Cox Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 49.10° N 125.88° W

Cox Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cox Bay sea temperature is
13.1° C
0.9° 

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 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 547 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. 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 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 9th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 9th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 8th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 18s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s heading our way.

We’re in for a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks. There’s a bit of a slow start, but things are looking up with a couple of proper standouts, especially if you can wait for the big stuff later on.

The first real window of opportunity hits on Thursday, July 9th at Cox Bay. The morning starts with a glassy, calm surface and a light rain. We’ve got a 3ft swell rolling in from the SSW with a long 16-second period, carrying a combined energy of 609 (moderate). The water is sitting at 56°, which is about 2° cooler than the average for this time of year, so nothing wild, just a little on the fresh side. The afternoon cleans up even more with a cross-off breeze from the ESE, making for some nice, clean lines. That long period groundswell is going to wrap in nicely at this beach and point setup, giving you some proper shape. This is a solid option for a beginner-friendly wave.

Friday, July 10th afternoon looks like another winner. The wind drops to a complete glass-off, dead calm, with the same 3ft SSW swell and a 15-second period. The combined energy is still solid at 630 (moderate). It’s going to be clean as a whistle out there.

Now, the real standout – and I mean the one to circle on your calendar – is Monday, July 20th. The afternoon session is looking exceptional. We’re talking a 10ft WNW swell, with the combined energy blasting through at 1813 (very strong). Winds are glassy from the NW. That’s a big, powerful swell, so this is strictly for the experienced crew. The 9-second period means it’s a shorter period groundswell, which will actually be a good thing for this beach-and-point setup, keeping the waves from getting too straight and mushy. The morning of that same day also has an 8ft swell with 1157 (strong) energy, so the whole day is a winner for the experts.

The rest of the window has some smaller, more marginal days. You’ll see a bit of a drop-off after the 10th, with a few glassy mornings around the 13th offering smaller 2ft SSW swell, but the energy is low (206-221). That’s more of a longboard session. The weekend of the 19th sees a building swell, but it’s a bit bumpy with cross-onshore winds, so it’s not as clean as the 20th.

So, to sum it up: get out for the clean, glassy conditions on Thursday the 9th and Friday the 10th for some fun, manageable waves. But if you’re an experienced surfer hungry for some serious power, the afternoon of Monday, July 20th is your day. The swell is big, the energy is high, and the wind is glassy. Just don’t take a beginner out there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
7:37PM3.20m
8:49AM2.43m
8:32PM3.31m
10:10AM2.51m
9:30PM3.43m
11:23AM2.66m
10:29PM3.56m
12:23PM2.82m
11:27PM3.67m
1:14PM2.97m
00:24AM3.73m
2:00PM3.09m
1:20AM3.73m
Low Tide
12:57PM1.33m
2:36AM0.86m
1:58PM1.54m
3:41AM0.64m
3:08PM1.67m
4:45AM0.41m
4:19PM1.71m
5:44AM0.19m
5:24PM1.65m
6:39AM-0.00m
6:24PM1.52m
7:29AM-0.13m
7:19PM1.37m
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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.

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