Cow Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.61° N 63.43° W

Cow Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 02 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cow Bay sea temperature is
15.5°C
2.0° 

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 3 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 3 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 5 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, SE swell with 478 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 3 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s 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 Saturday (Oct 03) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cow Bay in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 05) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 3rd Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 3rd Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 5th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Tue night, calm by Wed night).

Saturday
3
Sunday
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Monday
5
Tuesday
6
Wednesday
7
Thursday
8
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
10
0.7
S
6
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.3
ESE
8
1
SE
4
1.7
SE
6
2.1
SE
8
1.5
SE
7
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ESE
8
0.6
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.2
E
8
0.1
SE
9
0.6
SSW
5
1.1
SSW
5
1
SSW
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
50
38
34
29
20
12
38
239
478
242
107
44
24
14
5
3
18
56
56
Wind (km/h)
15
W
15
NNW
15
NNW
10
NE
10
NE
15
SE
20
SE
25
ESE
30
ESE
30
WNW
30
W
35
W
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W
25
W
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WNW
5
WNW
10
SW
25
SSW
20
SSW
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
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cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
1:37AM1.40m
1:50PM1.54m
2:54AM1.37m
3:07PM1.49m
4:13AM1.40m
4:24PM1.48m
5:19AM1.47m
5:31PM1.52m
6:13AM1.56m
6:27PM1.56m
6:59AM1.65m
7:15PM1.60m
Low Tide
7:58AM0.49m
8:47PM0.30m
9:10AM0.52m
9:58PM0.31m
10:27AM0.50m
11:06PM0.29m
11:39AM0.43m
00:08AM0.25m
12:40PM0.34m
1:01AM0.21m
1:33PM0.24m
1:49AM0.18m
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Temp °C
16
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9
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Feels °C
13
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7
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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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