
Surf Forecasts:
Coxos surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 4 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, NNW swell with 171 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period with NW 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Coxos in the next 16 days are 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 17s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coxos over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Hey crew, Rusty here. I gotta level with you – this 16-day look is a dead loss. We’re talking a massive, frustrating gap starting now and running flat until Thursday, July 17th. After that, we might see something barely worth a look on Friday and Saturday the 18th, but it’s a long shot.
The only spot in the frame is Coxos (reef), and she’s just not playing ball. It’s a consistent break that loves a north-northwest groundswell, but the wind is killing it.
Friday the 3rd starts with a 5ft swell from the NNW (8-second period), but it’s cross-on and choppy. The water’s 65°, which is normal for the season. Saturday the 4th morning gives us a tiny ray of hope: the swell drops to 4ft, but the wind goes glassy. That’s the only clean window, and the energy is weak (246). By the afternoon, the onshore wind is back, and it’s over.
From Sunday the 5th through Thursday the 17th, it’s a brutal stretch. The swell barely reaches 2ft, and the wind is a constant cross-on or onshore mess, from a light breeze all the way up to a strong breeze. The energy is pathetic – often under 100. There’s a couple of days around July 11th to 14th where the swell actually pumps to 6ft to 8ft from the NNW. But the wind is screaming at 22 to 28 mph, cross-on, making it a total washing machine. That kind of power (energy readings over 1000) is completely wasted. Looks like a better setup for kite surfing than paddling.
Finally, on Friday the 18th of July morning, we get a glimmer: a 3ft swell from the NW (8-second period) with light onshore wind (6 mph). The energy is a weak 105, and the wind is onshore, so it’ll be lumpy. The spot really wants that clean NNW swell to work. That’s the only thing even worth talking about in the whole 16 days, and I wouldn’t hold my breath.
So there you have it. A total blank run. This happens sometimes in this region when the patterns lock in wrong. Keep the wax on the shelf.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NW 11 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
232 | 126 | 171 | 123 | 51 | 31 | 27 | 37 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 7 | 11 | 25 | 36 | 37 | 58 | 55 | 53 | 32 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:46PM2.72m | 6:07AM2.42m | 6:22PM2.67m | 6:45AM2.37m | 7:00PM2.60m | 7:28AM2.33m | 7:44PM2.52m | 8:18AM2.30m | 8:36PM2.44m | 9:17AM2.28m | 9:39PM2.38m | 10:24AM2.31m | 10:52PM2.37m | 11:34AM2.40m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:01AM0.46m | 12:03PM0.53m | 00:38AM0.50m | 12:41PM0.60m | 1:18AM0.54m | 1:25PM0.67m | 2:03AM0.59m | 2:17PM0.74m | 2:57AM0.64m | 3:19PM0.79m | 4:01AM0.67m | 4:33PM0.77m | 5:11AM0.66m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | |
— | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:05 | 9:05 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 30 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 20 | 29 | 29 | 23 | 30 | 29 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 22 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
232 | 114 | 171 | 123 | 51 | 23 | 27 | 37 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 25 | 36 | 37 | 58 | 55 | 53 | 32 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 11 | W 8 | W 7 | NW 7 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | WSW 5 |
142 | 126 | 75 | 57 | 38 | 31 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | — | S 4 | — | NNW 9 | WNW 9 | N 8 | N 7 | S 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | NW 12 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | W 7 | S 17 | N 10 | N 9 | S 16 |
5 | — | 1 | — | 15 | 28 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | NNW 6 | NNW 4 | N 5 | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | N 3 | N 4 | NNW 4 | N 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | NNW 4 |
— | — | — | 4 | — | — | 22 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 41 | 0 | 0 | 192 | 36 | 32 | 221 | 37 | 37 | 483 | 126 | 921 | 823 | 139 | 303 | 442 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 126 |
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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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