Cow Bay surfForecast / Falkland Islands / Falkland Islands

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Tuesday 13 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
9.4° 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 Friday (Jan 16) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m 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 12 days are 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore 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+) 9PM (Fri 16th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 16th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
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 13°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NNW on Wed night, strong winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon).

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 Sat night). Mainly strong winds.

Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tue
20
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
N
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
Period(s) (?)8888888988888777768910
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)37773355940240234910022532635714411842161669151203846792919
Wind
(km/h)
35
NNW
45
NW
35
NW
20
NNW
25
NW
40
WNW
30
WSW
25
NNW
30
WNW
30
WNW
30
W
35
WSW
30
SSW
35
SSW
30
SSW
15
WSW
35
NW
45
NNW
50
NNW
35
NNW
45
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscrosscrossoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:03AM
1.44
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:16PM
0.87
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
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tue
20
Sunrise-4:56--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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cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
clear
Rain (mm)
----2--1---22------6-
Temp. °C12121211131389131011118798910111112
Feels °C (?)5356642374432-11301154
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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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