Cox Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 49.10° N 125.88° W

Issued: 10 pm 26 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Cox Bay sea temperature is
13.5° C

Normal for this time of year

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 27 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 29 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, WNW swell with 1,769 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 27 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period with W 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 Saturday (Jun 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 27th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 29th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 29th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri night, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Fri
3
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
4
2
3
4
2
2
3
3
0
4
1
3
2
1
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
W
9
2
W
9
2.3
W
9
3
WNW
9
2
W
8
2.5
WNW
8
2.3
WNW
9
1.9
WNW
9
2.4
WNW
9
2.3
WNW
9
2.2
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
8
3
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
483
637
893
1586
566
889
738
572
918
826
673
977
1099
229
257
178
175
264
127
160
144
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
10
SW
15
W
0
NW
5
S
10
WNW
5
ESE
10
SSW
15
WNW
5
ESE
5
WSW
25
WNW
5
ENE
15
S
0
SW
0
NE
10
SW
10
WNW
10
NW
10
WSW
10
W
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
off
on
cross-on
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
11:01PM3.19m
12:45PM2.70m
11:42PM3.23m
1:25PM2.76m
00:20AM3.26m
2:00PM2.80m
00:58AM3.28m
2:33PM2.84m
1:35AM3.28m
3:06PM2.87m
2:13AM3.24m
3:39PM2.89m
2:52AM3.17m
4:12PM2.91m
Low Tide
6:11AM0.60m
5:51PM1.75m
6:51AM0.51m
6:30PM1.73m
7:27AM0.44m
7:08PM1.69m
8:01AM0.40m
7:45PM1.64m
8:35AM0.39m
8:23PM1.59m
9:07AM0.41m
9:03PM1.53m
9:39AM0.48m
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:31
9:31
9:31
9:31
9:30
9:30
9:30
9:30
 mm
1
Temp °C
13
12
13
13
12
13
13
12
13
13
12
13
14
12
12
13
13
13
13
12
12
Feels °C
10
12
11
11
12
11
11
11
11
11
10
9
10
10
10
12
12
11
11
11
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
W
9
2
W
9
2
W
9
2.5
W
9
2
W
8
0.6
SSW
16
2.3
WNW
9
1.9
WNW
9
0.6
SSW
16
2.3
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
8
0.4
SSW
15
2.2
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1
W
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
Energy kJ
483
637
651
987
566
175
738
572
173
826
385
85
644
229
257
178
124
99
79
160
144
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SW
17
0.7
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.2
W
12
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.1
SW
22
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
20
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.3
W
14
0.3
W
13
Energy kJ
144
142
309
316
150
11
261
171
19
84
104
186
61
154
252
80
175
264
127
33
32
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SSW
18
0.1
W
15
0.3
SSW
13
0.1
S
24
0.1
S
24
0.1
SW
22
0.2
SSW
21
0.2
SSW
21
0.1
W
18
0.4
SW
20
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
14
0.1
SW
21
0.1
W
15
0.4
SW
19
0.3
W
14
0.3
SSW
18
Energy kJ
183
179
174
4
35
11
11
19
45
44
6
97
28
46
49
18
4
96
34
61
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
W
9
3
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
8
2.4
WNW
9
2.2
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
8
3
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
1
W
8
Energy kJ
893
1586
889
918
673
977
1099
94
127
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
4
2
2
4
2
2
3
1
1
4
2
3
2
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
0
123
2793
0
119
151
0
119
162
0
123
165
0
17
0
0
145
1387
93
277
1707
Best forecast wave conditions in Vancouver Island
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
2
2
4
2
2
3
2
4
2
3
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Canada
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
4
2
2
4
2
2
3
2
1
4
2
3
2
1
1
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
8
5
5
6
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
5
8
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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