
Surf Forecasts:
Cox Bay surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 547 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period with SSW swell.
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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. 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 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cox Bay over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for the next couple of weeks.
We’re in a bit of a slow patch to start. The first real chance for a wave comes Tuesday morning, July 7th, but it’s a marginal one. We’ve got a small 2ft southwest groundswell rolling in, with a very long period of 16 seconds. That kind of period loves a setup like Cox Bay, which is a beach and point. The energy is moderate (538), but the wind is a light onshore breeze. The water is sitting at 55°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. Don’t get too excited for that morning session though – the conditions are questionable.
The outlook picks up a bit on Thursday afternoon, July 9th. The swell holds at 3ft from the south-southwest, with a 16-second period. The combined energy is still moderate (678), but the wind shifts to a light cross-offshore. That should clean things right up. Friday afternoon, July 10th, looks even better. The swell drops a touch to 3ft from the same direction, period is 15 seconds, but the wind goes glassy. That’s a major positive. The energy is still moderate (625), and the conditions are rated as very good. That Friday arvo is the first real standout.
Saturday morning, July 11th, keeps that glassy feel with a 3ft south-southwest swell, 15-second period, and light winds. The energy is moderate (512). It’s clean, but not powerful.
After that, we hit a dry spell. From Sunday the 12th through to the end of the first week, the swell drops and the wind turns onshore or cross-shore. There’s a brief moment of clean surf on Monday morning, July 13th, with a tiny 2ft south-southwest swell and a cross-offshore breeze, but the energy is low (253). Then Tuesday morning, July 14th, gives us a glassy 3ft westerly swell, but with a short period of 8 seconds. That’s just not the same quality.
Now, for the second week, things get a bit more interesting, though less certain. The forecast picks up again on Saturday, July 18th. A bump of 5ft from the west appears, but the period is a short 7 seconds. The wind is light and cross-shore, so it might be okay for a paddle. Sunday morning, July 19th, is the true standout of the entire 16-day window. We’re looking at a 5ft west-northwest swell, 8-second period, with a clean cross-offshore breeze. The energy is moderate (562). The waves will be punchy and clean. However, by Sunday afternoon, the swell jumps to 8ft from the same direction. That’s big, and with a short period it will be a close-out. That’s expert-only territory. It stays big into Monday the 20th, with 7ft in the afternoon, but the wind turns onshore, making it a choppy mess.
Overall, the best sessions are Friday afternoon, July 10th, and Sunday morning, July 19th. The 19th has more size and punch, but the 10th will be cleaner and more user-friendly with that glassy surface.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue night, min 11°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
264 | 388 | 388 | 323 | 547 | 399 | 464 | 447 | 334 | 458 | 393 | 287 | 294 | 279 | 211 | 214 | 217 | 178 | 121 | 125 | 131 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 6:46PM3.11m | 7:25AM2.45m | 7:37PM3.20m | 8:49AM2.43m | 8:32PM3.31m | 10:10AM2.51m | 9:30PM3.43m | 11:23AM2.66m | 10:29PM3.56m | 12:23PM2.82m | 11:27PM3.67m | 1:14PM2.97m | 00:24AM3.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:06PM1.11m | 1:31AM1.05m | 12:57PM1.33m | 2:36AM0.86m | 1:58PM1.54m | 3:41AM0.64m | 3:08PM1.67m | 4:45AM0.41m | 4:19PM1.71m | 5:44AM0.19m | 5:24PM1.65m | 6:39AM-0.00m | 6:24PM1.52m | ||||||||
5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | W 8 | SSW 16 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 15 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SSW 14 |
158 | 181 | 388 | 323 | 547 | 399 | 143 | 447 | 146 | 185 | 230 | 246 | 273 | 226 | 207 | 184 | 217 | 134 | 61 | 42 | 131 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 20 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | W 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 7 |
264 | 388 | 206 | 53 | 142 | 142 | 464 | 108 | 334 | 458 | 393 | 287 | 294 | 279 | 211 | 214 | 41 | 178 | 121 | 125 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 12 | S 9 | SSW 15 | S 11 | SSW 19 | SW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | W 18 | W 20 | W 17 | W 15 | — | W 16 | W 15 | W 14 | W 14 |
116 | 261 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 142 | 2 | 123 | 45 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 23 | 17 | — | 44 | 71 | 66 | 62 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 210 | 311 | 422 | 318 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 140 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 687 | 93 | 398 | 1272 | 687 | 123 | 123 | 0 | 0 | 93 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 687 | 0 | 145 | 687 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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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.
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