Surf Forecasts:
Cow Bay surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, S swell with 719 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period with S 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cow Bay in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cow Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu night, fresh winds from the S by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sun morning, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SW 6 | SSE 13 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 7 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 4 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 33 | 17 | 107 | 343 | 681 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 23 | 226 | 578 | 719 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:21AM1.72m | 10:29PM1.79m | 11:09AM1.71m | 11:18PM1.70m | 11:57AM1.68m | 00:08AM1.59m | 12:44PM1.62m | 00:59AM1.48m | 1:33PM1.56m | 1:54AM1.37m | 2:23PM1.50m | 2:53AM1.29m | 3:15PM1.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:51PM0.20m | 5:19AM-0.01m | 5:43PM0.22m | 6:05AM0.06m | 6:34PM0.25m | 6:52AM0.16m | 7:25PM0.31m | 7:37AM0.28m | 8:16PM0.37m | 8:24AM0.40m | 9:10PM0.42m | 9:14AM0.51m | 10:07PM0.46m | ||||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — |
 | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SSE 15 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSW 8 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | E 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSW 8 | SE 12 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 159 | 22 | 215 | 85 | 20 | 19 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 2 | 15 | 14 | 422 | 6 | 426 | 227 | 171 | 92 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 15 | E 9 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SE 8 | E 8 | SSE 13 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 12 | E 10 | E 9 | SSE 12 | — | SE 12 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 11 | — | — |
| kJ | 22 | 2 | 23 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 14 | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | E 7 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 14 | SE 8 | E 10 | E 13 | — | — | — | E 7 | — | E 8 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | SSW 7 | — | WNW 3 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 7 | SSW 8 | — | SSW 9 | — | — | — | SSE 4 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 234 | — | 5 | 128 | 127 | 33 | 68 | 107 | 343 | 681 | 494 | — | 646 | — | — | — | 23 | 226 | 578 | 719 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 327 | 2349 | 124 | 124 | 124 | 327 | 97 | 1125 | 2839 | 592 | 592 | 97 | 134 | 124 | 327 | 769 | 769 | 517 | 665 | 741 | 0 |
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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.
Are you planning a holiday in Nova Scotia? If you are looking for accommodation near Cow Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nova Scotia, consider staying in Cole Harbour which is 8 km (5 miles) away. Other places in and around Nova Scotia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Dartmouth which is 12 km (7 miles) away, Halifax, Kings County and East Hants.
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