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Cow Bay surfForecast / Falkland Islands / Falkland Islands
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Wednesday 15 Oct 2025 -03
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cow Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Cow Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 16) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cow Bay in the next 12 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 20) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 21) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 16th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 16th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Mon 20th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cow Bay over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed afternoon, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Sat morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 84 | 80 | 202 | 363 | 314 | 224 | 176 | 168 | 54 | 25 | 25 | 54 | 51 | 164 | 595 | 1152 | 541 | 606 | 731 | 476 | 407 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:23PM 1.59 | 4:08AM 1.25 | 3:37PM 1.60 | 4:56AM 1.33 | 4:36PM 1.62 | 5:33AM 1.41 | 5:25PM 1.64 | 6:05AM 1.49 | 6:07PM 1.64 | 6:35AM 1.56 | 6:47PM 1.63 | 7:03AM 1.63 | 7:24PM 1.60 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:03PM 0.33 | 9:47AM 0.84 | 10:56PM 0.31 | 10:46AM 0.72 | 11:36PM 0.30 | 11:29AM 0.61 | 12:06AM 0.32 | 12:04PM 0.52 | 12:28AM 0.36 | 12:34PM 0.44 | 12:48AM 0.42 | 1:04PM 0.37 | 1:08AM 0.49 | ||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:48 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:25 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:29 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:36 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 6 |
| Feels °C (?) | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | -2 | -1 | -1 | -1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Falkland Islands
The wind is still cross-off at Cow Bay (light winds from the NW at Stanley Airport 27 km from Cow Bay). 0.9m 10s swell from the ENE with a 0.8m 10s swell from the NNE and a 0.5m 6s windswell from the N as well as a 0.4m 7s swell from the SSE. 4 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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Information about the Cow Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cow Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Cow Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cow 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 (Cow 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 Cow 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Falkland Islands? If you are looking for accommodation near Cow Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Falkland Islands, consider staying in Port Stanley which is 32 km (20 miles) away.
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