Cox Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 49.10° N 125.88° W

Cox Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cox Bay sea temperature is
15.3°C
0.5° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with 510 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s period with SW 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 (Aug 25) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 25th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 17s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 25th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 17s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 30th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Time to get you across the outlook for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it’s looking a bit slow and small for a few days. The waves are there, but they’re tiny and the energy is just not there to get excited about. We’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands.

Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th are pretty much a write-off. We’re looking at ankle-snappers around 1ft to 2ft from the WSW and SW. It’s clean, but with such short period and low combined energy (240 to 217), it’s barely a paddle. The water is sitting at 60° – about average for the time of year.

Thursday the 27th is a little better, but still small at 2ft from the SW with a 15-second period (195 combined energy). The wind is light, but it’s cross-off, so it’s clean. Honestly, it’s just not enough to get wet for.

Friday the 28th is a no-go. The swell is tiny, and the wind switches to onshore, making a mess of things. This is a day for the beach, not the board.

Saturday the 29th sees a little pulse of energy. The swell picks up to 2ft from the SSW with a decent 17-second period. The combined energy bumps up to 389, which is more interesting. Morning winds are light and cross, but it's still marginal. The weekend is teasing us.

Sunday the 30th is where it starts to get real. The morning has 3ft SSW swell with a 17-second period, and the combined energy hits 575. The wind is light and cross-off, making for clean conditions. This is the first real standout of the forecast. Get out there early.

Monday the 31st is okay with 3ft SSW swell, but it’s got a bit of wind on it from the SSE. The afternoon turns offshore, which cleans it up nicely. Worth a look if you missed Sunday.

The first week of September is a slow burner again. Tuesday the 1st and Wednesday the 2nd are clean but small, with 2ft to 2ft SSW swell. The wind is light and offshore on Wednesday morning, which is a nice trade-off for the size.

Thursday the 3rd is a surprise. The morning is glassy – dead calm – with a 3ft W swell. The combined energy is 325. It’s not huge, but glassy conditions on a point break are a gift. This is a solid pick for a quiet session.

Then we get a bit of a lull on Friday the 4th, but Saturday the 5th is another gem. The morning is glassy again with a 3ft SSW swell and a 17-second period. The combined energy is 534, which is a healthy pulse. The point should be running clean and smooth.

Sunday the 6th brings a change. The swell jumps to 4ft from the WNW, but the period drops to 10 seconds. Combined energy is 638, so there’s plenty of push. The wind is light and cross-off, so it’s clean. This is a bigger, more powerful day, and Cox Bay is exposed, so it’ll be handling it well.

Monday the 7th is the biggest swell of the whole run. The morning sees 6ft from the WNW with a 9-second period. The combined energy is a solid 717. That’s a lot of water moving. The wind is light and cross, so it’s a bit bumpy, but the afternoon is the real standout. The wind goes glassy, and the swell is still 6ft. That’s a heavy, powerful wave – for experienced surfers only. This is the best session on offer, no question.

The rest of the second week (Tuesday 8th to Wednesday 9th) drops back to 3ft to 4ft from the WNW, with a mix of light winds and glassy conditions. It’s consistent and clean, but nothing compared to the Monday peak.

So, the pick of the trip is Monday the 7th of September afternoon – glassy, 6ft WNW, and pumping. The backup is Sunday the 30th of August morning and Saturday the 5th of September morning for clean, fun waves.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
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Monday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
16
0.5
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
17
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
102
147
216
163
125
159
122
112
104
104
103
175
255
211
273
510
326
402
306
272
272
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
20
SE
10
ESE
15
SSE
10
SSE
10
ESE
15
SSE
10
SSE
10
E
5
WSW
15
W
5
NNE
10
S
5
W
0
ESE
5
SSW
10
WNW
10
NW
5
WSW
5
S
10
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-on
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glassy
cross
on
glassy
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on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
High Tide
12:29PM2.79m
11:49PM3.16m
12:59PM2.91m
00:30AM3.23m
1:27PM3.03m
1:08AM3.26m
1:55PM3.14m
1:48AM3.25m
2:23PM3.25m
2:28AM3.20m
2:52PM3.34m
3:10AM3.10m
3:23PM3.40m
3:55AM2.96m
Low Tide
5:53PM1.57m
6:36AM0.55m
6:31PM1.38m
7:08AM0.48m
7:09PM1.18m
7:37AM0.47m
7:47PM0.99m
8:05AM0.52m
8:25PM0.83m
8:34AM0.63m
9:05PM0.70m
9:04AM0.81m
9:48PM0.64m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
18
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12
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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.

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