cox bay Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
12:00am

Swell

1ft

11s

Onshore wind

On

3mph

4mph

Rising tide

High

12:00pm

Weather

6°C

8°C

6/5mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

10 day surf forecast

Today 18 Jan

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	0-2ft 13s	3ft 21s	Cross 4mph 2mph	3ft 21s	5°C
	1-2ft 12s	3ft 13s	Cross 3mph 2mph	3ft 13s	6°C
	1ft 11s	3ft 9s	Cross 3mph 3mph	3ft 9s	6°C
	1ft 13s	3ft 9s	Cross 5mph 5mph	3ft 9s	6°C
	1ft 14s	2-3ft 9s	Cross 4mph 5mph	2-3ft 9s	6°C
	3-5ft 17s	3ft 12s	Off 3mph 3mph	3ft 12s	6°C
	5-6ft 18s	3ft 13s	Cross 6mph 5mph	3ft 13s	6°C
	6ft 17s	2-3ft 9s	Off 9mph 7mph	2-3ft 9s	5°C

Tommorrow 19 Jan

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1-4ft 16s	1-2ft 6s	Cross 4mph 4mph	1-2ft 6s	6°C
	0-1ft 13s	1ft 13s	Cross 5mph 4mph	1ft 13s	6°C
	Flat	1ft 16s	Cross 6mph 5mph	1ft 16s	5°C

Monday 20 Jan

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1ft 15s	3ft 16s	Cross 3mph 3mph	3ft 16s	6°C
	2-5ft 14s	4ft 16s	Cross 2mph 3mph	4ft 16s	6°C
	1-3ft 14s	4ft 13s	Cross 2mph 3mph	4ft 13s	6°C

Tuesday 21 Jan

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	6ft 14s	1ft 14s	Cross 5mph 6mph	1ft 14s	6°C
	1-4ft 14s	1-2ft 11s	Off 4mph 3mph	1-2ft 11s	6°C
	1ft 14s	2ft 10s	Cross 6mph 5mph	2ft 10s	6°C

Wednesday 22 Jan

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1-2ft 19s	2ft 8s	Cross 12mph 12mph	2ft 8s	7°C
	2ft 12s	2ft 15s	Cross 13mph 13mph	2ft 15s	7°C
	1-2ft 8s	2ft 14s	Cross 12mph 13mph	2ft 14s	6°C

Thursday 23 Jan

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1ft 12s	3ft 11s	Cross 15mph 16mph	3ft 11s	8°C
	1ft 12s	3ft 11s	Cross 15mph 17mph	3ft 11s	7°C
	1ft 12s	3ft 10s	Cross 18mph 19mph	3ft 10s	7°C

Friday 24 Jan

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	Flat	3-4ft 13s	Cross 22mph 28mph	3-4ft 13s	8°C
	Flat	3ft 13s	Cross 22mph 27mph	3ft 13s	8°C
	Flat	3ft 13s	Cross 21mph 28mph	3ft 13s	8°C

Saturday 25 Jan

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	0-1ft 18s	2-5ft 13s	Cross 19mph 22mph	2-5ft 13s	8°C 0.76mm/h
	1ft 17s	5ft 9s	On 16mph 17mph	5ft 9s	8°C 0.8mm/h
	0-1ft 17s	1-4ft 13s	Cross 18mph 20mph	1-4ft 13s	8°C 0.31mm/h

Sunday 26 Jan

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	2ft 7s	4ft 14s	Cross 15mph 17mph	4ft 14s	8°C
	0-1ft 10s	4-5ft 14s	Cross 14mph 15mph	4-5ft 14s	8°C
	2-5ft 14s	5ft 11s	Off 13mph 13mph	5ft 11s	8°C

Location guide

The surfing conditions at Cox Bay, Canada, are an ecstatic blend of raw Canadian wilderness and the rhythmic allure of the Pacific Ocean. Sharing its shores with the coastal rainforest, the atmosphere at Cox Bay marries the ever-changing moods of the ocean with the steadiness of the forest. Cox Bay, located in the heart of Tofino, delivers a balanced chemistry of elements that cater to surfers of varying skill levels. On one hand, its location's geographical attributes bring consistent waves for most of the year. On the other hand, the water temperature oscillates throughout the year; the sea gets a bit chilly, especially outside the peak summer months. Therefore, a wetsuit becomes a surfer's best friend during these times. The sandy bottom beach is a generous playground for beginners to find their balance and rhythm. However, the tides, which range significantly, can affect wave size and frequencies, necessitating an understanding of the tidal patterns. While Cox Bay can entertain a considerable crowd, the surf lineup never feels too crowded, engaging the spirit of friendliness and mutual respect synonymous with surf culture. Furthermore, beach breaks facilitate variations that transition well for intermediate and advanced surfers, who dare to ride bigger, faster waves that offer spontaneous transitions and maneuvers. Cox Bay epitomizes the Canadian west coast surf scene, presenting the perfect setting for anyone who wishes to engage with the ocean waves, whether they're the seasoned expert looking for an adrenaline rush or the beginner setting their first board onto the water.

Last updated: 18/01/25 12:00am