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Cow Bay surf Forecast / Nova Scotia / Canada

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Thursday 25 Apr 2024 ADT
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Cow Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cow Bay sea temperature is 5.9°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 3.0 °C max: 4.7 °C min: 1.5 °C)
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Cow Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cow Bay sea temperature is 5.9°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 3.0 °C max: 4.7 °C min: 1.5 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cow Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Cow Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 25) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cow Bay in the next 12 days are 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 01) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 25) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Thu 25th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 29th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 1st May)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cow Bay over the next 12 days.

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Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SSE
1
SSE
1
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.7
SE
0.5
SE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
SE
0.7
E
0.8
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.9
E
1.5
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.7
E
2
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.2
ESE
1
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.7
SE
1.7
ESE
1.9
SSE
1.2
S
0.9
S
0.8
SE
1.2
SE
1.3
SE
1.6
SE
1.5
ESE
Period(s) (?)1098887111010991010988911101010998889799889999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)2951511471035725453423781012887253882342004199426594803632321471111051118128961921510586251307406370
Wind
(km/h)
30
WNW
25
W
15
NW
10
WNW
10
WSW
5
NE
15
NE
5
WSW
10
NNE
10
N
10
SSW
10
NW
10
NNW
30
N
35
N
30
N
20
N
15
NNW
15
N
10
WNW
5
NNW
10
S
15
S
0
SW
10
NW
10
NW
5
NE
10
SW
15
SSW
10
SSW
5
WSW
10
WSW
10
W
10
W
10
SSW
0
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
offcross-
on
offoffoffoffcross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
glasscross-
on
onglassoffoffglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:51AM
1.53
9:56PM
1.68
10:29AM
1.50
10:32PM
1.66
11:10AM
1.46
11:12PM
1.62
11:54AM
1.41
11:56PM
1.58
12:46PM
1.37
12:49AM
1.52
1:48PM
1.36
1:53AM
1.48
2:58PM
1.38
3:06AM
1.46
4:07PM
1.46
4:19AM
1.48
5:07PM
1.57
5:25AM
1.53
6:00PM
1.69
6:23AM
1.59
6:49PM
1.79
7:17AM
1.64
7:36PM
1.87
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:04PM
0.41
4:39AM
0.22
4:40PM
0.44
5:17AM
0.24
5:18PM
0.48
6:00AM
0.27
6:03PM
0.52
6:48AM
0.30
6:56PM
0.56
7:43AM
0.33
7:59PM
0.57
8:43AM
0.33
9:09PM
0.55
9:46AM
0.32
10:21PM
0.48
10:49AM
0.28
11:29PM
0.37
11:49AM
0.23
12:31AM
0.24
12:45PM
0.19
1:27AM
0.11
1:38PM
0.16
2:19AM
0.02
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Sunrise6:11--6:09--6:09--6:07--6:05--6:03--6:03--6:01--6:00--5:58--5:56--5:56--
Sunset-8:10--8:12--8:14--8:15--8:15--8:16--8:19--8:20--8:21--8:22--8:22--8:24-
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Rain (mm)
---------------------541--11-1----1-
Temp. °C266676574710911946926107567787676655576
Feels °C (?)-6-1112224136572-5-13-4364225455333322234

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 7°C on Fri afternoon, min -3°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Thu morning, calm by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 11°C on Mon morning, min 0°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the N by Mon night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed afternoon, min 3°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sat afternoon, min 4°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Cow Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cow Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Cow Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cow 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 (Cow 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 Cow 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Nova Scotia? If you are looking for accommodation near Cow Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nova Scotia, consider staying in Cole Harbour which is 8 km (5 miles) away. Other places in and around Nova Scotia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Dartmouth which is 12 km (7 miles) away, Halifax, Kings County and East Hants.

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