Cox Bay

Cox Bay Beach

One of Tofino's most consistent surf beaches, a wide sandy stretch flanked by headlands on both sides, often hosting surfing competitions.

Cox Bay is about 1.5 km long and faces southwest, with surfable waves almost year-round. It is a common venue for Canadian surfing contests and has several surf schools. At the north end, tide pools among the headland rocks make a striking setting, and sunsets make great backlit photos of surfer silhouettes. Access is from the hotel area along the road and from public paths. Public parking is limited.

Opening hours

All day

Surfing · Beach · Sunset

Nearby sights

Chesterman Beach
Tofino Botanical Gardens (Naa'Waya'Sum Gardens)
Radar Hill
MacKenzie Beach
Tonquin Beach
Tofino Harbour
Meares Island Big Tree Trail
Roy Henry Vickers Gallery

Places to eat nearby

Tacofino Original Truck
The Pointe Restaurant (Wickaninnish Inn)
Shelter Restaurant
Wolf in the Fog
Big Daddy's Fish Fry