Cox Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 49.10° N 125.88° W

Issued: 10 am 10 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cox Bay sea temperature is
12.3° 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 10 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 11 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 17 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, WNW swell with 1,255 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s 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 (Jun 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 10s. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 11th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 18s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 11th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 18s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 17th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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 17°C on Fri night, min 10°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat night, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
1
0
2
2
1
2
1
0
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
0
0
4
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
19
1.1
SSW
19
1.1
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1.6
WNW
8
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
1.1
WNW
7
0.5
SSW
18
1.1
W
10
1.8
WNW
7
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SW
24
2.1
WNW
7
0.9
SW
21
3
WNW
7
2.5
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1011
856
713
705
697
487
487
362
308
165
165
125
178
220
363
206
444
432
756
870
850
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
W
5
N
10
W
20
WNW
5
NNW
5
SSW
10
WNW
5
NE
10
SW
10
WNW
10
NNE
5
SW
10
NW
5
NW
5
WNW
20
WNW
20
NW
30
WNW
30
WNW
0
ENE
Wind State
on
on
cross
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
High Tide
9:14AM2.50m
9:19PM3.23m
10:26AM2.60m
10:05PM3.42m
11:30AM2.74m
10:53PM3.59m
12:29PM2.88m
11:43PM3.73m
1:23PM2.99m
00:34AM3.80m
2:14PM3.07m
1:26AM3.79m
3:03PM3.11m
2:20AM3.70m
Low Tide
2:49PM1.29m
4:09AM0.70m
3:46PM1.41m
5:03AM0.40m
4:41PM1.50m
5:57AM0.15m
5:37PM1.54m
6:49AM-0.05m
6:32PM1.53m
7:40AM-0.17m
7:27PM1.48m
8:29AM-0.19m
8:21PM1.42m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
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>
9:27
9:27
9:28
9:28
9:29
9:29
9:30
 mm
Temp °C
11
11
11
11
12
12
12
15
17
17
19
22
22
22
22
18
16
15
15
14
13
Feels °C
9
8
9
10
8
8
11
12
16
16
16
20
21
20
20
16
14
10
11
9
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WSW
9
1.4
WSW
9
1.2
W
9
1.1
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
18
1.3
WNW
6
1.2
W
7
0.9
SSW
16
1.6
WNW
8
1
W
7
0.6
SSW
14
1.1
WNW
7
0.8
WNW
7
0.5
SSW
18
1.5
WNW
7
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SW
24
0.6
W
10
0.9
SW
21
0.9
SW
21
0.9
SW
20
Energy kJ
383
326
215
705
697
134
131
362
308
106
165
125
60
178
222
206
444
77
756
763
552
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
19
1.1
SSW
19
1.1
SSW
18
1
W
10
1
W
10
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.5
W
11
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
14
0.6
W
10
0.5
SSW
13
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
24
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
Energy kJ
1011
856
713
204
202
487
487
55
169
165
74
116
71
101
79
55
203
368
125
125
163
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.6
W
10
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
21
0.4
W
10
0.1
W
23
0.3
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
18
0.1
SW
24
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
W
10
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
14
Energy kJ
87
84
67
43
75
18
18
30
11
72
178
22
149
49
56
125
29
29
165
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WNW
6
1.3
W
7
1
W
7
1.1
W
10
1.8
WNW
7
1.2
WNW
7
2
WNW
7
2.1
WNW
7
2.1
W
7
3
WNW
7
2.5
WNW
8
Energy kJ
173
152
100
220
363
135
350
432
427
870
850
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
3
2
3
1
3
2
1
1
2
2
1
3
1
1
2
1
3
4
Distance (km)
687
687
1
343
1387
1
119
1043
0
119
151
0
0
145
1
119
687
119
123
810
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Vancouver Island
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
4
3
1
3
1
1
2
2
1
3
1
1
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Canada
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
4
1
1
3
1
1
3
1
1
2
2
1
3
1
1
2
1
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
7
6
6
8
7
5
5
5
5
5
9
5
5
5
5
5
7
8
8
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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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