Cox Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’re in a bit of a flat spell. The first few days are a write-off with tiny, weak swell and cross-onshore winds making a mess of things. The water temp is sitting at about 59°F, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so nothing to shock you there.

The first real glimmer of hope hits on Tuesday afternoon, the 21st of July. The swell is small, only 2ft from the SW, but the wind goes glassy. That’s a rare treat and will make for some silky, clean conditions. It’s small, but if you've got a longboard, you'll be smiling. The combined energy is moderate (382).

Wednesday the 22nd keeps that glassy feel going into the afternoon, with a clean 4ft from the WNW. A little more push, but still very manageable. The wind goes dead calm, so expect some real beauty.

Now, if you're looking for the standout of the whole forecast, you've got to circle Thursday the 24th of July. The morning session at Cox Bay is where it's at. The swell is still small at 2ft, but the period is a very long 26 seconds from the SW. That’s pure groundswell energy, and the combined energy is strong (604). The wind is light and cross-offshore, which means clean, peeling lines. The wave quality is expected to be very good. Be aware though, the crowds here can be a factor sometimes, so get there early.

The following weekend, the 26th of July, is another solid shout. Sunday morning and afternoon both look very good. The swell bumps up to 3ft to 3ft from the SW, with a long period of 20-21 seconds. The combined energy is very strong (910 and 996). The wind is a clean cross-offshore again. This is prime Cox Bay.

After that, the surf gets a bit messy through the end of July and early August, with a lot of onshore wind and onshore swell. There’s a pulse of bigger swell on the 3rd of August, with 6ft and even 10ft from the WNW. That 10ft is serious size – only for experts. The period is short (8 seconds) though, so it’ll be a bit crumbly and onshore, making it a tough paddle.

So, the best bets are the 21st and 22nd for glassy small waves, but the absolute standout is the morning of the 24th of July for that long-period groundswell and clean conditions. The 26th is a close second for a full day of fun.

Rusty.

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