Cox Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

We're in for a bit of a slow start, but it looks like there’s some decent, clean waves on the horizon. The water's sitting at about 59°, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so nothin’ wild there.

Right now, Monday the 24th, it's not worth paddling out. We've got tiny swell and onshore wind – just a flat, choppy mess. Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th offer some small, clean waves in the morning. We're talking about 1-2 ft of southwest groundswell with a long 16-18 second period, and the wind is off-shore or cross-off. The energy is moderate (readings between 224 and 298), but the size is tiny. It's a good time for a beginner to get their feet wet, but nothing to get excited about.

Thursday the 27th stays small and clean, but pretty ordinary. We get a little bump in energy Saturday the 30th. Sunday morning the 30th, that's where it starts to look interesting. We've got a nice 3 ft SW swell with moderate energy (508), clean conditions, and a gentle cross-off breeze. This will be the pick of the first week for sure. It’s a nice, friendly size, suitable for most.

The following day, Monday the 31st, holds that same promise. The morning sees an offshore breeze from the east at 12 mph, cleaning up a 3 ft SSW swell into perfection. The energy is pumping (500), and it’s going to be clean as a whistle. If you can sneak out that morning, that’s your session.

Now, early September gets a bit iffy. Tuesday the 1st and Wednesday the 2nd see the swell filling in a bit more (up to 5 ft), but the wind turns onshore and the period drops to a weak, short 9-10 seconds. It'll be a lumpy, messy close-out—not worth the drive.

However, look at Thursday the 3rd of September. We get a glassy morning with a solid 5 ft of SSW swell. The period is short at 8 seconds, which means it’ll be a bit crumbly, but with glassy conditions, it'll be rideable and fun for those who know the bank. That’s a standout session for the more experienced crew, as it’s getting into the 5 ft range.

The second week is a bit of a mixed bag. Saturday the 6th and Monday the 7th look promising again, with clean cross-off winds and 3-3 ft SSW swells. The energy is moderate to strong (332-511). The real dark horse is Monday afternoon the 7th – a glassy 3 ft SSW swell with very strong energy (511). That could be a glassy, clean gem if the banks hold.

Tuesday the 8th winds down with a big, long-period 20-second groundswell from the SW hitting 2-3 ft. The energy is very strong (652-659), but the wind goes onshore. That swell will wrap in beautifully, but the chop on top will ruin it for paddle surfing. That setup might actually be more fun for the kite crowd.

The bottom line: Your best bets are Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st for clean, fun-sized waves for everyone. For a more powerful, glassy session, circle Thursday the 3rd of September.

Stay salty.
- Rusty

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