
Surf Forecasts:
Coxos surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, NNW swell with 456 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Coxos this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Coxos in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s 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 12s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coxos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. We're looking at a long haul at Coxos, and for the next 10 days or so, it's a grind. The first real shot of clean surf doesn't come until Sunday, August 2nd.
Right now, the wind is blasting onshore, and the swell is there but it's short-period junk. The water temp is about 70°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th are blown out with waves around 4 ft to 6 ft, all messy from onshore winds.
Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th, the swell peaks at 7 ft with some energy, but it's cross-onshore and lumpy. Monday morning drops to 4 ft, and while the wind is lighter, it's still cross-onshore. Marginal at best.
From Tuesday the 28th on, it goes flat and weak. You get a 4 ft swell with a 10-second period on Tuesday, but it's not clean. Then from the 29th through August 1st, it’s tiny, under 3 ft, with weak energy. Constant onshore and cross-onshore winds.
The one standout is Sunday, August 2nd. This is a long way off, so temper expectations. But the morning of the 2nd shows a 4 ft swell from the NW with a 10-second period, and – glassy conditions. Wind from the SSE at just 3 mph. That is your cleanest window. The energy reading is a solid 322, which is decent for that size. After that, the wind turns onshore again.
Following that, the swell builds into Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th, hitting 7 ft, 7 ft, and 8 ft. The energy readings are strong, in the 600-700 range, but the wind is cross-onshore and choppy. By Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th, the wind is a fresh to strong breeze at 22-25 mph, making for messy, blown-out 5 ft to 6 ft waves. That’s kite-surfing weather, not paddle surfing.
Bottom line: if you can wait for that Sunday the 2nd morning, you might score. The rest is either flat or too blown out. It's a reef break, so it needs clean conditions, and it's just not getting them for most of this run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sat night, light winds from the NNW by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
88 | 176 | 303 | 216 | 277 | 414 | 278 | 212 | 145 | 136 | 340 | 360 | 296 | 207 | 135 | 88 | 64 | 36 | 34 | 32 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 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 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 20 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 25 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | WNW 8 | S 12 | SW 16 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NNW 5 |
25 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 26 | 145 | 136 | 340 | 360 | 296 | 207 | 135 | 36 | 64 | 36 | 34 | 24 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | S 12 | — | — | S 11 | S 15 | S 15 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 10 | WNW 9 |
13 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 81 | 103 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 23 | 8 | 22 | 26 | 2 | 32 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | S 13 | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 8 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | — | NW 8 |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 30 | 15 | — | 3 | 3 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 8 | — | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 8 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | — |
88 | 176 | 303 | 216 | 277 | 414 | 278 | 212 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 88 | 14 | 11 | 25 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 555 | 222 | 239 | 382 | 238 | 299 | 428 | 45 | 1 | 271 | 36 | 36 | 223 | 37 | 34 | 223 | 34 | 1 | 201 | 34 |
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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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