Cow Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.61° N 63.43° W

Cow Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 20 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cow Bay sea temperature is
11.9°C
0.2° 

Cow Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Cow Bay surf forecast from 21 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 24 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 24 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, E swell with 2,073 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 24 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period with E 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 (Oct 24) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 13s 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 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 12PM. 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 6s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 24th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 24th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 24th Oct)8ft (2.4m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cow Bay over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Wed night, strong winds from the N by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 2°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Fri night, light winds from the WNW by Sat night).

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SE
8
1.2
E
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
E
7
1.1
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.8
E
11
2.2
E
13
2.1
E
13
1.5
E
12
1
E
11
0.7
E
10
0.4
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
191
172
173
226
161
199
186
137
177
723
1632
1543
635
229
96
29
16
12
11
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
E
15
E
15
NE
20
NNE
35
N
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N
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N
35
N
25
NW
25
NNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
15
WSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
15
SW
5
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
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cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
5:06AM1.36m
5:15PM1.37m
5:51AM1.46m
6:05PM1.44m
6:32AM1.57m
6:51PM1.51m
7:11AM1.69m
7:35PM1.58m
7:50AM1.78m
8:18PM1.64m
8:31AM1.85m
9:02PM1.67m
Low Tide
10:48PM0.49m
11:20AM0.60m
11:37PM0.44m
12:11PM0.48m
00:22AM0.38m
12:58PM0.36m
1:05AM0.32m
1:41PM0.23m
1:47AM0.27m
2:25PM0.12m
2:31AM0.24m
3:09PM0.05m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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