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Coves surfForecast / New Georgia / Solomon Islands
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Thursday 30 Apr 2026 +11Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Coves surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Coves sea temperature is
29.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Coves this week:
The surf forecast for Coves over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Coves in the next 16 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 7s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 1st May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 1st May) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 2nd May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coves over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu night, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thu 7 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 12 | SSE 7 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | |
136 | 120 | 130 | 197 | 179 | 84 | 71 | 84 | 101 | 101 | 72 | 62 | 67 | 78 | 69 | 119 | 81 | 111 | 86 | 78 | 56 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | off | glassy | cross | |
High Tide | 3:37AM0.72m | 3:32AM0.76m | 3:39AM0.79m | 3:56AM0.82m | 4:20AM0.84m | 4:48AM0.85m | 5:16AM0.85m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 12:54PM0.20m | 12:59PM0.15m | 1:10PM0.12m | 1:28PM0.10m | 1:51PM0.11m | 2:21PM0.12m | 2:59PM0.14m | ||||||||||||||
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 | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — |
 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 |
8 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 5 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | 8 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 33 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 21 | S 19 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
 kJ | 136 | 120 | 130 | 9 | 7 | 84 | 71 | 31 | 16 | 101 | 63 | 62 | 44 | 78 | 69 | 49 | 81 | 111 | 86 | 78 | 56 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 21 | S 20 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 15 | S 14 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | S 7 | SE 10 | S 8 | S 12 | SE 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 9 | 7 | 61 | 29 | 17 | 14 | 29 | 72 | 62 | 67 | 25 | 25 | 119 | 40 | 37 | 12 | 3 | 23 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | S 16 | S 10 | — | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SSW 7 | E 10 | — | S 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 21 | 17 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 28 | 10 | 2 | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | ENE 6 | ESE 3 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | — | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 7 | 3 | 197 | 179 | — | — | 84 | 101 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 981 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 74 |
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Information about the Coves Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Coves provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Coves can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Coves 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 (Coves) 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 Coves 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.
Coves is 3 km (2 miles) from the city of Au. If you plan a holiday in New Georgia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Au. Au has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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