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Cox Bay Surf Forecast
/ Vancouver Island (15 breaks) / British Columbia (15 breaks) /
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Cox Bay surfForecast / Vancouver Island / Canada
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Saturday 28 Mar 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
8.7° 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 Sunday (Mar 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cox Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 02) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 29th Mar) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 2nd Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 2nd Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cox Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun afternoon, min 3°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Thu afternoon, min 4°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Tue night, calm by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Sat 04 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 11 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 132 | 89 | 193 | 325 | 201 | 127 | 101 | 98 | 96 | 583 | 290 | 288 | 418 | 1444 | 1584 | 1282 | 309 | 186 | 220 | 77 | 187 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross | on | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:05PM 3.00 | 10:50AM 3.18 | 11:47PM 3.17 | 11:46AM 3.25 | 12:22AM 3.32 | 12:34PM 3.29 | 12:54AM 3.43 | 1:18PM 3.29 | 1:24AM 3.49 | 1:58PM 3.24 | 1:52AM 3.51 | 2:37PM 3.16 | 2:21AM 3.48 | 3:14PM 3.05 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:53AM 1.44 | 5:22PM 0.68 | 5:45AM 1.17 | 6:04PM 0.69 | 6:30AM 0.93 | 6:41PM 0.77 | 7:10AM 0.74 | 7:14PM 0.90 | 7:46AM 0.62 | 7:46PM 1.05 | 8:21AM 0.56 | 8:17PM 1.22 | 8:55AM 0.57 | |||||||||
Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Sat 04 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:53 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:58 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 7 | 8 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 6 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 2 | 1 | -3 | -4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | |
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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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