Surf Forecasts:
Coves surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SE swell with 1,943 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period with SSE swell.
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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 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 0.1m 16s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coves over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SE on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 114mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Mon morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 187 | 164 | 154 | 422 | 424 | 410 | 471 | 536 | 1431 | 1903 | 1684 | 730 | 1260 | 1495 | 1422 | 1495 | 1304 | 873 | 660 | 554 | 364 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:50AM0.78m | 4:24AM0.75m | 4:51AM0.70m | 9:24PM0.60m | 5:09AM0.63m | 8:51PM0.63m | 8:43PM0.67m | 8:39PM0.71m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 1:05PM0.05m | 1:14PM0.08m | 1:19PM0.12m | 1:16PM0.17m | 00:22AM0.59m | 1:03PM0.23m | 2:36AM0.55m | 12:39PM0.26m | 12:06PM0.27m | ||||||||||||
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 | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 28 | 18 | 7 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 14 |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 13 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | S 15 | — | S 15 | S 10 | E 14 | S 20 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 21 | S 20 | S 10 |
| kJ | 73 | 54 | 54 | 28 | 29 | 51 | 46 | 27 | 4 | — | 17 | 434 | 4 | 7 | 96 | 77 | 106 | 125 | 9 | 8 | 106 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 17 | — | E 15 | S 14 | — | E 14 | — | S 23 | S 22 | S 21 | S 16 | S 20 | S 19 |
| kJ | 19 | 29 | 30 | 6 | 24 | 21 | 15 | 4 | 6 | — | 4 | 32 | — | 4 | — | 10 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | — | S 19 | S 13 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 14 | — | — | — | — | E 12 | — | E 11 | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | — | 7 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 187 | 164 | 154 | 422 | 424 | 410 | 471 | 536 | 1431 | 1903 | 1684 | 730 | 1260 | 1495 | 1422 | 1495 | 1304 | 873 | 660 | 554 | 364 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1691 | 1730 | 1629 | 1691 | 980 | 1730 | 887 | 980 | 981 | 887 | 887 | 887 | 982 | 980 | 980 | 801 | 980 | 980 | 980 | 980 | 980 |
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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.
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