Cox Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 49.10° N 125.88° W

Issued: 10 am 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Cox Bay sea temperature is
12.3° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 20 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, W swell with 822 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Saturday (Jun 20) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 15s. 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 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sat 20th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf 5PM (Sat 20th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 27th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 9s

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 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
2
3
1
0
2
2
0
2
3
0
0
2
2
2
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
2.1
WNW
7
1.7
WNW
7
2.4
WNW
7
2.2
WNW
8
0.6
SSW
20
0.6
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
1.8
WSW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
404
293
211
430
441
310
261
261
443
286
607
512
255
246
211
276
255
229
326
310
563
Wind (km/h)
15
S
5
W
5
SE
10
S
10
WNW
5
W
10
SSW
10
WNW
15
NW
5
W
20
WNW
10
WNW
5
W
20
WNW
15
WNW
10
SSE
20
ESE
25
ESE
5
SSW
15
W
20
WNW
Wind State
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
off
off
glassy
on
cross-on
High Tide
6:14PM3.09m
6:11AM2.75m
7:03PM3.08m
7:22AM2.55m
7:53PM3.09m
8:42AM2.45m
8:43PM3.10m
10:01AM2.46m
9:32PM3.12m
11:07AM2.54m
10:18PM3.15m
12:00PM2.63m
11:01PM3.19m
Low Tide
11:39AM0.51m
00:23AM1.23m
12:27PM0.82m
1:33AM1.16m
1:19PM1.12m
2:40AM1.07m
2:16PM1.38m
3:41AM0.95m
3:16PM1.58m
4:37AM0.83m
4:14PM1.69m
5:27AM0.71m
5:06PM1.74m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
mod rain
heavy rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
<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
5:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:30
9:30
9:31
9:31
9:31
9:31
9:31
 mm
8
15
3
Temp °C
12
13
13
12
13
14
15
16
16
15
15
14
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
13
13
Feels °C
10
12
12
11
11
14
14
14
14
14
13
10
13
10
9
10
9
8
10
10
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
1
WNW
7
1
WNW
6
0.8
SSW
14
1.6
WNW
7
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SSW
20
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
16
0.9
SW
7
1.4
WSW
8
1.8
WSW
9
Energy kJ
404
293
211
137
110
102
88
261
273
121
114
84
253
140
211
276
255
229
89
264
563
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
14
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
19
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
Energy kJ
220
217
208
430
441
310
261
124
261
79
129
127
64
246
106
140
68
68
326
310
144
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
18
0.3
S
12
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SW
20
0.1
S
11
0.5
SW
18
0.1
W
12
0.2
SSW
21
0.2
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
WNW
10
0.4
SW
12
0.5
W
5
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.7
W
8
0.8
SSE
6
0.5
SW
19
Energy kJ
123
209
174
25
99
97
97
2
154
3
45
40
98
21
36
12
17
16
63
38
183
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
6
2.1
WNW
7
1.7
WNW
7
2.4
WNW
7
2.2
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
7
1.8
WNW
6
1
W
6
0.4
SW
6
1.2
SE
5
1.3
SSE
6
Energy kJ
68
443
286
607
512
255
244
62
10
65
115
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
1
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
119
0
0
123
226
0
93
825
93
0
825
9
0
1254
93
0
0
0
0
825
135
Best forecast wave conditions in Vancouver Island
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
1
3
2
3
2
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Canada
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
1
2
3
2
3
2
1
4
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
9
5
7
5
7
5
6
5
7
9
7
6
7
5
5
5
5
6
6
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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