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Cow Bay surfForecast / Falkland Islands / Falkland Islands

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Wednesday 14 Jan 2026 -03
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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
9.2° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (Jan 19) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 6PM. 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 8s period and expected on Friday (Jan 16) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 19th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 21st Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 20th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat morning, min 5°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sun night, strong winds from the NNW by Mon night).

Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
N
2
N
1.7
NNE
1.7
NNW
1.6
N
0.8
N
1.2
N
1.6
N
1.7
NNW
1.1
N
1
N
0.6
N
0.4
N
1.3
SSE
1
SSE
0.7
SE
1.7
N
2.5
N
2.1
N
2.1
NNE
1.7
NNE
Period(s) (?)88888898888877776891010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)73355940240234910022532635714411842161669151203846792919598
Wind
(km/h)
45
NW
35
NW
20
NNW
25
NW
40
W
25
WSW
35
N
35
WNW
30
WNW
30
W
30
W
30
SW
35
SSW
35
SW
20
SW
30
NW
40
NNW
45
NNW
45
NNW
45
NNW
40
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		offoffcrosscross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		crosscrosscrosscrossoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:18PM
1.21
4:52AM
1.51
6:06PM
1.26
5:36AM
1.59
6:46PM
1.30
6:16AM
1.67
7:21PM
1.32
6:54AM
1.75
7:55PM
1.32
7:30AM
1.80
8:27PM
1.32
8:06AM
1.84
9:00PM
1.32
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:10AM
0.61
10:15PM
0.89
11:56AM
0.52
11:06PM
0.87
12:36PM
0.44
11:47PM
0.83
1:12PM
0.36
12:23AM
0.77
1:47PM
0.30
12:55AM
0.70
2:21PM
0.25
1:27AM
0.65
2:52PM
0.22
1:59AM
0.60
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Sunrise4:56--4:56--4:58--5:00--5:01--5:03--5:05--
Sunset-9:02--9:02--9:01--9:00--9:00--8:59--8:57-
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rain showers
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light rain
clear
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clear
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Rain (mm)
---2--1---31--------1
Temp. °C12121112148914111111988891010111212
Feels °C (?)35756-1176444-1-11122235
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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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