Cow Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.61° N 63.43° W

Issued: 8 pm 25 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Cow Bay sea temperature is
12.1° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 26 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, S swell with 161 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with S 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 Friday (Jun 26) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cow Bay in the next 16 days are 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 26th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 26th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 26th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thu
2
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
8
0.1
SE
11
0.9
S
7
0.3
SE
11
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.6
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
195
5
88
19
17
16
30
36
35
23
24
46
17
14
21
19
12
11
11
13
13
Wind (km/h)
10
E
10
ENE
10
SSE
5
S
5
SW
10
S
5
SSW
10
NNE
0
SSE
5
NW
5
NNE
10
S
10
S
5
SSE
15
S
10
SSE
5
E
10
SSE
5
SSW
10
SSE
10
SE
Wind State
cross
cross
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
glassy
on
glassy
on
on
High Tide
6:21AM1.31m
6:26PM1.52m
7:06AM1.35m
7:09PM1.56m
7:49AM1.38m
7:52PM1.59m
8:32AM1.42m
8:33PM1.62m
9:13AM1.45m
9:14PM1.63m
9:54AM1.46m
9:54PM1.62m
10:34AM1.47m
Low Tide
00:40AM0.39m
12:41PM0.56m
1:28AM0.36m
1:29PM0.55m
2:12AM0.32m
2:14PM0.54m
2:54AM0.30m
2:56PM0.52m
3:33AM0.27m
3:36PM0.51m
4:11AM0.26m
4:15PM0.50m
4:47AM0.25m
4:53PM0.50m
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light rain
light rain
clear
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5:28
5:30
5:30
5:31
5:31
5:31
5:31
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9:01
9:02
9:02
9:02
9:01
9:01
9:01
9:01
 mm
2
1
3
1
3
1
Temp °C
18
18
18
16
18
19
16
18
18
17
19
19
16
19
20
14
15
17
15
17
16
Feels °C
18
17
16
16
19
19
17
19
19
18
18
17
15
18
18
14
16
17
15
16
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
8
1
S
8
0.9
S
7
0.6
SSW
7
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.6
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.5
S
9
0.8
SSW
8
0.8
SSW
8
0.6
SSW
7
0.4
SW
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.2
SSE
6
0.2
SSE
6
Energy kJ
195
124
88
35
12
14
30
36
35
17
45
92
64
35
12
19
12
11
11
4
4
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SW
7
0.3
SW
7
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
9
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SSW
6
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SW
6
0.3
SW
6
0.3
SW
6
0.2
SSW
6
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
Energy kJ
5
5
5
16
12
7
12
17
13
23
11
46
17
14
21
11
7
6
4
13
13
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
12
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
7
0.3
SE
11
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.1
E
11
0.1
SE
11
0.2
E
3
0.4
SE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.3
SE
8
0.3
S
6
0.4
SW
4
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
6
0.2
E
6
0.2
SSW
6
0.2
E
6
Energy kJ
5
1
1
19
17
16
17
2
5
1
24
10
11
7
4
4
3
3
4
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
2
0.4
SW
3
0.2
SSW
2
0.4
SW
6
Energy kJ
1
4
1
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
97
7
987
241
1004
2878
2
2
2
2
0
2439
97
97
2920
592
748
620
592
748
747
Best forecast wave conditions in Nova Scotia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Canada
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
5
6
6
8
7
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
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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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