Canova Beach surfForecast / Florida – North / USA

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Canova Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Canova Beach sea temperature is
25.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Canova Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Canova Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Canova Beach in the next 16 days are 1.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 25th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 25th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 27th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Canova Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
8
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.4
NE
9
0.3
E
7
0.2
E
18
0.3
ENE
17
0.3
ENE
16
0.4
ENE
14
0.4
ENE
14
0.4
ENE
13
0.9
ENE
10
1.5
NE
9
1
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
0.7
NE
9
0.7
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
15
37
42
18
21
9
25
55
47
68
61
56
175
367
180
136
88
75
60
64
65
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
20
ESE
10
S
5
ESE
20
SE
15
SSE
10
SSW
20
ESE
15
WNW
15
NNE
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
NE
15
SE
10
SE
25
SE
15
WNW
10
WNW
25
ESE
10
WSW
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-off
on
off
High Tide
2:45PM1.02m
3:27AM1.05m
3:55PM1.03m
4:28AM1.05m
5:00PM1.07m
5:22AM1.06m
5:57PM1.11m
6:10AM1.08m
6:45PM1.15m
6:54AM1.08m
7:29PM1.17m
7:34AM1.08m
8:08PM1.17m
Low Tide
8:51AM0.14m
9:19PM0.04m
9:56AM0.10m
10:23PM0.06m
10:54AM0.05m
11:21PM0.07m
11:45AM-0.01m
00:12AM0.07m
12:31PM-0.05m
00:58AM0.07m
1:13PM-0.08m
1:40AM0.07m
1:52PM-0.09m
2:19AM0.08m
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
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6:48
6:47
6:46
6:46
6:45
6:43
6:43
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7:52
7:52
7:52
7:53
7:53
7:54
7:55
1
3
1
1
16
Temp °C
23
23
23
23
24
23
24
26
25
24
25
23
23
23
22
23
24
24
25
26
23
22
21
21
25
23
21
25
27
25
25
25
22
22
22
21
23
24
22
27
27
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
5
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ESE
7
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
E
7
0.2
E
6
0.3
ENE
17
0.3
ENE
16
0.4
ENE
14
0.4
ENE
14
0.4
ENE
13
0.9
ENE
10
1.5
NE
9
1
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
0.7
NE
9
0.7
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
10
Energy kJ
11
37
42
18
16
9
2
55
47
68
61
56
175
367
180
136
88
75
60
64
65
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
8
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
8
0.3
ENE
10
0.4
NE
9
0.3
ESE
3
0.2
E
7
0.1
NE
8
0.3
ESE
7
0.3
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.3
E
7
0.3
E
6
0.3
E
6
0.3
E
6
0.3
SSE
4
0.2
ESE
6
0.1
E
18
0.3
SE
4
Energy kJ
15
28
29
18
21
2
4
2
10
8
4
4
8
7
7
7
3
4
6
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
10
0.3
SSE
4
0.2
SSE
4
0.2
SSE
4
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
E
18
0.1
NE
8
0.2
SSE
4
0.3
E
6
0.3
E
6
0.3
S
4
0.3
E
7
0.2
E
6
Energy kJ
10
4
2
2
7
25
2
2
7
7
2
8
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
4
0.5
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.5
ESE
3
0.3
WNW
2
0.3
N
4
0.8
NNE
4
0.8
NE
6
1.2
ENE
9
0.2
E
6
0.6
ESE
3
0.2
WSW
2
0.2
WNW
3
0.4
ESE
3
0.3
WNW
2
Energy kJ
4
30
18
5
1
3
20
56
231
3
9
1
1
3
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
163
373
3
21
1580
760
21
513
0
107
373
231
599
599
101
13
209
0
0
396
0
Best forecast wave conditions in North Florida
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
8
6
6
5
5
7
9
5
5
9
5
5
6
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Information about the Canova Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Canova Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Canova Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Canova Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Canova Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Canova Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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