Cow Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.61° N 63.43° W

Cow Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 11 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cow Bay sea temperature is
14.1°C
1.4° 

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 12 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 14 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SSE swell with 743 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cow Bay this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Cow Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 17) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 14th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 4°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri night, min 5°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the SSW by Fri night).

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
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Rating
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0
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0
0
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1
1
0
0
0
0
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0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
6
1
SW
6
0.1
SE
9
0.8
S
6
1.3
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
0.6
ESE
6
1.7
SE
5
2.5
SSE
8
1.8
S
8
1.4
S
8
0.4
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
2.1
SSE
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
145
64
3
47
167
144
28
157
743
357
221
17
10
13
13
401
47
23
15
Wind (km/h)
30
WSW
15
SSW
10
W
30
NNE
15
NNE
10
SE
15
SE
35
SE
20
SW
20
W
30
WNW
30
NW
15
NW
5
SSW
15
S
40
SSW
30
W
25
W
25
WNW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:20PM1.61m
9:30AM1.74m
9:59PM1.58m
10:07AM1.70m
10:39PM1.52m
10:45AM1.64m
11:20PM1.45m
11:25AM1.56m
00:05AM1.37m
12:08PM1.47m
00:56AM1.30m
12:59PM1.39m
1:57AM1.25m
Low Tide
3:52AM0.27m
4:22PM0.14m
4:30AM0.34m
5:01PM0.19m
5:07AM0.42m
5:40PM0.26m
5:46AM0.50m
6:21PM0.35m
6:27AM0.59m
7:06PM0.42m
7:13AM0.66m
7:57PM0.48m
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Temp °C
11
12
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8
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8
8
9
16
9
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5
Feels °C
5
10
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8
12
11
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10
2
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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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