Cox Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up at Cox Bay, but you’ll need to pick your windows carefully—there’s some weather to work around.

The start of the period looks promising. Tuesday morning, September 1st, we’ve got waist-high swell rolling in at 2ft from the SW, with a long 14-second period making for some nice, lined-up waves. The wind is a light cross-off breeze at 6 mph, so the surface will be clean. Combine that with moderate wave energy (367), and it’s a great way to kick off the session. The water temperature is 58°, which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

Tuesday afternoon gets a bit messier with the wind picking up, so I’d stick to the morning.

Wednesday the 2nd brings a change. The morning is a write-off with heavy rain and gusty cross-off winds at 22 mph, and the swell jumps to 5ft, but with a short, weak 7-second period—no good. However, Wednesday afternoon is a hidden gem. The wind swings offshore from the east at 9 mph, and you’ve got a 5ft swell from the west with a 10-second period. The energy is moderate-strong (646), and the conditions are clean. That’s a standout session for the more experienced surfers.

Thursday the 3rd holds in clean with light winds and 5ft to 3ft swell from the west. The morning is the pick with very light cross-off airs and solid wave energy (639). Friday the 4th is a special one. Friday morning you’ve got a tiny 2ft swell, but it’s a very long-period groundswell at 19 seconds from the SSW. The wave energy is still moderate (537), and the wind is light cross-off. Friday afternoon is even better—glassy conditions with a 2ft, 18-second swell from the SW. That’s a true standout for a clean, long-waited session, best on a point or reef setup.

The weekend takes a dip. Saturday and Sunday see smaller swells and cross-onshore winds creeping in. The mornings are still worth a paddle if you’re desperate, but the quality drops.

The second week is a mixed bag. Monday the 7th is a no-go with onshore winds and a building 7ft windswell—choppy and messy. Tuesday the 8th is poor. Wednesday the 9th gets interesting with a pulse of 6ft from the WNW early, but the wind is onshore, and the energy is strong (1293), but the surface is lumpy. Thursday the 10th is a redemption day. Glassy conditions in the morning with a clean 4ft west swell at 11 seconds—moderate energy (632) and a real treat.

Friday the 11th through Sunday the 13th is marginal. The swell hangs around 5ft to 5ft but with short periods and cross-shore winds. It’s surfable, but not stellar.

The very end of the run, September 16th, brings a big swell. Wednesday morning sees 8ft from the west at 12 seconds, with very strong energy (1733). That’s big, powerful, and only for experts. The wind is light cross-on, so it’s clean but heavy. If you’re a charger, that’s your window.

The standout days: Wednesday afternoon, September 2nd for the offshore winds and clean 5ft swell, and Thursday morning, September 10th for the glassy conditions and solid groundswell. For the long-period lovers, Friday the 4th afternoon is a must.

Cox Bay is a beach and point setup, so with that long-period stuff, the point will hold it best. Crowds are possible here, especially on the clean days, so get in early.

Rusty out.

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