Cox Bay surf break

Cox Bay surfForecast / Vancouver Island / Canada

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Saturday 27 Dec 2025 PST
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Cox Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cox Bay sea temperature is
9.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)
Nearby Cam: 1km away, Live From Long Beach Lodge Tofino


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cox Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Cox Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cox Bay in the next 12 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 02) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 28th Dec)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 28th Dec)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 2nd Jan)11ft (3.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cox Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast A dusting of snow giving way to moderate rain (total 12mm) heaviest on Sun afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Sun night, min 1°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 127mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu night, min 6°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Sat
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
4
0
0
0
3
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.7
W
1.2
W
2.3
W
2.5
W
2.5
W
2.5
W
2.5
WSW
2.3
WSW
2.1
WSW
2.4
WSW
2.4
WSW
2.4
WSW
2.2
WSW
2.1
W
2.1
WSW
2.5
W
3
W
2.5
W
1.9
W
Period(s) (?)98791313131313121211111212111012121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)28911543219170320372059228720241599122614401415156912941104916196623141817810
Wind
(km/h)
0
W
15
E
20
ESE
20
E
15
E
15
SE
10
SE
10
E
10
ESE
10
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
30
ESE
35
ESE
5
N
40
SE
25
WNW
25
WNW
5
W
15
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffglasscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:44PM
2.79
6:27AM
3.39
7:08PM
2.71
7:19AM
3.53
8:33PM
2.75
8:13AM
3.67
9:48PM
2.89
9:07AM
3.82
10:55PM
3.04
10:01AM
3.94
11:50PM
3.19
10:56AM
4.02
12:39AM
3.31
11:50AM
4.05
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:43PM
1.34
1:12PM
1.31
12:40AM
1.56
2:18PM
1.05
1:43AM
1.76
3:20PM
0.78
2:50AM
1.88
4:18PM
0.53
3:55AM
1.94
5:14PM
0.31
4:56AM
1.88
6:05PM
0.16
5:52AM
1.77
Sat
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Sunrise--8:17--8:17--8:17--8:17--8:17--8:17--8:17
Sunset4:30--4:31--4:32--4:34--4:35--4:36--4:37--
cloud
light snow
light rain
light rain
mod rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
mod rain
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
light rain
mod rain
Rain (mm)
-1146----18952624192411159
Temp. °C4355666667777888107776
Feels °C (?)1-3-1022333432121622132
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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 12 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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