Cox Bay Surf Break
Lat Long: 49.10° N 125.88° W

Cox Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Cox Bay

Issued: 10 pm 04 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Cox Bay sea temperature is
12.2° 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 5 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, W swell with 1,023 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 5 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period with W 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 Friday (Jun 05) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cox Bay in the next 16 days are 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jun 08) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 5th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 5th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 5th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cox Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thu
11
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
2
0
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
0
1
3
1
3
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
WSW
12
2
W
11
1.1
SW
19
1.1
SW
17
1.1
SW
17
1.2
SSW
17
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
1.4
WSW
8
0.7
SSW
24
0.5
SSW
23
1
SSW
21
0.8
SSW
21
1.2
SSW
19
1.1
SSW
19
1.1
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1012
953
837
687
695
798
552
496
441
358
239
220
487
303
871
511
1011
856
713
705
582
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
5
SW
10
SSW
5
N
15
W
20
WNW
10
WNW
15
SSE
25
SE
25
E
20
E
5
S
5
NW
10
W
20
W
10
NW
10
SW
20
WNW
5
NW
5
SW
15
WNW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
3:46AM3.02m
5:26PM2.74m
4:34AM2.87m
6:10PM2.76m
5:29AM2.71m
6:56PM2.81m
6:36AM2.57m
7:44PM2.91m
7:54AM2.48m
8:32PM3.05m
9:14AM2.50m
9:19PM3.23m
10:26AM2.60m
Low Tide
10:02PM1.71m
10:43AM0.67m
10:53PM1.69m
11:25AM0.78m
11:55PM1.63m
12:10PM0.90m
1:03AM1.50m
1:01PM1.03m
2:09AM1.29m
1:54PM1.16m
3:11AM1.01m
2:49PM1.29m
4:09AM0.70m
3:46PM1.41m
mod rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
light rain
mod rain
mod rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:22
9:22
9:23
9:23
9:24
9:25
9:27
9:27
 mm
8
4
2
1
2
9
7
2
Temp °C
11
11
11
10
11
12
12
11
12
11
11
13
12
11
13
12
12
13
13
12
14
Feels °C
9
9
8
7
8
8
8
9
7
6
7
12
10
10
9
8
10
9
9
11
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
WSW
12
2
W
11
1.8
W
10
1.7
W
10
1.6
W
9
1.1
SW
17
1
SW
16
1
W
8
0.9
SSW
16
1.6
SW
7
0.9
WSW
8
1.4
WSW
8
1.4
WSW
8
1.3
WSW
8
1
SSW
21
0.9
W
8
1.4
W
8
1.1
SSW
19
1.3
W
8
1.2
W
8
1
SSW
18
Energy kJ
1012
953
720
561
449
687
515
111
441
261
105
210
245
212
871
111
273
856
223
176
582
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
19
1.1
SW
19
1.1
SW
17
1.1
SW
17
1.2
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1
SW
16
0.1
W
17
0.9
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SSE
6
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
21
1.2
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
18
Energy kJ
413
637
837
687
695
798
552
496
6
358
239
51
214
211
136
511
1011
67
713
705
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SSW
16
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
16
0.2
SSW
26
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SSW
24
0.5
SSW
23
0.2
W
16
0.6
WSW
10
0.5
SW
13
0.2
W
15
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
Energy kJ
211
214
280
4
2
3
5
66
220
487
303
20
65
88
17
44
44
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
W
9
1.6
W
8
1.1
SW
7
1
ESE
4
1.4
SSE
7
1.5
W
8
1
WNW
5
1.6
W
8
1.5
W
8
1.2
W
10
Energy kJ
516
338
115
32
180
275
56
356
298
268
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
4
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
1
3
3
1
2
3
1
3
Distance (km)
0
21
123
0
123
1386
93
0
119
17
0
0
21
825
1386
93
123
1386
1
135
1019
Best forecast wave conditions in Vancouver Island
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
4
2
3
3
1
3
3
2
3
3
4
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Canada
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
4
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
1
3
1
4
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
8
7
9
8
7
8
7
6
5
9
9
9
6
5
6
8
9
8
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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