Cox Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 49.10° N 125.88° W

Issued: 4 pm 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cox Bay sea temperature is
13.4° 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 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 20 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, WNW swell with 1,931 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 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 Friday (Jun 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 19th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 20th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 20th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 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 18°C on Thu night, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon night, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
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
3
3
1
5
3
2
3
2
2
3
1
2
2
0
0
3
2
1
3
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
18
3
WNW
9
2
WNW
9
3
WNW
9
3.5
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
8
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
2.2
WNW
8
1.8
WNW
7
3
WNW
7
2.1
WNW
8
1.8
WNW
7
2.1
WNW
8
2.1
WNW
8
0.7
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
516
1261
617
1202
1931
413
315
216
430
441
310
261
261
618
295
833
495
353
509
561
276
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
10
NNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
0
W
10
SSE
5
WSW
5
SSE
10
S
10
WNW
5
N
5
SSW
10
WNW
10
NW
20
WNW
30
WNW
0
SE
10
S
15
WNW
5
SE
10
S
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross
on
cross-off
cross
High Tide
4:39PM3.11m
4:10AM3.28m
5:26PM3.10m
5:08AM3.01m
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
Low Tide
10:14PM1.31m
10:52AM0.24m
11:16PM1.28m
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
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:30
9:30
9:30
9:30
9:31
9:31
9:31
9:31
 mm
Temp °C
16
18
15
15
16
13
13
13
13
14
16
17
18
21
18
16
14
12
12
13
12
Feels °C
13
16
14
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
16
16
16
20
14
11
9
11
10
10
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
18
2.1
WNW
9
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
2.5
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1
WNW
7
1.2
WNW
7
1.6
WNW
8
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
13
1.4
WNW
7
0.6
SSW
14
2.1
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
7
Energy kJ
516
697
306
302
994
413
315
216
159
133
155
96
135
296
121
114
84
208
140
561
171
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
14
0.9
SW
16
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.8
SW
15
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
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
20
0.6
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
Energy kJ
70
381
61
34
273
220
217
208
430
441
310
261
261
208
79
129
127
253
248
211
276
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
13
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
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.1
SW
22
0.2
SSW
21
0.2
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
19
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
Energy kJ
68
68
63
37
57
123
209
174
25
99
97
97
124
154
18
45
40
64
214
106
103
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WNW
8
3
WNW
9
2
WNW
9
3
WNW
9
3.5
WNW
9
2.2
WNW
8
1.8
WNW
7
3
WNW
7
2.1
WNW
8
1.8
WNW
7
2.1
WNW
8
Energy kJ
380
1261
617
1202
1931
618
295
833
495
353
509
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
1
5
3
3
3
1
2
3
2
1
2
1
2
3
2
1
3
2
Distance (km)
763
1
119
165
0
0
2
0
123
226
0
1
145
21
145
810
0
119
123
0
119
Best forecast wave conditions in Vancouver Island
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
5
3
3
3
1
3
2
1
2
1
4
1
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Canada
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
1
5
3
3
3
1
2
3
2
1
2
3
2
4
1
1
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
4
5
8
9
7
7
6
6
6
5
6
5
5
7
6
7
9
7
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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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