Cozies and Geeries Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's talk about what's cooking at Cozies and Geeries.

We're looking at a rough start here, folks. The first week or so is pretty much a write-off. The wind is howling out of the north and northwest, turning everything into a lumpy, choppy mess. We're talking fresh breezes and cross-onshore conditions that are just going to tear the face off any wave that tries to stand up. The swell is there, don't get me wrong – we've got a strong WSW groundswell running, but with the wind all wrong, it's just a frustrating washout. The combined energy is high, hitting 1446 Wednesday afternoon and peaking at a massive 6303 on Saturday the 18th, but it's all for nothing. The surf quality is just poor.

The only flicker of a chance in that first week comes on Friday the 17th morning. The wind drops to a gentle 9 mph from the NNW, making it a gentle cross-onshore and fairly choppy. The swell is a clean 6 ft from the WSW at 13 seconds, and the energy is at 1074. It's rated as marginal, but if you're desperate, that's your window. It's not a standout, just a chance to get wet.

We get a solid burst of bigger swell on the 18th, with 12 ft waves from the west, but the wind is straight onshore, so unless you're a fan of washing machines, give it a miss. The combined energy of all swells directed here is a massive 6303, but it's a kite surfer's dream, not a paddle surfer's.

Then, hold on to your boardshorts. The real magic window opens up on Wednesday the 22nd of July. The wind swings offshore from the SE, blowing at 19 mph in the morning, cleaning things up nicely. The swell is a solid 6 ft from the WSW, and the combined energy is 1294. The conditions are rated as "fresh offshore and clean." By the afternoon, it gets even better. The wind goes to a moderate 12 mph from the ESE, still offshore, and the swell jumps to 7 ft with a 13-second period. The combined energy hits 1693, and the call is for "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." This is the standout. This is the one you point the car towards. The water temp is about 67°, which is just average for the time of year, so a spring suit will be fine.

After that, Thursday the 23rd is still clean with cross-offshore winds and a solid 6 ft swell, but it's a bit of a step down from Wednesday’s perfection. It's a morning session, if you can get it.

Then we hit another dry spell from the 24th through the 26th. The wind goes back to the north and northeast, putting the onshore chop back on the surface. The swell drops below 4 ft, and it's just not worth the paddle out.

But wait, there's more. Look toward the end of the month. On Monday the 27th of July, we get a glassy morning. The wind is a mere 3 mph from the NE, creating a slick, glassy surface. The swell is 4 ft from the WSW with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is 646. It's a small but clean window. The forecast says "expect very good surf conditions." Then, on Thursday the 30th of July, the offshore wind returns from the SE. The afternoon session is the real prize here: a moderate 12 mph offshore, a solid 5 ft groundswell from the WSW, and a very long 18-second period. The combined energy of all swells directed here jumps to 3022, and the call is for "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers" with a rating of 5. This is the second standout. It's a long-range call, so keep your fingers crossed, but the potential is huge. That long-period swell will be a dream on this reef and point setup.

So, the bottom line is this: the first week is a bust. The 22nd of July is your prime target for the best conditions, with the 30th of July as a promising, more distant backup. The rest of the time, it's mostly a waiting game.

Rusty, signing off.

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