Cow Bay
Nova Scotia · Canada
Surf spotgood for intermediates and advanced surfers
The closest spot to Halifax, works on hurricane swell. Best wind — N.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Surf spot |
|---|---|
| Good for | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | south |
| Working swell | from east — southwest |
| Coordinates | 44.61, -63.42 |
FAQ
Is Cow Bay good for beginners?
Cow Bay is a spot for intermediates and advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for Cow Bay today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#nova-scotia/cow-bay. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Nova Scotia
- Rainbow Haven — Beach break, beginners
- Lawrencetown Point — Boulder point, right-hander, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Lawrencetown Beach — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Martinique Beach — Long beach break, beginners and intermediates