
Surf Forecasts:
Cox Bay surf forecast from 30 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 30 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 5 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, W swell with 584 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 30 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s 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 (Sep 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 05) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Oct 02) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 30th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 30th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 5th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cox Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | Sunday 4 | Monday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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 12 | WNW 12 | W 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 11 | W 11 | W 6 | WNW 6 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
911 | 411 | 451 | 286 | 250 | 224 | 169 | 102 | 123 | 186 | 85 | 163 | 163 | 161 | 107 | 137 | 157 | 279 | 228 | 167 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 2:45PM3.64m | 3:48AM3.02m | 3:23PM3.60m | 4:42AM2.87m | 4:07PM3.48m | 5:47AM2.72m | 5:00PM3.31m | 7:04AM2.63m | 6:11PM3.13m | 8:26AM2.65m | 7:43PM3.02m | 9:39AM2.79m | 9:08PM3.04m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:26PM0.33m | 9:13AM1.35m | 10:14PM0.41m | 9:56AM1.56m | 11:12PM0.56m | 10:51AM1.75m | 00:20AM0.70m | 12:05PM1.88m | 1:37AM0.78m | 1:42PM1.88m | 2:53AM0.76m | 3:16PM1.69m | 3:57AM0.70m | |||||||
— | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | |
7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | WNW 12 | W 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 16 | WNW 5 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 14 | W 6 |
911 | 411 | 451 | 286 | 250 | 166 | 123 | 86 | 52 | 60 | 55 | 43 | 163 | 18 | 107 | 137 | 157 | 279 | 95 | 132 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 9 | SW 17 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | WSW 8 | SW 16 | WSW 8 | W 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 11 | W 10 |
190 | 82 | 196 | 255 | 203 | 224 | 169 | 102 | 62 | 186 | 39 | 163 | 35 | 161 | 22 | 71 | 119 | 116 | 12 | 136 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 14 | WNW 8 | SW 13 | WNW 8 | SW 13 | WSW 8 | WNW 5 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 14 |
76 | 192 | 57 | 44 | 36 | 31 | 24 | 28 | 123 | 41 | 85 | 38 | 78 | 32 | 10 | 22 | 35 | 19 | 5 | 138 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | ESE 2 | SE 3 | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | W 6 | WNW 6 |
7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 11 | 80 | 43 | 228 | 167 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 226 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 124 | 0 | 0 | 151 | 17 | 21 | 123 | 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.










