Cox Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 49.10° N 125.88° W

Issued: 4 pm 28 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Cox Bay sea temperature is
13.3° 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 29 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 29 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with 2,611 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 29 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s 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 Monday (Jun 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 16s. 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 29th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 29th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 29th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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 14°C on Tue night, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
4
2
2
4
3
0
3
2
0
1
2
2
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
WNW
8
2.4
WNW
8
2
W
9
2.5
WNW
9
2.4
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
9
3
WNW
9
3
WNW
9
2
WNW
8
0.6
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
1
W
8
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
484
785
646
1177
917
947
1312
1522
487
252
109
211
264
127
160
174
120
144
217
164
129
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
5
ESE
10
S
15
WNW
5
S
5
WSW
20
WNW
10
NW
10
S
15
WNW
5
WNW
10
SE
0
NW
5
NW
10
SW
10
W
5
NW
10
W
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
W
Wind State
on
glassy
cross
on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
High Tide
00:20AM3.26m
2:00PM2.80m
00:58AM3.28m
2:33PM2.84m
1:35AM3.28m
3:06PM2.87m
2:13AM3.24m
3:39PM2.89m
2:52AM3.17m
4:12PM2.91m
3:34AM3.05m
4:47PM2.94m
4:19AM2.90m
Low Tide
6:30PM1.73m
7:27AM0.44m
7:08PM1.69m
8:01AM0.40m
7:45PM1.64m
8:35AM0.39m
8:23PM1.59m
9:07AM0.41m
9:03PM1.53m
9:39AM0.48m
9:47PM1.47m
10:12AM0.58m
10:35PM1.40m
10:46AM0.71m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:20
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:24
5:24
5:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:31
9:31
9:30
9:30
9:30
9:30
9:30
9:30
 mm
1
Temp °C
13
13
12
12
12
12
13
14
12
12
12
11
12
12
13
13
13
14
14
15
14
Feels °C
12
10
11
11
10
12
9
10
11
11
9
9
11
10
13
12
11
12
11
13
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
16
2.4
WNW
8
2
W
9
0.6
SSW
16
2.4
WNW
9
2
WNW
9
0.4
SSW
15
2.4
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
8
0.6
SW
18
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
W
8
0.9
W
8
1
W
8
0.9
W
8
0.8
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
W
8
Energy kJ
175
785
646
173
917
600
85
838
302
252
109
98
100
121
95
76
58
58
217
164
42
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
12
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.1
SW
22
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
20
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
W
12
0.4
WNW
11
0.6
W
12
Energy kJ
46
261
171
19
84
104
186
61
154
46
80
211
264
127
160
174
104
144
72
40
104
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
12
0.1
S
24
0.1
S
24
0.1
SW
22
0.2
SSW
21
0.2
SSW
21
0.1
W
18
0.4
SW
20
0.3
SW
13
0.1
S
13
0.4
SW
14
0.1
SW
21
0.1
W
15
0.4
SW
19
0.2
W
14
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
WNW
12
0.2
SSW
21
0.4
W
13
0.6
SSW
14
Energy kJ
26
11
11
19
45
44
6
97
28
3
49
18
4
96
15
61
120
49
45
55
129
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
9
3
WNW
9
3
WNW
9
2
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
6
0.3
WNW
3
0.7
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
Energy kJ
484
1177
947
1312
1522
487
170
2
60
60
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
2
2
4
2
1
3
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
123
0
123
123
0
145
220
9
119
135
93
0
0
93
277
687
21
151
93
226
687
Best forecast wave conditions in Vancouver Island
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
4
2
3
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Canada
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
2
1
4
2
1
3
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
7
5
9
5
6
6
7
9
7
5
9
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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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