Cox Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 49.10° N 125.88° W

Issued: 4 pm 27 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Cox Bay sea temperature is
13.5° 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 28 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, WNW swell with 2,141 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s 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 Sunday (Jun 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 18s 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 8PM. 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+) 2AM (Sun 28th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 28th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 29th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun night, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue night, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
2
1
4
2
2
4
2
1
2
2
1
3
1
0
3
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
W
9
3
WNW
9
1.8
W
8
2.5
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
9
2
W
9
3
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
9
2
WNW
8
3
WNW
8
3
WNW
9
2
WNW
8
2
WNW
7
1.9
WNW
7
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
1.5
WNW
6
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
651
1343
450
824
933
675
1467
993
547
1147
1383
475
372
355
211
264
186
160
174
120
144
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
0
NNE
10
SW
15
WNW
0
E
10
SSW
15
WNW
0
SE
5
SW
15
WNW
10
NW
10
S
10
WNW
0
WNW
10
SSW
10
W
5
ESE
10
SSW
15
WNW
15
NW
10
W
Wind State
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
glassy
cross
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
High Tide
11:42PM3.23m
1:25PM2.76m
00:20AM3.26m
2:00PM2.80m
00:58AM3.28m
2:33PM2.84m
1:35AM3.28m
3:06PM2.87m
2:13AM3.24m
3:39PM2.89m
2:52AM3.17m
4:12PM2.91m
3:34AM3.05m
Low Tide
5:51PM1.75m
6:51AM0.51m
6:30PM1.73m
7:27AM0.44m
7:08PM1.69m
8:01AM0.40m
7:45PM1.64m
8:35AM0.39m
8:23PM1.59m
9:07AM0.41m
9:03PM1.53m
9:39AM0.48m
9:47PM1.47m
10:12AM0.58m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:20
5:20
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:24
5:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:31
9:31
9:31
9:30
9:30
9:30
9:30
9:30
 mm
Temp °C
13
13
12
13
14
12
12
14
12
13
14
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
Feels °C
12
10
11
12
13
11
11
11
11
10
11
11
11
9
11
10
10
11
10
9
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
W
9
2.4
W
9
1.8
W
8
0.6
SSW
16
2.5
WNW
9
2
W
9
0.6
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SSW
15
2.3
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
8
0.6
SW
18
1.6
WNW
7
1
W
6
0.7
SW
16
1.3
WNW
6
0.9
W
7
0.6
SW
15
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
W
8
Energy kJ
651
859
450
175
933
675
173
84
104
85
720
287
252
233
81
264
143
70
174
101
80
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
17
0.7
SW
18
0.5
SW
17
0.3
W
12
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.1
SW
22
0.2
SSW
21
0.2
SSW
21
0.5
SW
20
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.1
W
15
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
18
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SSW
15
Energy kJ
309
316
148
27
261
171
19
45
44
186
61
154
46
80
211
4
127
160
61
104
144
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
14
0.1
W
15
0.4
SW
14
0.1
S
24
0.1
SW
22
0.3
SW
18
0.2
SSW
21
0.1
W
18
0.4
SW
20
0.3
SW
13
0.1
S
13
0.4
SW
14
0.1
SW
21
0.1
W
15
0.4
SW
19
0.4
WNW
8
0.3
W
14
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
WNW
12
Energy kJ
118
4
46
11
19
49
43
6
97
28
3
50
18
4
96
22
32
120
49
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
8
3
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
9
2
WNW
8
3
WNW
8
3
WNW
9
2
WNW
8
2
WNW
7
1.9
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
7
Energy kJ
1343
824
1467
993
547
1147
1383
475
372
355
99
186
91
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
2
1
4
2
2
4
2
2
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
2793
0
119
220
0
119
135
0
135
1708
9
119
123
0
376
123
0
135
1386
163
1249
Best forecast wave conditions in Vancouver Island
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
4
2
4
2
3
2
1
3
3
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Canada
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
2
1
4
2
1
4
2
3
2
1
3
2
2
3
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
9
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
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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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