3 spots within 2 km of Cowes: 1 beach break, 2 reef breaks.
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A quiet day: no spot here rates Fair or better today.
Forecast updated 20 Oct, 01:03 UTC.
Best months for intermediate surfers: June to September. The water goes from about 13 °C in August (5/4 mm hooded) to 19 °C in March (3/2 mm fullsuit).
| Month | Rideable days | Good days | Beginner days | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 19 °C |
| Feb | 3 | 0 | 0 | 19 °C |
| Mar | 5 | 0 | 0 | 19 °C |
| Apr | 6 | 0 | 0 | 18 °C |
| May | 5 | 0 | 0 | 17 °C |
| Jun | 7 | 0 | 0 | 15 °C |
| Jul | 8 | 0 | 0 | 14 °C |
| Aug | 8 | 0 | 0 | 13 °C |
| Sep | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 °C |
| Oct | 5 | 0 | 0 | 15 °C |
| Nov | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 °C |
| Dec | 2 | 0 | 0 | 17 °C |
Days per month at the best third of the 3 spots for each level, from three years of wave and wind model data.
The best-known are Cat Bay, Flynns Reef, Centre Crack. In all, 3 spots lie within 2 km: 1 beach break, 2 reef breaks.
Cowes is mostly for intermediate and advanced surfers: reefs, points or powerful beach breaks. Beginners should take a lesson and stay on the smallest days.
For intermediate surfers June to September.
The sea goes from about 13 °C in August (5/4 mm hooded) to 19 °C in March (3/2 mm fullsuit).