Cox Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, checking the local surf for the next couple of weeks.

To be honest, it’s a slow start. There’s some swell in the water, but the wind and conditions are fighting it. We’re in for a quiet few days. The first real chance to get wet and enjoy it is the Friday afternoon of the 21st. That afternoon, the wind goes glassy, and we’ve got a little 2ft groundswell rolling in from the SSW with a 14-second period. The water is about 58°, which is normal for the time of year. The energy is moderate at 371. It’s small, but it’s clean, and that’s all we need to start.

After that, we get a few more little windows. The Sunday morning of the 23rd has another glassy morning with a similar sized 3ft WNW swell (period 8 seconds) and energy at 234. It’s not going to be epic, but it’ll be rideable and you’ll have it to yourself. Then we hit a lull. From the 24th through the 27th, it’s mostly onshore winds and tiny waves. That’s a solid four-day stretch where I wouldn't bother.

Things perk up again as we head into the end of August. The morning of Friday the 28th brings clean, cross-offshore conditions with a 2ft S swell (15 seconds) and energy at 204. Not big, but clean. The Saturday morning of the 29th is the standout of the whole forecast. We’ve got glassy conditions, a 2ft SSW groundswell with a very long 17-second period, and the energy is a solid 332. This is a long-period groundswell, so at Cox Bay, a beach and point setup, it might be a little straight, but the glassy wind makes it worth it. This is your session. Get out there early.

The following week keeps the trend of small, clean windows. The Sunday the 30th has a 3ft SW swell (16 seconds) with clean, cross-offshore wind, and the energy is the strongest of the whole run at 431. Still a small wave, but plenty of push. The Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st of September both offer glassy mornings with knee-high, long-period swell. If you want a quiet, clean paddle, these are your mornings.

The last few days in the first week of September drop off again. The morning of Thursday the 3rd has a tiny 1ft SW groundswell (16 seconds) and glassy conditions, but it’s barely a ripple. The morning of Friday the 4th has a cleaner look with a 2ft SW swell (19 seconds, very long period) and cross-offshore wind, but again, it’s small.

Overall, don’t expect any size. This is a period for small-wave gear and patience. The Saturday the 29th morning is your best bet for the cleanest, most fun little waves. The Sunday the 30th morning has the most energy, but it’s still a small swell. Get on it while it’s glassy.

Rusty.

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