Cox's Bazaar is a sand-bottomed beach break stretched along one of the longest beaches anywhere, some 120 km of Bay of Bengal coastline in Bangladesh. It sits at the very fringe of the novelty destination list, and it's where the country's surfing began: Jafar Alam bought a board from a travelling Australian in 1992 and spent the next decade learning to ride it here. Waves run from ankle-high mush to head-high closeout barrels, and quality is usually poor, so come for the adventure as much as the surf.
When It Works
The beach draws swell from south through southwest, with southwest (SW) the best match. Peaks break both left and right over sand, and the spot is usable from 0.3 m / 1 ft to 2.4 m / 8 ft. It's moderately consistent, and the middle of the southwest monsoon from June to August brings the most rideable waves. Through the off-season, a cyclone swell is always on the cards.
Wind and Tide
Look for northeast (NE) offshore wind. It can work across low, mid, and high tide, with a rising tide generally the better call.
Local Tips
This is a friendly spot for beginners, and the lineup stays quiet when it works.
