Coves Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Solomon-Islands – New Georgia)
| Name: | Coves |
|---|---|
| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: NE |
Coves in New Georgia is an exposed reef break that has very reliable surf. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. The best wind direction is from the northeast. Groundswells are more common than windswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest. A reef breaks left. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Hazards include coral and sharks.
Overall Coves Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
The figure describes the range of swells directed at Coves through a typical year, base... (show all text)
This chart shows how commonly and how strongly the wind blows from different directions... (show all text)
Also see Coves surf quality by season and Coves surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Coves |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Coves:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Kundu Kundu | 17 mi |
| Second closest break | Lavata | 19 mi |
| Third closest break | Mbirimbiri | 20 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Skull Island | 22 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Despretes | 22 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Coves: |
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| Closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 3449 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 3520 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 3550 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 3565 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 3974 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Coves: |
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| Closest tide station | Nususonga, Solomon Islands | 20 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Blackett Strait, Solomon Islands | 34 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Viru, Solomon Islands | 35 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Lolomo Passage, Solomon Islands | 43 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Gizo Anchorage, Solomon Islands | 45 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Coves: |
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| Closest ski area | Selwyn Snowfields (Australia) | 1966 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Perisher (Australia) | 1999 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Charlotte Pass (Australia) | 2002 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Thredbo (Australia) | 2008 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Mount Buffalo (Australia) | 2050 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Coves: |
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| Closest city location | Au (Solomon Islands) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Gizo (Solomon Islands) | 45 mi |
| Third closest city location | Buala (Solomon Islands) | 164 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Honiara (Solomon Islands) | 194 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Kieta (Papua New Guinea) | 200 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Coves is Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) in Papua New Guinea, which is 1105 km (686 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Coves is Nadzab Airport (LAE), also in Papua New Guinea, 1182 km (734 miles) away.
