Coxos - surf spot statistics

Best Surf Season (October - March)

The North Atlantic roars to life during the autumn and winter months, delivering consistent, powerful swell from the northwest to west quadrants. Combined with favourable offshore winds from the east, Coxos lights up with long-period, hollow waves. Average swell heights range from 2.0m to 2.6m with periods averaging 11-13s, providing epic conditions for experienced surfers. The winter months (January-February) see the most consistent swell, though storms can bring strong westerly winds, requiring careful timing.

Fair Surf Season (April - May)

As the North Atlantic storm track begins to weaken, swell heights and periods decrease. April still offers decent swell (avg 2.0m, 11s) but wind becomes more variable with increasing north winds. May sees a drop to 1.7m and 10s periods, with more days of onshore flow. Surfable waves are still present, especially on days with easterly winds, but quality is inconsistent.

Low Surf Season (June - September)

The summer months are characterised by small, weak swell and persistent northerly winds that create choppy, onshore conditions. Average heights fall to 1.4-1.6m and periods drop to 8-9s, resulting in slow, gutless waves. The wind is ideal less than 20% of the time, mostly during occasional easterly wind events. While the swell direction is often from the NW, the lack of power and poor wind make for challenging surfing. Occasional south swells can offer relief, but generally, this is a time for rest or rope climbing.

February: Consistent Power with Slightly Less Punch

February remains in the heart of winter with average swell height of 2.5m and a period of 12.9s, keeping waves in the pumping to heavy range. Swell direction continues to favour NW (20.0%) and WNW (18.1%), with a notable increase in NNW swell (13.0%). The ideal wind frequency drops slightly to 24%, but when the wind is light from the N (16.8%) or NNE (10.2%), the waves groom into clean, lined-up sets. The average period remains well into the very powerful category, so expect steep, hollow faces. The occasional storm track can bring strong SW winds, but February's climatology favours more stable cold fronts that deliver clean post-frontal conditions. A top month for experienced chargers.