Cox Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 49.10° N 125.88° W

Issued: 10 am 14 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Cox Bay sea temperature is
13.0° C

Normal for this time of year

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 14 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 17 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with 2,376 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 17 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period with WNW 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 (Jun 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 19s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cox Bay in the next 16 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 17th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 17th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 20th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu night, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
2
3
1
3
3
1
4
3
1
2
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
18
0.9
W
10
0.6
SSW
16
1.4
W
10
0.6
SW
24
0.6
SW
24
1
SW
21
3
WNW
7
2.4
WNW
8
1.1
SW
19
2.5
WNW
8
3
WNW
8
1
SW
18
2.3
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
9
2.3
WNW
9
3
WNW
9
3
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
9
4
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
178
178
206
361
444
444
890
956
727
959
823
1099
607
737
1016
847
1658
1286
949
2376
887
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
15
WNW
10
NW
20
WNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
30
WNW
35
WNW
15
NW
10
SW
15
WNW
5
NW
5
WSW
15
WNW
0
NW
5
WSW
15
WNW
15
NW
25
WNW
50
WNW
20
NW
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
1:23PM2.99m
00:34AM3.80m
2:14PM3.07m
1:26AM3.79m
3:03PM3.11m
2:20AM3.70m
3:51PM3.12m
3:14AM3.52m
4:39PM3.11m
4:10AM3.28m
5:26PM3.10m
5:08AM3.01m
6:14PM3.09m
Low Tide
6:32PM1.53m
7:40AM-0.17m
7:27PM1.48m
8:29AM-0.19m
8:21PM1.42m
9:18AM-0.13m
9:16PM1.36m
10:05AM0.01m
10:14PM1.31m
10:52AM0.24m
11:16PM1.28m
11:39AM0.51m
00:23AM1.23m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
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9:29
9:29
9:30
9:30
9:30
9:30
9:30
 mm
Temp °C
22
23
20
17
18
15
13
14
14
13
14
15
14
15
17
14
14
16
13
15
14
Feels °C
20
21
17
15
14
12
8
7
8
12
11
12
13
12
16
13
12
13
8
7
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SW
24
0.6
SSW
15
1
SW
21
0.9
SW
21
0.9
SW
20
1.7
W
8
1
SW
19
2.2
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
8
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
Energy kJ
141
153
115
203
444
172
890
763
552
365
738
629
412
516
381
306
302
232
174
171
167
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
S
13
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SW
24
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
1.1
SW
19
0.5
SSW
14
0.9
SW
18
1
SW
18
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
S
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
Energy kJ
178
178
206
87
203
444
169
172
163
959
104
522
607
70
68
62
34
30
123
209
120
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.3
SW
25
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.3
S
16
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
20
0.3
SSW
20
0.3
S
13
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
Energy kJ
101
101
99
98
57
28
48
49
218
105
45
69
66
68
67
64
37
75
29
12
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
5
0.9
WNW
5
1.4
W
10
1.4
W
9
1.3
W
9
2
W
6
3
WNW
7
2.4
WNW
8
2.1
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
8
3
WNW
8
2.3
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
9
2.3
WNW
9
3
WNW
9
3
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
9
4
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
8
Energy kJ
10
48
361
341
274
289
956
727
563
823
1099
737
1016
847
1658
1286
949
2376
887
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
1
4
4
4
3
1
4
2
2
4
2
2
5
3
2
3
Distance (km)
119
687
21
123
824
123
1019
1019
1
119
201
1
119
825
0
119
1708
9
119
1387
21
Best forecast wave conditions in Vancouver Island
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
4
2
4
2
4
5
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Canada
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
2
2
4
2
1
4
2
1
4
1
1
5
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
6
8
9
7
5
9
7
5
4
5
7
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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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