Cox Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 49.10° N 125.88° W

Cox Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 28 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cox Bay sea temperature is
13.1°C
0.3° 

Cox Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Cox Bay surf forecast from 29 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 30 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 29 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, W swell with 1,141 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 30 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period with WNW 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 Wednesday (Sep 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Oct 02) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 30th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 30th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 29th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cox Bay over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat night, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Sunday
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W
10
1.7
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12
1.9
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12
1.2
WNW
12
1.4
W
11
1.1
WNW
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1.1
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10
0.7
SW
15
0.6
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14
0.5
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14
0.6
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0.6
SW
17
0.5
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13
0.6
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0.5
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0.6
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15
0.6
SSW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
683
855
1002
411
451
286
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169
102
123
186
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163
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107
174
162
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
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WNW
20
WNW
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NNW
5
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NW
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SSE
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High Tide
3:00AM3.13m
2:45PM3.64m
3:48AM3.02m
3:23PM3.60m
4:42AM2.87m
4:07PM3.48m
5:47AM2.72m
5:00PM3.31m
7:04AM2.63m
6:11PM3.13m
8:26AM2.65m
7:43PM3.02m
Low Tide
8:43PM0.33m
8:35AM1.15m
9:26PM0.33m
9:13AM1.35m
10:14PM0.41m
9:56AM1.56m
11:12PM0.56m
10:51AM1.75m
00:20AM0.70m
12:05PM1.88m
1:37AM0.78m
1:42PM1.88m
2:53AM0.76m
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Feels °C
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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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