
Surf Forecasts:
Cox Bay surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SW swell with 307 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s 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 0.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cox Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue night, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed night, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 8 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 17 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SW 16 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 21 | SSW 16 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
211 | 164 | 144 | 118 | 85 | 103 | 106 | 108 | 136 | 91 | 117 | 291 | 206 | 172 | 284 | 160 | 146 | 236 | 236 | 179 | 197 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 2:43PM3.50m | 3:19AM3.10m | 3:14PM3.43m | 4:01AM2.92m | 3:46PM3.31m | 4:47AM2.73m | 4:20PM3.16m | 5:39AM2.54m | 4:59PM3.00m | 6:47AM2.40m | 5:51PM2.85m | 8:22AM2.37m | 7:09PM2.74m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:30AM0.79m | 9:06PM0.56m | 9:03AM1.04m | 9:46PM0.63m | 9:36AM1.29m | 10:28PM0.75m | 10:10AM1.53m | 11:16PM0.91m | 10:49AM1.74m | 00:15AM1.05m | 11:39AM1.91m | 1:28AM1.14m | 12:57PM2.02m | 2:43AM1.14m | |||||||
6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
— | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | SW 18 |
134 | 104 | 121 | 94 | 77 | 57 | 69 | 108 | 136 | 91 | 117 | 291 | 206 | 172 | 284 | 114 | 47 | 76 | 45 | 30 | 197 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 21 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | WNW 7 |
211 | 164 | 144 | 118 | 85 | 84 | 82 | 39 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 74 | 170 | 61 | 117 | 102 | 45 | 236 | 236 | 179 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | W 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SSW 18 | SW 21 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
11 | 10 | 17 | 57 | 55 | 103 | 106 | 106 | 37 | 37 | 22 | 39 | 22 | 73 | 61 | 160 | 146 | 95 | 85 | 82 | 79 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 123 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 93 | 124 | 1 | 93 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 145 | 0 | 0 | 93 | 0 | 0 | 162 | 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.










