
Surf Forecasts:
Coxos surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NNW swell with 618 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Coxos this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Coxos in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 7PM. 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 12s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coxos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is a tough one, folks. We're looking at a pretty grim stretch ahead for Coxos. The first solid week of this forecast window is basically a write-off, with very little to get excited about. The finder has no recommendations for the first ten days, which tells you all you need to know. We're looking at a gap of about 10 days before anything even remotely rideable shows up.
The swell energy is weak for days, mostly sitting in the double digits or low triple digits, and it's all short-period, onshore wind slop. The wind is constantly hammering it from the NNW or NW, right onshore or cross-onshore, making a mess of things. You'd be fighting a losing battle out there.
Now, on the 26th of July, things start to get a bit more interesting in terms of size, but the wind is still a problem. We see a jump in swell energy, with chest to head-high sets (6ft) from the NNW, but that fresh cross-onshore breeze is going to make it lumpy and difficult. It's only really for the experienced, and honestly, with that wind, it looks more like a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-surfing one.
The real standout, the only true window of opportunity, arrives on the morning of the 30th of July. The wind finally swings offshore from the SE, a moderate breeze that will clean up the lines beautifully. The swell is a solid 5ft from the NNW with a period of 10 seconds, offering moderate wave energy. This is a proper groundswell, and while the period isn't super long, it's enough to get some good shape at this reef. For a spot that's often crowded, the conditions should be primo. This is the one to circle on your calendar.
After that, the outlook fades back into small, choppy conditions for the first few days of August. The swell energy drops back, and the wind returns to its standard cross-onshore direction. It's a classic one-hit-wonder forecast.
Signing off, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 9 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 7 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 |
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48 | 53 | 29 | 67 | 102 | 108 | 117 | 101 | 40 | 37 | 46 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 23 | 15 | 38 | 51 | 47 | 39 | 55 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:21PM2.75m | 7:50AM2.42m | 8:09PM2.51m | 8:40AM2.28m | 9:03PM2.28m | 9:38AM2.17m | 10:07PM2.11m | 10:46AM2.12m | 11:21PM2.03m | 11:56AM2.15m | 00:32AM2.06m | 12:58PM2.24m | 1:29AM2.15m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:00PM0.44m | 1:37AM0.45m | 1:48PM0.63m | 2:24AM0.65m | 2:42PM0.81m | 3:16AM0.83m | 3:48PM0.94m | 4:19AM0.96m | 5:05PM1.00m | 5:31AM1.00m | 6:19PM0.96m | 6:37AM0.96m | 7:19PM0.86m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 7 | NNW 7 | WNW 10 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | WNW 9 | N 7 | NNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
11 | 16 | 13 | 67 | 102 | 108 | 117 | 101 | 40 | 37 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 16 | 23 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | NW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | N 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | N 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | S 11 | — | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 10 |
10 | 9 | 20 | 13 | 10 | 24 | 28 | 35 | 38 | 32 | 15 | 28 | 27 | 6 | 15 | 14 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | NNW 9 | W 13 | NNW 8 | WNW 12 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 14 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | SW 13 | N 9 | N 9 | SW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | — | — | — | S 12 | S 11 |
7 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | NNW 7 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 |
48 | 53 | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 46 | — | — | 31 | 9 | 5 | 38 | 51 | 47 | 39 | 55 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 156 | 405 | 126 | 34 | 405 | 34 | 126 | 467 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 442 | 36 | 541 | 442 | 95 | 126 | 494 | 132 |
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Information about the Coxos Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Coxos may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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