
Surf Forecasts:
Cox Bay surf forecast from 13 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 14 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with 3,853 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 13 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Oct 13) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Oct 19) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 13th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 14th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 19th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cox Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the ESE by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | W 13 | SSW 18 | W 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 12 | W 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | W 12 | W 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
476 | 280 | 360 | 413 | 275 | 532 | 334 | 532 | 478 | 656 | 540 | 452 | 880 | 742 | 482 | 1471 | 1136 | 997 | 3853 | 2501 | 1746 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | on | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | glassy |
High Tide | 2:32PM3.46m | 3:44AM2.95m | 3:03PM3.34m | 4:28AM2.81m | 3:36PM3.19m | 5:17AM2.67m | 4:15PM3.03m | 6:17AM2.57m | 5:04PM2.86m | 7:30AM2.54m | 6:13PM2.72m | 8:43AM2.61m | 7:46PM2.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:33AM1.45m | 9:16PM0.56m | 9:06AM1.62m | 9:56PM0.70m | 9:41AM1.77m | 10:39PM0.86m | 10:23AM1.90m | 11:32PM1.02m | 11:15AM2.02m | 00:37AM1.14m | 12:32PM2.07m | 1:47AM1.20m | 2:11PM2.00m | 2:50AM1.18m | |||||||
7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | |
— | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:25 | — | |
mm | 4 | 5 | 36 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 16 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
Feels °C | 6 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | W 13 | W 7 | W 9 | WSW 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 12 | W 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | W 12 | W 11 |
476 | 280 | 171 | 413 | 264 | 532 | 334 | 532 | 478 | 656 | 540 | 452 | 780 | 742 | 482 | 1471 | 1136 | 997 | 3853 | 2501 | 1746 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 13 | SSW 18 | W 12 | WNW 12 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | W 12 | W 11 | SW 8 | W 12 | W 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
258 | 248 | 222 | 399 | 187 | 240 | 55 | 65 | 272 | 377 | 247 | 244 | 205 | 304 | 291 | 283 | 280 | 302 | 334 | 229 | 288 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | WSW 8 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 16 | W 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 |
336 | 214 | 360 | 217 | 275 | 96 | 106 | 62 | 122 | 225 | 348 | 279 | 168 | 183 | 246 | 120 | 104 | 69 | 67 | 40 | 29 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | ESE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 10 | — | — | ESE 3 | SE 3 | ESE 3 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
15 | 36 | — | 4 | 7 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 880 | — | — | 3 | 5 | 3 | 157 | 86 | 25 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 119 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 135 | 825 | 93 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 145 | 0 | 0 |
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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.










