Cox Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 49.10° N 125.88° W

Cox Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cox Bay sea temperature is
14.5°C
0.2° 

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 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, W swell with 757 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cox Bay in the next 16 days are 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 2nd Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 3rd Sep)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 2nd Sep)6ft (1.8m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 56mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Wed morning, calm by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
2
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
7
Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
8
1.5
W
10
1.8
W
11
1.6
W
10
1.5
W
10
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
19
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
17
0.8
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16
0.8
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16
0.8
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15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
1.5
W
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
136
426
743
524
431
284
296
345
399
390
355
330
314
294
339
268
186
236
170
99
265
Wind (km/h)
40
SE
20
SE
20
E
5
NW
20
NW
5
N
5
S
5
W
5
NNW
5
SW
5
NW
5
N
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SW
15
WNW
5
NNW
5
S
15
WNW
10
NW
5
SW
10
WNW
0
NNE
Wind State
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cross-off
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cross-on
cross-on
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cross
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on
cross-on
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cross-on
glassy
High Tide
4:36PM3.39m
5:46AM2.62m
5:23PM3.32m
7:04AM2.49m
6:24PM3.21m
8:36AM2.47m
7:44PM3.15m
10:01AM2.59m
9:08PM3.19m
11:03AM2.77m
10:20PM3.29m
11:49AM2.97m
11:23PM3.39m
Low Tide
10:15AM1.29m
11:30PM0.70m
10:59AM1.54m
00:36AM0.77m
11:58AM1.77m
1:53AM0.78m
1:27PM1.89m
3:12AM0.71m
3:05PM1.83m
4:21AM0.55m
4:24PM1.62m
5:18AM0.40m
5:24PM1.35m
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 mm
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Temp °C
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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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