Notable beach · Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana

Cox Bay

Cox Bay is a beach in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.

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Cox Bay: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Cox Bay

Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

Visiting Cox Bay: tips

  • Swim only where lifeguards or flags show it is safe.

How to reach Cox Bay — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 29.48022, -89.61951. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Cox Bay?

    October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Cox Bay?

    Nearby: Fort St. Philip (fort, 25 km), Fort Jackson (fort, 26 km), Lake Judge Perez (lake, 33 km), Fort De La Boulaye (fort, 46 km), Fort Livingston (fort, 49 km), Grand Isle State Park (park, 51 km).

    Is Cox Bay worth visiting?

    Cox Bay is listed as a notable beach in Louisiana on Spotwander.