Cox Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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