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Cox Bay Surf Forecast
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Cox Bay surfForecast / Vancouver Island / Canada
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Friday 22 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
11.6° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cox Bay in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 23rd May) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 25th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 25th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cox Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the SE by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
W 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 15 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | W 12 | W 11 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 18 | W 16 | W 16 | W 14 | W 13 | |
158 | 979 | 620 | 633 | 343 | 704 | 563 | 187 | 2415 | 5866 | 5531 | 1870 | 1567 | 965 | 413 | 224 | 1231 | 1647 | 2374 | 1643 | 1247 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 6:55PM2.91m | 6:34AM2.84m | 7:53PM2.94m | 7:52AM2.67m | 8:47PM3.02m | 9:10AM2.61m | 9:36PM3.10m | 10:21AM2.64m | 10:19PM3.18m | 11:21AM2.71m | 10:58PM3.24m | 12:12PM2.78m | 11:34PM3.28m | 12:57PM2.83m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:45AM1.49m | 1:13PM0.71m | 2:06AM1.36m | 2:11PM0.92m | 3:15AM1.17m | 3:08PM1.11m | 4:14AM0.98m | 4:01PM1.28m | 5:06AM0.80m | 4:50PM1.41m | 5:50AM0.65m | 5:34PM1.51m | 6:30AM0.54m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 |
 | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:15 | 9:15 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 18 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
11 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 8 | SW 17 | SW 15 | W 15 | W 13 | W 13 | SW 6 | WSW 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | W 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 9 | W 9 | W 18 | W 16 | W 16 | W 14 | W 13 |
 kJ | 104 | 617 | 145 | 104 | 343 | 704 | 563 | 104 | 2415 | 5866 | 5531 | 1870 | 179 | 169 | 413 | 210 | 1231 | 1647 | 2374 | 1643 | 1247 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SW 18 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | W 12 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | W 9 | W 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 158 | 246 | 13 | 13 | 153 | 121 | 166 | 187 | 171 | 95 | 84 | 240 | 9 | 2 | 207 | 148 | 152 | 241 | 111 | 110 | 74 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | S 13 | W 19 | S 24 | W 9 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 16 | S 12 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | W 23 | W 21 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 143 | 14 | 27 | 11 | 40 | 13 | 13 | 124 | 11 | 126 | 81 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 43 | 224 | 188 | 115 | 113 | 13 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | — | — | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | W 11 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 |
| kJ | — | 979 | 620 | 633 | 131 | — | — | 100 | 156 | — | — | — | 1567 | 965 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1019 | 0 | 135 | 810 | 165 | 0 | 0 | 119 | 123 | 123 | 0 | 226 | 165 | 93 | 1272 | 687 | 165 | 687 | 687 | 687 | 687 |
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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 16 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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