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
26.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Friday (May 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s. 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 22nd May)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 22nd May)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 19th May)4ft (1.2m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.8
ESE
4
1.1
ESE
5
1
ESE
5
1.2
E
6
1.1
E
6
1
E
6
1.1
E
5
1
E
6
1
E
6
1.1
E
5
1.2
E
6
1.1
E
6
1
E
6
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.8
ESE
9
0.7
E
9
0.8
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
19
11
17
48
62
91
80
67
60
64
74
71
106
92
79
96
99
103
76
101
79
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
20
E
20
SE
30
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
SE
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
SE
15
SE
25
SE
5
WSW
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
7:42PM1.27m
7:47AM1.16m
8:33PM1.31m
8:39AM1.18m
9:25PM1.31m
9:32AM1.19m
10:17PM1.29m
10:26AM1.17m
11:10PM1.25m
11:21AM1.14m
00:05AM1.20m
12:21PM1.10m
1:00AM1.15m
Low Tide
1:16PM-0.23m
1:50AM-0.00m
2:06PM-0.27m
2:40AM-0.02m
2:57PM-0.29m
3:31AM-0.02m
3:51PM-0.27m
4:25AM-0.00m
4:46PM-0.22m
5:22AM0.03m
5:45PM-0.15m
6:23AM0.05m
6:47PM-0.07m
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rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:30
6:30
6:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:04
8:05
8:06
8:06
8:07
8:07
8:07
1
3
1
1
2
3
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
5
Temp °C
25
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
25
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
27
26
26
26
27
26
26
26
24
25
25
26
26
25
27
27
27
26
27
27
27
28
27
27
26
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.3
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.3
NE
6
0.1
E
11
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
E
12
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
8
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
9
0.2
ENE
8
0.5
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.8
ESE
9
0.7
E
9
0.8
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
9
Energy kJ
19
11
6
13
5
2
3
3
11
7
2
2
7
37
52
96
99
103
76
101
79
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
NNE
7
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.2
ENE
11
0.1
E
9
0.1
NE
8
0.1
E
11
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
8
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
15
Energy kJ
10
11
9
3
3
12
2
3
2
4
3
2
4
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
10
0.2
ENE
12
0.1
E
14
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
15
Energy kJ
4
4
3
2
14
4
3
4
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
4
1.1
ESE
5
1
ESE
5
1.2
E
6
1.1
E
6
1
E
6
1.1
E
5
1
E
6
1
E
6
1.1
E
5
1.2
E
6
1.1
E
6
1
E
6
0.2
SSE
5
0.4
SE
3
Energy kJ
17
48
62
91
80
67
60
64
74
71
106
92
79
2
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
488
496
1058
985
1071
1362
989
1321
1268
925
1736
1362
599
1850
203
259
1835
115
13
760
0
Best forecast wave conditions in North Florida
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
1
3
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
4
5
5
8
5
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
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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