Cox Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's coming our way for Cox Bay over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, the early part of the window is a bit of a write-off. We’ve got a long stretch from now through the end of August with barely a whisper of decent surf. The swell is tiny, mostly around 1ft to 2ft, and while the period is long, the wave energy is weak (239 to 298 range). The wind is mostly cross-off or cross, but the waves just aren't there. It’s groundswell, sure, but it's just not enough to get excited about.

Heading into the first week of September, things start to look up. On Tuesday the 1st of September, we see a slight bump, with the swell holding around 2ft from the SSW. The wind is a clean cross-off from the SE, and the wave energy is picking up a touch (356). It’s still small, but it’s a step in the right direction.

Now, the real action starts to build. Wednesday the 2nd of September morning is a standout. We’ve got 3ft of swell, and the wind is glassy – absolute perfection. The wave energy is moderate (239), and it’s coming from the west. That is a sweet spot for Cox Bay. It’s a beach and point setup, so with the glassy conditions, this will be clean and fun for all levels.

For the experts, keep an eye on Tuesday the 8th of September. We’ve got a solid 5ft swell from the WNW, and while the period is a short 8 seconds, the wind is a clean cross-off. The wave energy is strong (546). A 5ft swell is getting into the territory where beginners might struggle, but for anyone with a bit of experience, the power will be there. Later that afternoon, the wind goes completely glassy with 5ft waves, which is a rare treat. The period picks up to 9 seconds, and the energy is still strong (468). That will be a special session for the locals who are on it.

On Saturday the 5th of September, we see some serious groundswell energy building. The morning offers 3ft waves under glassy conditions, but the energy reading of 611 tells you there’s power in the water. The following morning, Sunday the 6th, is another glassy morning with 3ft waves and very strong wave energy (588). These southwest swells with a long period (16-18 seconds) will be holding a lot of punch for their size.

Overall, the best of the best is the glassy morning of Wednesday the 2nd of September for clean, fun waves, and the afternoon of Tuesday the 8th of September for the bigger, more powerful swell under ideal conditions. The water temperature is sitting about average for this time of year. Hang in there, the wait is almost over.

Rusty.

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