Cox Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let's talk in feet and miles per hour.

First up, we're lookin' at Cox Bay. The water temp is about 57°, which is a touch cooler than usual for this time of year, but nothing too wild.

The next couple of days are pretty quiet. Tuesday morning the 21st is a bit of a nothing burger, with a tiny 2-foot swell from the southwest and a cross-onshore breeze. That 16-second period is a long groundswell, but not enough size to get excited about. The combined energy is weak (331). The afternoon doesn't look any better.

Wednesday the 22nd is a bit of a tease. The swell bumps up to 4 feet from the WNW but the period drops to a short, weak 8 seconds. The wind is light, but it's cross-shore, creating ripples. The energy is moderate (404). It's still a bit of a write-off.

Thursday the 23rd is where things start to get interesting. The wind swings offshore from the SE, cleaning up the face. The swell is 4 feet from the WNW with a 9-second period, and the energy is moderate (408). The afternoon cleans up even more, but the swell drops back to 2 feet. It's a start.

Now, here's a true standout. Saturday morning the 25th. The swell is small at 2 feet, but the period is a massive 24 seconds—that's a very long period groundswell. The energy is strong (586). The wind is cross-offshore, keeping it clean. With that kind of period, Cox Bay, a beach and point, will see long, lined-up sets. For a point break, this is prime. The afternoon gets even better, with the swell nudging up to 3 feet and the energy jumping to 711. This is the best on offer.

Sunday the 26th morning is another gem. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, and the swell is 3 feet from the SW with a 21-second period. The energy is strong (596). This is as clean as it gets. The afternoon gets a bit more wind and a bigger 3-foot swell, but it gets a little cross-chop.

After that, the surf gets a bit messy. Monday the 27th sees a 3-foot swell with moderate energy, but the wind is cross-shore or onshore. By Tuesday the 28th the wind is straight onshore, making it choppy. The rest of the week and into the start of August is a mix of small, weak swells with onshore winds. The combined energy dips into the 200s and 300s. There's a brief moment on Monday afternoon the 3rd of August: a tiny 2-foot swell with glassy conditions and a 15-second period, but it's barely a ripple.

So, the best windows are Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th of July. The long-period groundswell and clean winds will make for some beautiful, lined-up waves. Crowds are possible at Cox Bay, so get there early.

Rusty.

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