Cox Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what the next couple of weeks are serving up at Cox Bay.

We’re looking at a bit of a slow start, but there’s light at the end of the tunnel. For the next week or so, the swell is pretty small and messy, so don’t get your hopes up just yet. The real action looks like it’s going to build from the start of September.

First up, Saturday, the 22nd of August. The swell is tiny, only about 2ft from the SSW. But the wind is glassy in the afternoon, just a slight air from the SSE. It’s going to be clean, but you’ll be on a longboard scratching for little rollers. The wave energy is low, sitting around 232.

Tuesday the 25th has similar vibes. Another morning with glassy conditions, wind from the WSW, and that same 1ft to 2ft SSW swell. The wave energy is still weak at 256. It’s clean, but it’s small. Not going to set the world on fire.

Now, let’s talk about the real standout. The action kicks up on Wednesday, the 2nd of September. We’ve got a nice 4ft to 4ft swell from the west, with a moderate energy (441 to 500). Wednesday morning looks particularly good with light, clean conditions from the SSE. That’s your first legit window of the whole outlook.

But the absolute best on offer is Thursday, the 3rd of September. Expect a solid 5ft swell from the WNW, with wave energy hitting a strong 641. The wind is off-shore from the East at 12 to 15 mph. That’s going to groom those waves beautifully. It’s a bit sizey for beginners, but for the crew who know what they're doing, Thursday afternoon is the session to circle. The period is 10 seconds, so it’ll have some decent shape and power, but it won’t be a crazy long-period beast that zips past too quickly.

Friday the 4th is a brutal step up. Swell jumps to 10ft with energy over 1200, but the wind is a messy cross-onshore. That’s going to turn into a washing machine. Might be more of a kite day, honestly.

Then, it settles a touch for the 5th of September. We get a 6ft to 5ft W swell with a manageable 9-second period and light, clean cross-offshore winds in the morning. Another really solid option with good energy (712). Keep an eye on that one, too.

So, to wrap it up. The first week is all about patience and small, clean waves. The best windows are Thursday, the 3rd of September and Saturday, the 5th of September. Mark those dates.

Rusty.

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