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Cox Bay Surf Forecast
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Cox Bay surfForecast / Vancouver Island / Canada
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 19 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Cox Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cox Bay sea temperature is
12.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Tuesday (May 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 19th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 20th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 26th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cox Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed night, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the ESE by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
W 12 | WNW 8 | W 11 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | W 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | |
1005 | 613 | 198 | 210 | 316 | 121 | 188 | 468 | 171 | 629 | 1156 | 507 | 813 | 369 | 806 | 663 | 556 | 696 | 640 | 1458 | 1470 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | cross-on | |
High Tide | 4:06PM3.04m | 3:20AM3.57m | 5:01PM2.97m | 4:18AM3.33m | 5:57PM2.92m | 5:22AM3.07m | 6:55PM2.91m | 6:34AM2.84m | 7:53PM2.94m | 7:52AM2.67m | 8:47PM3.02m | 9:10AM2.61m | 9:36PM3.10m | 10:21AM2.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:22PM1.51m | 10:22AM0.08m | 10:20PM1.53m | 11:17AM0.28m | 11:27PM1.54m | 12:14PM0.49m | 00:45AM1.49m | 1:13PM0.71m | 2:06AM1.36m | 2:11PM0.92m | 3:15AM1.17m | 3:08PM1.11m | 4:14AM0.98m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 |
 | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:10 | 9:13 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 16 | 19 | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 7 | W 8 | WNW 9 | SW 17 | SW 15 | W 15 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
 kJ | 98 | 375 | 151 | 151 | 316 | 121 | 109 | 76 | 171 | 476 | 755 | 145 | 104 | 275 | 806 | 663 | 556 | 696 | 640 | 1458 | 1470 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | W 12 | W 11 | SW 16 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 19 | SW 19 | W 10 | SW 15 | SW 18 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 6 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 34 | 224 | 198 | 94 | 164 | 96 | 131 | 184 | 158 | 143 | 246 | 13 | 13 | 119 | 121 | 122 | 32 | 125 | 121 | 84 | 237 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 24 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 21 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | SW 15 | S 13 | S 13 | W 19 | S 24 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 16 | S 12 | SW 14 | SW 18 | S 11 |
| kJ | 22 | 100 | 130 | 72 | 89 | 121 | 15 | 43 | 141 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 124 | 11 | 52 | 80 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 7 | — | — | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1005 | 613 | — | 210 | — | — | 188 | 468 | — | 629 | 1156 | 507 | 813 | 369 | — | — | 68 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1386 | 0 | 119 | 220 | 0 | 119 | 1019 | 9 | 119 | 123 | 0 | 123 | 810 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 145 | 0 | 119 | 0 | 119 |
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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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