Surf Forecasts:
Coxos surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NNW swell with 526 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 7AM. 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 11s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coxos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a rough stretch. The forecast is a real mixed bag of wind and not much else. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with nothing worthwhile to chase. The first real chance of anything rideable doesn’t show up until a full week from now, and even then, it’s nothing to write home about. The wind is gonna be the main story, and it’s not a good one.
First up, we’ve got Coxos (Coxos). This place is a classic reef setup, usually pretty consistent and loves a good NNW swell. But the next week is a total write-off. The wind is howling onshore or cross-onshore from the NW and N, blowing 12 to 18 mph. The swell is there, but it’s short-period junk, 5 to 8 seconds, and the water is choppy and messy. The combined swell energy is mostly weak to moderate (77 to 487), but it’s all blown out. The water temp is around 70°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but you won’t be feeling it with that wind in your face.
The only faint glimmer of hope comes on Saturday, 1 August. We’ve got a 8 ft swell from the NW, with a much longer period of 13 seconds. That’s a groundswell, and the combined energy jumps right up to 1703 (strong to very strong). The problem is the wind is still cross-onshore from the N and NNW at 9-12 mph, making it choppy. It’s a marginal call at best – could be some fun, lumpy waves if you’re an expert, but it’s not what I’d call a standout. After that, the wind just gets stronger again, blowing 22-25 mph straight through the whole second week, which kills any chance of quality. The swell drops off and the period shortens back up. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
So, what’s the verdict? The best on offer is that Saturday, 1 August at Coxos, but it’s a long way out and the wind is a big question mark. Be ready for a chop fest. Everything else is a hard pass. The first week is a total blank, and the second week is just a battle against the breeze. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d leave the boards at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sat night, light winds from the NNE by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 46 | 112 | 155 | 277 | 234 | 290 | 469 | 294 | 227 | 154 | 105 | 299 | 320 | 302 | 241 | 138 | 90 | 76 | 64 | 38 | 24 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:56AM2.15m | 00:32AM2.06m | 12:58PM2.24m | 1:29AM2.15m | 1:48PM2.38m | 2:14AM2.28m | 2:30PM2.52m | 2:53AM2.39m | 3:07PM2.67m | 3:28AM2.50m | 3:42PM2.79m | 4:01AM2.57m | 4:15PM2.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:19PM0.96m | 6:37AM0.96m | 7:19PM0.86m | 7:30AM0.85m | 8:06PM0.72m | 8:14AM0.72m | 8:46PM0.58m | 8:51AM0.58m | 9:22PM0.46m | 9:26AM0.46m | 9:56PM0.36m | 9:59AM0.38m | 10:28PM0.29m | ||||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 |
Feels °C | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 12 | SW 16 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | WNW 10 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | 17 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 30 | 154 | 105 | 299 | 320 | 302 | 241 | 138 | 42 | 76 | 64 | 38 | 24 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | S 11 | S 12 | — | — | S 11 | S 15 | S 15 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 14 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 81 | 103 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 23 | 3 | 65 | 36 | 35 | 21 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | — | S 10 | — | — | — | — | N 13 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 8 | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 8 | — | NW 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 15 | 16 | — | 13 | 3 | 12 | 7 | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 8 | — | — | NW 3 | NNW 3 |
| kJ | 46 | 112 | 155 | 277 | 234 | 290 | 469 | 294 | 227 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 90 | — | — | 2 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 467 | 986 | 226 | 225 | 607 | 146 | 36 | 668 | 45 | 1 | 41 | 36 | 36 | 223 | 36 | 34 | 446 | 34 | 32 | 317 | 37 |
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