Coxos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Right, let’s have a proper look at what’s coming down the pipe for Coxos. This is a solid reef setup that loves a good NNW swell, and the next couple of weeks have a bit of everything – some quiet spells, a few proper sessions, and a whole lot of wind to dodge.

The opening weekend is a bit of a write-off, to be honest. Friday the 11th is a no-go with a messy 19 mph cross-onshore wind and a weak, short-period swell. Saturday the 12th isn't much better, still choppy and only marginal at best. You can sleep in.

Sunday the 13th morning is where it starts to get interesting. We’ve got clean, glassy conditions – that’s a major plus – with a 3 ft swell from the NW. The period jumps up to 13 seconds, which is proper groundswell energy, giving the waves some real shape and punch. The combined energy is moderate (378). It's not huge, but that glassy surface will make it feel a lot better than the size suggests. Perfect for a longboard or a funboard, and the crowds at Coxos can be a thing on a day like this, so get in early.

Monday the 14th morning keeps the clean vibe going with a light cross-offshore breeze. Swell drops a touch to 3 ft from the NW, still with a decent 11-second period and moderate energy (292). Clean waves on offer, another good session for the early crew.

Then we hit a rough patch. From Tuesday the 15th right through to Thursday the 17th, the wind swings onshore and gets nasty. Swell picks up a bit mid-week but it’s blown out, with cross-onshore winds gusting up to 25 mph. The water temp is sitting around average for the time of year, but you won't care because it'll be a washing machine out there.

Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th are still average. The swell hangs around 6 ft to 7 ft from the NNW, but the period drops to 8-9 seconds and the wind stays onshore or cross-onshore. Choppy, messy – not worth paddling out for.

Now, here’s the standout. Sunday the 20th. This is the one to circle. Early morning sees a 7 ft NNW swell with a solid 9-second period, but the real winner is the glassy wind – dead calm. Combined energy is strong (737), and the swell direction is bang on the optimum. This is going to be firing and clean. Keep in mind, at over 7 ft, this is getting into the intermediate to advanced zone – not for beginners. The afternoon freshens up with a 12 mph cross-onshore, so make the most of the morning.

Monday the 21st is a big-wave day for experts only. Swell jumps to 8 ft from the NNW, with a 13-second period. That’s a ton of energy (2253) and size. A light cross-shore wind in the morning keeps it semi-rideable for the very skilled, but this is a serious reef at that size.

Tuesday the 22nd morning is another top pick. Clean 8 ft groundswell from the NNW, 11-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the ENE. Combined energy is very strong (1570). This is excellent, powerful surf for experienced surfers. The swell direction is ideal for Coxos.

Wednesday the 23rd morning keeps the trend going: clean, 7 ft swell with a light offshore. Strong energy (1060). Another excellent day for the crew who know what they’re doing.

The last few days of the outlook (Thursday 24th to Saturday 26th) see the swell drop back down to a more manageable 5 ft to 6 ft, but the wind becomes more variable. Thursday morning is clean again with a 6 ft NW swell – a good chance for a smaller-wave session. Friday and Saturday get a bit choppier as the cross-onshore wind returns.

Overall, the clear standout for the whole period is Sunday the 20th morning – glassy conditions with a solid, powerful swell. For the big-wave charger, Tuesday the 22nd morning and Wednesday the 23rd morning are your windows for clean, heavy groundswell.

Keep an eye on the forecasts, because a long-range call like Sunday the 20th is promising but can shift. For now, sharpen your fins.

Rusty.

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