
Surf Forecasts:
Rio Coyula surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 24s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,462 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rio Coyula this week:
The surf forecast for Rio Coyula over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rio Coyula in the next 16 days are 2.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 24s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Coyula over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 26 | SSW 13 | SW 24 | SSW 24 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
657 | 566 | 434 | 352 | 261 | 218 | 118 | 130 | 263 | 114 | 801 | 368 | 1868 | 890 | 1255 | 2044 | 1477 | 1518 | 1777 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 8:03AM1.19m | 8:07PM0.95m | 8:51AM1.16m | 8:53PM0.87m | 9:38AM1.12m | 9:41PM0.81m | 10:27AM1.09m | 10:31PM0.76m | 11:17AM1.07m | 11:24PM0.73m | 12:08PM1.06m | 00:21AM0.72m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:31AM0.06m | 2:21PM0.23m | 2:13AM0.11m | 3:13PM0.27m | 2:56AM0.16m | 4:07PM0.30m | 3:39AM0.20m | 5:02PM0.32m | 4:25AM0.23m | 5:58PM0.33m | 5:14AM0.24m | 6:53PM0.32m | |||||||
— | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 4 |
Temp °C | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | ESE 4 | SW 24 | S 9 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
657 | 566 | 434 | 352 | 261 | 218 | 118 | 130 | 136 | 13 | 801 | 332 | 500 | 363 | 360 | 2044 | 1477 | 1518 | 1777 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | W 10 | SSW 13 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 |
350 | 199 | 206 | 141 | 100 | 69 | 37 | 18 | 53 | 114 | 67 | 50 | 1868 | 890 | 1255 | 243 | 217 | 160 | 93 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SE 7 | SE 9 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 26 | W 10 | S 10 | SSW 24 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | W 8 | SW 14 | W 11 | SW 21 | W 10 |
28 | 37 | 24 | 23 | 14 | 39 | 60 | 37 | 263 | 73 | 115 | 368 | 46 | 19 | 22 | 54 | 35 | 117 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | — | W 4 | — | WSW 4 | WNW 4 | — | ENE 5 | SSE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
52 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 47 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 567 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 530 | 0 | 5 | 116 | 0 | 3 | 116 | 0 |
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Information about the Rio Coyula Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Rio Coyula provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rio Coyula can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rio Coyula 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 (Rio Coyula) 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 Rio Coyula 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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