Cox Bay Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

SW, W

Wind

Glassy or NE.

Surf Height

Waist high-overhead.

Tide

Incoming, medium to high.

Cox Bay Surf Guide

Both ends of the flat, broad beach offer plenty in the way of shifty beachbreak walls, while the middle of the beach combines both the N and S swell energy to throw up some decent wedge peaks. The whole shebang generally closes out with anything over six feet, but surprises can be had. The southern headland offers good protection against S winds. Cox is a huge beach, so there's plenty of room for everyone.

Ability Level

Beginner - Intermediate

BegIntAdv

Beginner-Intermediate.

Local Vibe

Welcoming

WelcomingIntimidating

Stoked.

Crowd Factor

Moderate

MellowHeavy

Weekends and summers can be packed; weekdays are uncrowded.

Spot Rating

Fun

PoorPerfect

Fun.

Shoulder Burn

Light

LightExhausting

Not too bad.

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

Clean.

Hazards

None.

Bring Your

Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish

Access

Simple.

Bottom

Sand.

Best Season

September-February.

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