Coxos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

It’s pretty grim out here at Coxos for the next stretch, and that’s got me feeling a little flat. We’ve got a good chunk of the week ahead with messy, cross-onshore winds and lumpy, chopped-up surf – not the kind of thing that gets anyone out of bed early. The water’s running at a bit over 64°F, which is a couple of degrees colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll want the thick enough rubber or a hood if you’re planning any long sessions.

The early days, Tuesday through Friday, are a write-off. Swell’s pushing in at anywhere from 2ft up to 10ft, but it’s all blown out by that northerly wind – strong at times, hitting 45 km/h on Wednesday afternoon. The combined energy is moderate early on (115 to 1494), but the consistency is there, just not the quality. It’s cross-on junk, choppy and messy, with no shape to it. Not worth the paddle.

Then Saturday the 19th swings in with a proper change – the wind finally drops out and turns light offshores from the east at just 10 km/h. That’s where the window opens. Saturday morning is the standout of this whole stretch. We’re looking at 8ft of NW groundswell with a long 14-second period, and the combined energy jumps right up to 2582 – that’s strong. The wave comment says it all: excellent for experienced surfers. Clean lines, well-defined faces, proper power. It’s a reef, so it’ll be holding shape, and with that long interval, paddling out won’t be as punishing. Not one for beginners, mind – over 8ft is expert territory.

Saturday afternoon backs off a touch – 7ft, period dropping to 13 seconds – but the wind swings around to a light cross-on from the WNW. Still decent, but the morning is the pick. Sunday the 20th keeps things clean in the morning, 6ft with an easterly cross-off and 12-second period – very rideable, good conditions – but it’s a step down in size and energy (821). Crowds could be a factor at this spot, as it’s a well-known one, so get on it early.

After that, the energy fades into the middle of the week. Monday the 21st is small – 4ft – clean offshores but the swell’s fading. Then Tuesday the 22nd, the morning goes glassy with 4ft of NW swell at 12 seconds – a fun, mellow session, but not a drawcard. The rest of that week is marginal at best, with the wind turning cross-on again and smaller, weaker swells in the 3-5ft range. Nothing to get excited about.

Then, out of nowhere, look at Thursday the 26th – a pretty sizeable push of WNW groundswell arrives at 7ft, with a 15-second period. The energy’s right back up (2340). But here’s the kicker – the wind is back up too, strong from the north at 30 km/h, cross-on and lumpy. So it’s messy. Big and messy. If you’re keen and on an advanced shortboard, you might find some inconsistent power in between the chaos, but it’s not going to be clean. It’s more of a promise than a reality. After that, it fades out again – small and junky into Sunday the 29th and Monday the 30th.

So the standout here is clearly Saturday morning, the 19th. Get up early, beat the crowd, and enjoy that clean, powerful NNW swell at Coxos. That’s the one worth waiting for.

Rusty

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