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Cow Bay surfForecast / Falkland Islands / Falkland Islands
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Friday 29 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Cow Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cow Bay sea temperature is
6.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Cow Bay surf forecast from 29 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 1 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, NNE swell with 477 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with N swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cow Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Cow Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cow Bay in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 9s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 30th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 1st Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 4th Jun) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cow Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Fri night, min 4°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri night, strong winds from the S by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Thu morning, min 4°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
N 6 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 13 | SSE 15 | N 6 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | |
148 | 398 | 153 | 93 | 44 | 259 | 350 | 239 | 169 | 122 | 85 | 86 | 218 | 288 | 103 | 269 | 440 | 376 | 195 | 113 | 44 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 6:11PM1.66m | 6:58AM1.42m | 6:44PM1.70m | 7:38AM1.42m | 7:19PM1.72m | 8:18AM1.40m | 7:54PM1.73m | 8:57AM1.35m | 8:30PM1.71m | 9:36AM1.28m | 9:07PM1.68m | 10:16AM1.21m | 9:44PM1.63m | 10:58AM1.15m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:43AM0.39m | 12:14PM0.70m | 1:17AM0.35m | 12:44PM0.73m | 1:53AM0.34m | 1:16PM0.75m | 2:32AM0.34m | 1:48PM0.77m | 3:13AM0.37m | 2:19PM0.78m | 3:55AM0.41m | 2:50PM0.79m | 4:38AM0.44m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 8:41 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:48 |
 | 4:55 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:51 | — | 4:51 |
1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 6 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
-2 | 4 | 0 | -3 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -3 | -2 | -1 | 0 | 0 | -2 | -2 | -2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | -2 | -2 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 13 | SSE 15 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 12 | NNE 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
 kJ | 9 | 217 | 153 | 93 | 44 | 29 | 16 | 239 | 169 | 122 | 85 | 86 | 218 | 288 | 30 | 25 | 29 | 376 | 195 | 113 | 44 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | — | — | S 15 | SSW 13 | NNE 7 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | S 17 | S 16 | — | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 7 | S 11 | ENE 6 | E 12 | E 11 |
| kJ | 36 | 16 | 14 | — | — | 4 | 17 | 4 | 82 | 72 | 67 | 217 | 127 | — | 65 | 34 | 5 | 10 | 32 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | S 19 | S 17 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 12 | S 16 | S 15 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 50 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | NNW 8 | SW 3 | S 5 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 9 | WSW 2 | — | WNW 4 | — | NNW 3 | N 5 | N 6 | N 7 | NNE 7 | — | SW 3 | S 7 | S 7 |
| kJ | 148 | 398 | 5 | 94 | 212 | 259 | 350 | 470 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 3 | 35 | 103 | 269 | 440 | — | 2 | 179 | 152 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1422 | 29 | 1422 | 1422 | 713 | 1497 | 1932 | 1897 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 935 | 935 | 937 | 713 | 713 | 0 | 713 | 713 | 713 |
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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 16 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.
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