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Cow Bay Surf Forecast
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Cow Bay surfForecast / Nova Scotia / Canada
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 10 Dec 2025 ASTForecast 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
6.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Tuesday (Dec 16) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 11) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 11s period and expected on Friday (Dec 12) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Tue 16th Dec) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Tue 16th Dec) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 11th Dec) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cow Bay over the next 12 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Icy conditions (max 9°C on Wed night, min -3°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary A light covering of new snow mostly falling on Sun night. Icy conditions (max 1°C on Sat afternoon, min -9°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, strong winds from the NNW by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 14 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 4 | 275 | 980 | 1099 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 66 | 50 | 28 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 40 | 41 | 218 | 85 | 195 | 78 | 16 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 12:52AM 1.49 | 12:58PM 1.41 | 1:50AM 1.46 | 2:02PM 1.33 | 2:45AM 1.45 | 3:06PM 1.29 | 3:35AM 1.46 | 4:04PM 1.28 | 4:21AM 1.48 | 4:55PM 1.30 | 5:04AM 1.51 | 5:41PM 1.34 | 5:46AM 1.55 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:49PM 0.23 | 7:23AM 0.46 | 7:42PM 0.32 | 8:23AM 0.48 | 8:35PM 0.41 | 9:24AM 0.48 | 9:29PM 0.47 | 10:21AM 0.45 | 10:22PM 0.52 | 11:14AM 0.42 | 11:13PM 0.54 | 12:02PM 0.37 | 12:01AM 0.54 | 12:46PM 0.33 | |||||||||
Wed 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | ||
| Sunset | 4:32 | - | - | 4:32 | - | - | 4:32 | - | - | 4:32 | - | - | 4:32 | - | - | 4:34 | - | - | 4:34 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 2 | -2 | -1 | -2 | -1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | -2 | -5 | -7 | -5 | -6 | -5 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | -8 | -13 | -12 | -12 | -9 | -7 | -5 | -2 | -2 | -3 | -10 | -13 | -14 | -13 | -11 | -11 | -9 | ||
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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 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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