Coxos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s headed our way for Coxos. This is a solid reef break that needs the right conditions to shine, and over the next two weeks, we’re going to have to be patient.

The first week is a bit of a write-off. For the first several days, from Wednesday the 9th right through to the end of the week, it’s plagued by a fresh cross-onshore wind. There’s a mix of swell around 3ft to 6ft from the NNW, but it’s all lumpy and choppy. Not worth paddling out for. The combined energy is moderate, but the wind kills it. The water is sitting at 66°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year.

We finally get a bit of a breather on Sunday morning, the 13th. Glassy conditions, a clean 3ft swell from the NW with a long 13-second period. The energy is moderate (425). This is a proper window of opportunity. For a reef like Coxos, that long period groundswell will wrap in nicely. It’s a small window, but it’s the best of the first week.

The next real standout is a long way off, but it’s a big one. On Saturday the 19th, we’ve got a clean morning with a light ESE cross-offshore wind and a solid 7ft NNW swell. The energy is strong (700). That’s clean, powerful surf at Coxos. Then Sunday the 20th morning is even better, with a moderate ESE offshore wind and the same 7ft NNW swell. Strong energy (683) and clean conditions. Honestly, Saturday the 19th morning is the pick of the whole forecast.

But hold onto your board, because Monday the 21st morning is the one that’s got me talking. A 10ft swell from the NNW with a very long 13-second period, light offshore wind, and the combined energy is a massive 2718. That’s serious groundswell, and it’s going to be pumping. This is expert territory only – over 8ft, it’s too big for beginners. The long period means it’ll be better shaped with longer lulls, which is perfect for a reef like Coxos. The crowds are often here, so expect company for Saturday and Monday.

The last few days of the forecast taper off, with the 22nd and 23rd offering smaller, cleaner options but nothing that compares to that weekend.

So, the bottom line: the first week is a struggle. Don’t bother before the 13th. The standout is Saturday the 19th morning, with Sunday the 20th morning and Monday the 21st morning as the big, powerful, expert-level highlights. The 21st is the biggest, but the 19th might be the best combination of size and that perfect offshore wind. Keep your eyes on that window.

Rusty.

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