Cox Bay Surf Spot, Canada
Canada
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Where is Cox Bay?
Cox Bay is an A-frame beach break near Tofino in Canada. Best season: September to April (winter NW swells). Level: Beginner. GPS: 49.1070, -125.8880.
| Location | Tofino, Canada |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 49.1070, -125.8880 |
| Wave type | Beach break |
| Direction | A-frame peaks (lefts and rights) |
| Wave quality | Fun and forgiving |
| Best season | September to April (winter NW swells) |
| Tide | All tides; sandbar-dependent |
| Consistency | Consistent, manageable size |
| Skill level | Beginner |
| Crowds | Popular with surf schools — busiest on weekends |
About This Break
Canada's surf capital — cold, misty, rainforest-backed peaks that break year-round. Cox Bay is a beginner-level A-frame beach break near Tofino in Canada, delivering fun and forgiving waves for first-timers, improvers and longboarders. It is most consistent from September to April (winter NW swells). All tides; sandbar-dependent. Rip currents form between the sandbars — always check conditions before paddling out. Dreaming of waking up to Cox Bay?
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Local Knowledge
Rip currents form between the sandbars — always check conditions before paddling out.
Cox Bay (Tofino): Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cox Bay?
Cox Bay is an A-frame beach break near Tofino in Canada. Its GPS coordinates are 49.1070, -125.8880.
When is the best time to surf Cox Bay?
The best season to surf Cox Bay is September to April (winter NW swells). Tide: all tides; sandbar-dependent. Consistency: consistent, manageable size.
Is Cox Bay good for beginners?
Yes. Cox Bay is rated Beginner — an A-frame beach break, so beginners can surf it on the smaller days. Rip currents form between the sandbars — always check conditions before paddling out.