Cox Bay surf break

Cox Bay surfForecast / Vancouver Island / Canada

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Monday 17 Nov 2025 PST
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Cox Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cox Bay sea temperature is
10.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cox Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Cox Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 17) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cox Bay in the next 12 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 19) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 17th Nov)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 20th Nov)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 20th Nov)13ft (4.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cox Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat night, min 9°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
3
3
4
2
3
4
7
8
5
4
4
6
6
5
4
4
5
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
W
2.3
W
1.9
W
1.4
W
0.9
W
2
W
1.6
W
1.2
W
2
SW
3.5
WSW
4
WSW
3
W
2.4
W
2.5
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
3
W
3
W
3.5
W
3
W
2.4
W
Period(s) (?)121212111614131311161513121416161615161514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)81914199634834071608875448881566472443113164429465535528346294815570342572314
Wind
(km/h)
15
NW
15
WNW
5
ENE
5
ESE
5
SE
15
E
20
ESE
20
ESE
10
E
0
NNE
0
SSW
5
ESE
10
ESE
10
E
5
ENE
15
ESE
25
ESE
20
SE
10
WNW
5
NW
10
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
onglassglasscross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffglassglassoffcross-
off
offglassoffoffcross-
off
cross-
on
glassoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:24AM
3.44
11:28PM
3.02
10:55AM
3.49
12:09AM
3.06
11:25AM
3.53
12:47AM
3.07
11:55AM
3.54
1:23AM
3.06
12:25PM
3.53
2:00AM
3.04
12:57PM
3.50
2:38AM
3.00
1:31PM
3.43
3:18AM
2.95
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:10PM
0.81
4:56AM
1.61
5:44PM
0.69
5:31AM
1.70
6:17PM
0.61
6:04AM
1.77
6:50PM
0.57
6:37AM
1.83
7:23PM
0.58
7:10AM
1.89
7:58PM
0.63
7:45AM
1.94
8:35PM
0.71
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Sunrise7:35--7:37--7:39--7:39--7:41--7:43--7:45--
Sunset-4:39--4:38--4:37--4:37--4:36--4:35--4:34-
cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
cloud
cloud
mod rain
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C9999989109101099101010911101010
Feels °C (?)557775456897699647898
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Information about the Cox Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cox Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Cox Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cox 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 (Cox 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 Cox 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.

Cox Bay is 77 km (48 miles) from Gold River. If you plan a holiday in Vancouver Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Gold River. Gold River has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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