Cow Bay Surf Forecast / Nova Scotia / Canada
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Nova Scotia
Still cross-shore at Cow Bay (moderate winds from the WSW at Shearwater Airport 6 km from Cow Bay).
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 (May 07) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m 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 12 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 09) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (May 11) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 7th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 9th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 9th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cow Bay over the next 12 days.
Rating (10 max) |
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Swell Height Map |
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Wind (km/h) |
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy |
High Tide / height (m) |
Low Tide / height (m) |
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Rain (mm) |
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Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tue 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM |
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E | E | E | E | ENE | ENE | E | SSE | S | S | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | E | E | E | SSE | SW | SSE | SW | SSW | SSW | SSE | SSE | S | S | S | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE |
| 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| 115 | 76 | 42 | 26 | 12 | 140 | 368 | 335 | 133 | 196 | 40 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 35 | 8 | 31 | 24 | 24 | 222 | 668 | 1773 | 1281 | 904 | 357 | 307 | 262 | 235 | 169 | 126 |
WNW | NNW | WNW | NE | ENE | NNE | NNW | WNW | WNW | W | SW | SSW | WSW | WSW | SW | WNW | NW | NNW | NW | W | W | W | SW | SSW | SSW | E | ESE | SSE | SSE | SSW | SW | SSW | S | S | WSW | SSW |
| cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on |
6:09AM 1.40 | 6:39PM 1.52 | 6:57AM 1.43 | 7:17PM 1.56 | 7:39AM 1.46 | 7:52PM 1.60 | 8:18AM 1.48 | 8:26PM 1.63 | 8:56AM 1.49 | 9:00PM 1.64 | 9:34AM 1.49 | 9:35PM 1.63 | 10:11AM 1.48 | 10:10PM 1.61 | 10:49AM 1.44 | 10:46PM 1.57 | 11:29AM 1.40 | 11:24PM 1.52 | 12:12PM 1.36 | 12:06AM 1.48 | 12:59PM 1.33 | 12:53AM 1.43 | 1:52PM 1.33 | |||||||||||||
12:07AM 0.46 | 12:19PM 0.37 | 12:54AM 0.40 | 1:01PM 0.37 | 1:34AM 0.33 | 1:39PM 0.36 | 2:11AM 0.28 | 2:16PM 0.36 | 2:47AM 0.23 | 2:51PM 0.37 | 3:23AM 0.21 | 3:27PM 0.39 | 3:59AM 0.21 | 4:03PM 0.42 | 4:36AM 0.23 | 4:40PM 0.46 | 5:14AM 0.26 | 5:18PM 0.51 | 5:55AM 0.31 | 6:00PM 0.56 | 6:39AM 0.35 | 6:47PM 0.59 | 7:28AM 0.37 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Cole Harbour which is 8 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Cow Bay.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tue 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM |
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| some clouds | cloudy | some clouds | some clouds | light rain | heavy rain | light snow | light rain | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | rain shwrs | some clouds | some clouds | cloudy | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | cloudy | light rain | light rain | heavy rain | heavy rain | cloudy | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | rain shwrs | some clouds | some clouds |
| - | - | - | - | 5 | 12 | 11 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 20 | 22 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
| 5 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 11 |
| 3 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 10 |
| 1 | 5 | 9 | 6 | -2 | -3 | -3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 8 |
| - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:41 | - |
| - | - | 8:24 | - | - | 8:25 | - | - | 8:27 | - | - | 8:28 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:31 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:37 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Later becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Sat night. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri afternoon, min 2°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri night, fresh winds from the NNE by Sat afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon afternoon, min 4°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 4°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu night, strong winds from the ESE by Sat afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Sat night, light winds from the S by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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