Surf Forecasts:
Coxos surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, NNW swell with 382 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Coxos this week:
The surf forecast for Coxos over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Coxos in the next 16 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coxos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at what we’ve got for Coxos.
Honestly, it’s a tough stretch. For the next couple of weeks, the wind is gonna be a real problem. The swell shows up, but it’s almost always coming with a cross-onshore breeze that’s gonna mess up the face. The water’s a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, sitting at 70°F.
We’ve got a very short window of hope early on. The standout is Monday morning, the 27th of July. The wind is glassy – absolute perfection – and we’ve got a 4ft swell from the NNW. It’s a short period, only 7 seconds, so it’s a bit of a windswell, but when it’s that clean, you just paddle out and make the most of it. The combined energy is moderate at 256. That’s the only time the conditions line up for a proper session. After that, it’s back to the cross-on slop for days.
The rest of the first week and into the second is a write-off for clean waves. We’re looking at a solid 10-day gap from the 27th of July right through to the 8th of August where there’s nothing worth paddling out for. The wind is either a fresh breeze or moderate breeze, all cross-onshore, and the swell is either too small or too messy.
Then, on Saturday the 8th of August, things get interesting again, but it’s a big caveat. The swell jumps up to 6ft from the NNW, with strong combined energy at 521. But the wind is still a moderate cross-onshore, and the forecast says it’s marginal. This is a big, messy setup. It’s gonna be a lumpy, choppy day, and honestly, for a reef break like Coxos, that’s not ideal. If you’re an expert and you’re desperate, you might find something, but it’s a long way from good.
The real kicker comes on Sunday the 9th of August. We’ve got a 10ft swell from the NNW with a period of 9 seconds and a massive combined energy of 1259. But the wind is a fresh 22 mph cross-onshore. That’s a beast, but it’s a total mess. At that size, it’s experts only, and with that wind, it’s gonna be a washing machine. That looks more like a day for the kite surfers than anyone on a paddle board.
Bottom line: if you want a clean wave, your only real shot is next Monday morning, the 27th. Get it while it’s glassy. The rest is a long, frustrating wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 11 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 216 | 268 | 365 | 270 | 212 | 145 | 101 | 312 | 360 | 308 | 203 | 135 | 90 | 38 | 39 | 45 | 40 | 62 | 53 | 84 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:29AM2.15m | 1:48PM2.38m | 2:14AM2.28m | 2:30PM2.52m | 2:53AM2.39m | 3:07PM2.67m | 3:28AM2.50m | 3:42PM2.79m | 4:01AM2.57m | 4:15PM2.87m | 4:34AM2.62m | 4:47PM2.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:19PM0.86m | 7:30AM0.85m | 8:06PM0.72m | 8:14AM0.72m | 8:46PM0.58m | 8:51AM0.58m | 9:22PM0.46m | 9:26AM0.46m | 9:56PM0.36m | 9:59AM0.38m | 10:28PM0.29m | 10:31AM0.33m | 11:00PM0.26m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | WNW 10 | NNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | 11 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 26 | 145 | 99 | 312 | 360 | 308 | 203 | 135 | 21 | 26 | 36 | 35 | 17 | 62 | 23 | 18 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 11 | — | N 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 11 |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | 3 | 18 | 81 | 101 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 22 | 6 | 38 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 24 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | S 13 | S 13 | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | W 12 | NW 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 30 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | WNW 5 | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | NNW 8 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | — | NNW 6 | NNW 6 |
| kJ | 216 | 268 | 365 | 270 | 212 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 90 | 30 | 39 | 45 | 40 | — | 53 | 84 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 382 | 263 | 126 | 428 | 45 | 0 | 271 | 36 | 36 | 271 | 36 | 34 | 411 | 88 | 37 | 399 | 51 | 37 | 403 | 37 |
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The above surf forecast table for Coxos provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Coxos can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Coxos surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Coxos) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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