Coxs Bazar
Cox's Bazar claims the remarkable distinction of being the world's longest natural sandy beach—120 kilometers of unbroken coastline stretching along Bangladesh's Bay of Bengal shore. The Bangladesh Surf Club has been steadily introducing the sport to a country with virtually no surfing tradition, working with local youth and building community around the waves. The surf is gentle and beginner-friendly, the crowds (on the beach, not in the water) are immense, and the experience of surfing in Bangladesh is unlike anywhere else. A genuinely pioneering scene in an unexpected place.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SW (220°)
- Direction range
- 200° - 260°
- Size range
- 0.5m - 1.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.2m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 10s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ENE (70°)
- Offshore range
- 30° - 110°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 2m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
2/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: Direct flights from Dhaka. 120km unbroken beach.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Coxs Bazar?
Coxs Bazar works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.3m and 2m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Coxs Bazar?
Offshore wind at Coxs Bazar blows from the ENE (70°). Anything in the 30° to 110° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Coxs Bazar?
Coxs Bazar wants SW swell (200° to 260°) between 0.5m and 1.5m, with a period of 10s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Coxs Bazar?
The main season at Coxs Bazar is Oct, Nov, Mar, Apr. A secondary window runs Sep, May. Pre and post monsoon best. Peak monsoon too rough/onshore.
How do I get to Coxs Bazar?
Fly into CXB, then allow about 10 minutes by road. Direct flights from Dhaka. 120km unbroken beach.
What kind of wave is Coxs Bazar?
Coxs Bazar is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 2/10.
Best Season
Peak: Oct, Nov, Mar, Apr
Secondary: Sep, May
Pre and post monsoon best. Peak monsoon too rough/onshore.