Canova Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.10° N 80.57° W

Issued: 1 pm 28 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Canova Beach sea temperature is
28.2° C

Normal for this time of year

Canova Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Canova Beach surf forecast from 28 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 29 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, ESE swell with 84 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 29 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period with ESE swell.

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 Monday (Jun 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period. 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 0.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jun 29) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 29th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 29th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 4th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.5
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.6
NE
6
0.6
NE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.5
NE
7
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
9
0.6
SE
5
0.8
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
23
24
44
26
26
26
39
55
55
25
31
38
33
23
24
24
25
18
84
14
13
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
15
S
10
SSW
20
SE
5
SE
10
N
10
E
10
ENE
10
NE
15
ENE
10
ESE
10
SE
15
ESE
15
S
0
N
15
SE
15
SSW
10
S
10
SW
10
SW
5
S
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
7:57PM1.02m
7:57AM0.94m
8:38PM1.04m
8:38AM0.95m
9:17PM1.05m
9:19AM0.96m
9:55PM1.06m
9:59AM0.96m
10:32PM1.05m
10:41AM0.96m
11:09PM1.05m
11:24AM0.96m
11:47PM1.03m
12:10PM0.97m
Low Tide
2:05AM0.16m
2:17PM-0.03m
2:45AM0.15m
2:55PM-0.03m
3:24AM0.15m
3:32PM-0.03m
4:02AM0.13m
4:09PM-0.01m
4:40AM0.12m
4:48PM0.01m
5:19AM0.09m
5:30PM0.05m
6:01AM0.06m
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thunderstorm
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:30
6:30
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8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
 mm
6
1
3
2
2
4
4
1
1
1
1
10
2
Temp °C
29
28
29
30
27
26
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
28
30
29
28
28
27
27
Feels °C
31
29
32
31
30
28
30
30
32
31
31
30
31
30
33
32
31
32
31
31
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.5
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.6
NE
6
0.6
NE
6
0.6
NE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.5
NE
7
0.4
SE
5
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
5
0.1
NE
6
0.4
SE
4
0.4
SE
4
Energy kJ
23
24
44
26
26
26
39
55
25
23
31
38
33
23
7
24
25
9
1
7
5
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
4
0.3
SE
4
0.6
E
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
NE
7
0.2
ENE
6
0.3
ESE
9
0.2
ENE
6
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
Energy kJ
4
2
55
25
24
23
24
23
24
11
4
15
4
14
13
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
7
0.2
ENE
6
0.1
NE
6
0.1
NE
6
Energy kJ
11
4
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
4
0.4
SE
4
0.4
SE
3
0.6
E
9
0.6
NE
5
0.2
WSW
3
0.4
SE
4
0.6
SE
4
0.6
SE
5
0.8
ESE
9
0.4
SSE
4
0.6
SSE
4
Energy kJ
8
6
3
55
16
1
5
13
18
84
6
12
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
958
190
0
67
21
67
373
373
396
488
117
26
496
3
0
1835
0
3
0
136
1121
Best forecast wave conditions in North Florida
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
8
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
9
9
9
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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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