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Canova Beach Surf Forecast
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Canova Beach surfForecast / Florida – North / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 28 May 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
28.3° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Canova Beach surf forecast from 28 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, ENE swell with 170 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s 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 Friday (May 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Canova Beach in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 31) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 29th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 4th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 4th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Canova Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu night, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ESE 5 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 6 | E 7 | |
46 | 54 | 34 | 33 | 29 | 20 | 20 | 11 | 11 | 26 | 54 | 82 | 103 | 65 | 106 | 90 | 64 | 35 | 90 | 117 | 148 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | glassy | off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | on | on | on | glassy | |
High Tide | 7:01PM1.08m | 7:02AM0.99m | 7:42PM1.09m | 7:43AM0.99m | 8:21PM1.08m | 8:22AM0.99m | 8:59PM1.07m | 9:00AM0.98m | 9:38PM1.06m | 9:39AM0.96m | 10:17PM1.05m | 10:18AM0.94m | 10:56PM1.03m | 10:59AM0.92m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:11AM0.13m | 1:23PM-0.05m | 1:51AM0.13m | 2:02PM-0.05m | 2:30AM0.13m | 2:40PM-0.03m | 3:08AM0.15m | 3:18PM-0.02m | 3:45AM0.16m | 3:55PM-0.00m | 4:24AM0.18m | 4:32PM0.02m | 5:03AM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 |
 | 8:12 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:15 | — | 8:15 |
4 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 8 | — | |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
29 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 33 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ESE 8 | — |
 kJ | 3 | 54 | 34 | 33 | 29 | 20 | 20 | 11 | 11 | — | 54 | 82 | 103 | 65 | 106 | 90 | 64 | 35 | 40 | 13 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | NE 7 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | — | N 3 | NE 6 | NE 6 | WNW 3 | NNW 4 | ESE 8 | E 7 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — |
| kJ | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 44 | 8 | 22 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 13 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | ENE 7 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | E 10 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | — | E 12 | E 8 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | E 13 | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 1 | 8 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | — | — | — | — | WNW 2 | — | W 3 | W 3 | ENE 9 | — | W 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 9 | ENE 6 | E 7 |
| kJ | 46 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | 26 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 90 | 117 | 148 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 255 | 0 | 26 | 272 | 21 | 190 | 190 | 259 | 549 | 507 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 7 | 0 | 396 | 0 | 76 | 464 | 26 | 0 |
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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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