Cow Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.61° N 63.43° W

Cow Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cow Bay sea temperature is
12.8° C
2.6° 

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 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, S swell with 479 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with SSE 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cow Bay in the next 16 days are 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 28th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 28th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 1st Aug)5ft (1.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
2
1
0
2
1
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
ESE
6
0.9
SSE
8
1
S
9
1.2
S
8
1
S
8
0.9
S
8
0.8
SSE
7
1.2
SSE
10
1.4
SSE
9
1.2
S
9
1.4
S
9
1.4
S
9
1.3
S
9
1.1
S
9
1.3
S
9
1.5
S
10
1.3
S
9
1.2
S
9
1.1
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
108
112
158
204
127
93
71
288
348
234
313
320
276
190
295
434
281
230
181
Wind (km/h)
10
E
10
WNW
15
SSW
10
SW
5
ENE
15
SSE
10
E
20
ENE
25
ENE
15
NE
10
NNE
5
ENE
5
ESE
5
E
10
SE
5
E
5
ENE
10
ESE
5
SSE
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
8:12AM1.42m
8:13PM1.61m
8:52AM1.48m
8:54PM1.64m
9:30AM1.52m
9:33PM1.64m
10:07AM1.56m
10:11PM1.63m
10:43AM1.59m
10:50PM1.60m
11:20AM1.61m
11:31PM1.55m
Low Tide
2:31AM0.32m
2:35PM0.52m
3:09AM0.27m
3:14PM0.47m
3:44AM0.23m
3:52PM0.43m
4:18AM0.21m
4:30PM0.39m
4:51AM0.21m
5:08PM0.36m
5:24AM0.23m
5:47PM0.34m
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5:54
5:56
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5:58
6:00
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8:45
8:44
8:43
8:42
8:40
8:38
8:37
 mm
3
1
Temp °C
17
19
21
16
20
20
17
17
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Feels °C
19
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14
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18
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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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