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Cox Bay surf Forecast / Vancouver Island / Canada

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Monday 18 Mar 2024 PDT
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Cox Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cox Bay sea temperature is 9.4°C (Statistics for 18 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 8.6 °C max: 10.5 °C min: 7.4 °C)
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Cox Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cox Bay sea temperature is 9.4°C (Statistics for 18 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 8.6 °C max: 10.5 °C min: 7.4 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cox Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Cox Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 18) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cox Bay in the next 12 days are 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 19) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Friday (Mar 22) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 18th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 19th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 19th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cox Bay over the next 12 days.

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Mon
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Sat
30
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
W
0.9
W
1.2
W
1.5
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
1.1
W
0.9
W
1.1
W
1.2
W
1.2
W
1.1
W
1
W
1.4
S
1.2
S
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.8
W
0.9
W
1
W
0.8
W
1
W
0.7
W
1
W
1.1
W
1.6
W
1.8
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.3
WSW
2.1
WSW
3
WSW
2.3
WSW
1.8
WSW
2.2
WSW
2.1
WSW
2.5
W
Period(s) (?)1616141413121218171615141388121116151414132119181616151315131211111115
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)325387585890268196350550691737627485352217164134853293484072573454287077411305172828801901177627231455836118610062760
Wind
(km/h)
10
WNW
5
ESE
10
SSE
0
S
10
SE
15
SSE
15
S
5
E
15
ESE
15
SE
15
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
NE
5
W
10
E
0
NNW
15
WNW
10
W
0
WNW
10
SW
10
E
20
ESE
25
E
20
ESE
20
E
15
E
5
NE
15
SE
10
SE
5
ENE
0
SW
5
WSW
15
ESE
30
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
onoffglasscross-
on
onglasscross-
on
offcross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassglassoncross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:09PM
2.66
9:10AM
2.95
11:03PM
2.78
10:20AM
3.01
11:43PM
2.90
11:15AM
3.09
12:16AM
3.02
12:00PM
3.16
12:43AM
3.12
12:40PM
3.20
1:09AM
3.22
1:16PM
3.22
1:34AM
3.29
1:51PM
3.20
1:59AM
3.35
2:25PM
3.15
2:24AM
3.39
3:00PM
3.07
2:50AM
3.40
3:38PM
2.97
3:17AM
3.39
4:20PM
2.84
3:50AM
3.34
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:07PM
1.04
3:21AM
2.00
4:18PM
0.99
4:32AM
1.84
5:12PM
0.91
5:23AM
1.65
5:54PM
0.85
6:05AM
1.45
6:27PM
0.82
6:40AM
1.26
6:57PM
0.84
7:13AM
1.08
7:24PM
0.89
7:44AM
0.93
7:51PM
0.98
8:16AM
0.80
8:16PM
1.10
8:49AM
0.73
8:43PM
1.24
9:23AM
0.71
9:11PM
1.40
10:00AM
0.74
9:42PM
1.58
10:42AM
0.81
Mon
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Sat
30
Sunrise--7:26--7:24--7:22--7:20--7:18--7:16--7:13--7:11--7:09--7:07--7:05--7:03
Sunset7:34--7:35--7:37--7:38--7:39--7:42--7:43--7:45--7:45--7:47--7:49--7:51--
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Rain (mm)
----------5748632----------1------15
Temp. °C1212109999891010899888888787888101099991010109
Feels °C (?)9108785545674565677533542225665678783

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SE by Sat morning).

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Information about the Cox Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cox Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Cox Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cox Bay 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 (Cox Bay) 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 Cox Bay 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.

Cox Bay is 77 km (48 miles) from Gold River. If you plan a holiday in Vancouver Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Gold River. Gold River has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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