM2.29m | 12:33PM2.50m | 1:13AM2.45m | 1:37PM2.74m | 2:11AM2.63m | 2:30PM2.98m | 3:01AM2.79m | 3:17PM3.16m | 3:45AM2.89m | 4:01PM3.26m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 4:09PM0.82m | 4:48AM0.82m | 5:40PM0.74m | 6:12AM0.73m | 6:58PM0.54m | 7:19AM0.55m | 7:59PM0.31m | 8:14AM0.36m | 8:50PM0.09m | 9:01AM0.19m | 9:36PM-0.05m | 9:45AM0.08m | 10:18PM-0.10m | ||||||||
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 | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | W 9 | NNW 8 | N 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 7 | NW 12 | NNW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 11 |
| kJ | 99 | 42 | 94 | 46 | 32 | 63 | 84 | 86 | 94 | 54 | 5 | 41 | 39 | 81 | 77 | 108 | 135 | 130 | 99 | 94 | 155 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | S 12 | W 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 8 | N 7 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | W 12 | S 12 | W 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 12 | W 8 |
| kJ | 43 | 3 | 40 | 26 | 20 | 9 | 47 | 49 | 59 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 19 | 17 | 64 | 56 | 23 | 33 | 17 | 39 | 68 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | — | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | NNW 12 | N 7 | N 6 | S 11 | S 12 | — | WNW 10 | NNW 9 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | NW 14 | N 9 | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | 10 | 17 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 6 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NNW 9 | — | — | WNW 2 | — | — | — | N 7 | WNW 6 | NW 8 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 9 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 |
| kJ | 20 | 126 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 48 | 108 | 22 | 47 | 29 | 22 | 20 | 113 | 37 | 37 | 57 | 90 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 138 | 508 | 34 | 36 | 403 | 34 | 34 | 403 | 34 | 34 | 583 | 34 | 126 | 547 | 34 | 34 | 551 | 37 | 34 | 317 | 34 |
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