Cox Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 49.10° N 125.88° W

Cox Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 25 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cox Bay sea temperature is
14.5°C
0.7° 

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 25 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 2 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, WNW swell with 1,446 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 26 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s 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 Saturday (Sep 26) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cox Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 5PM. 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 Monday (Sep 28) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 26th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 2nd Oct)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 25th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 64mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon night, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

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Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.6
WNW
9
3.5
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0.6
SSW
14
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13
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13
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12
1.2
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11
1.7
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11
2.2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
422
1446
365
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683
577
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725
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390
469
663
736
1080
973
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Wind (km/h)
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NW
45
WNW
15
NW
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SE
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10
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5
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25
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High Tide
12:43PM3.22m
00:52AM3.20m
1:11PM3.37m
1:33AM3.23m
1:40PM3.50m
2:16AM3.20m
2:11PM3.60m
3:00AM3.13m
2:45PM3.64m
3:48AM3.02m
3:23PM3.60m
4:42AM2.87m
4:07PM3.48m
Low Tide
6:47PM0.86m
6:58AM0.73m
7:24PM0.62m
7:28AM0.82m
8:03PM0.44m
8:00AM0.96m
8:43PM0.33m
8:35AM1.15m
9:26PM0.33m
9:13AM1.35m
10:14PM0.41m
9:56AM1.56m
11:12PM0.56m
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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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