Surf Forecasts:
Sandy Hook/The Cove surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, SSE swell with 84 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sandy Hook/The Cove this week:
The surf forecast for Sandy Hook/The Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sandy Hook/The Cove in the next 16 days are 0.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Hook/The Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Sandy Hook / The Cove has in store for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be honest – it’s a pretty quiet start. We’re looking at a stretch of flat, messy conditions from Sunday the 19th right through to Tuesday the 21st. Small swell, cross-shore winds, and the wave energy is barely registering (0.6 ft or less). Nothing worth paddling out for.
The first real glimmer shows up on Wednesday morning, July 22. A clean offshore breeze from the west, 15 mph, and a little 3 ft swell from the SSE with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is still weak at 84, but it’s the best we’ve got. The waves will be small and a bit weak, but the offshore wind will keep things tidy. This is a beginner-friendly setup, so if you’re learning, it’s a decent window. Just keep an eye on the crowd – it can get busy here sometimes.
After that, things go back to poor surf conditions through the rest of the week. Thursday and Friday are mostly cross-shore or onshore, with tiny swell. The weekend of July 26–27 is more of the same – small, choppy, and not worth the drive.
The next little highlight is Wednesday afternoon, July 29. A light cross-offshore breeze, 2 ft from the SSE, period only 6 seconds, so short and weak. But the surface is clean. Combined energy is 63 – still weak. It’s surfable but very ordinary.
Through the end of July and into early August, we’ve got a few mornings with glassy or offshore conditions, but the swell is tiny – 1 ft at best. The wave energy is barely a whisper. Unless you’re desperate for a float, it’s a flat spell.
Bottom line: there’s no proper swell in the 16-day window. The only half-decent windows are Wednesday morning July 22 and Wednesday afternoon July 29 – both small, clean, and weak. Sandy Hook is a fairly consistent spot, so this kind of dry run is a bit frustrating, but forecasts can change. Stay optimistic.
For now, if you’re itching, bring a foamie and a patient mindset. Otherwise, keep the board in the car and wait for the next pulse.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat night, light winds from the ESE by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 |
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 kJ | 30 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 25 | 21 | 84 | 53 | 59 | 35 | 31 | 42 | 25 | 57 | 37 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:41PM1.50m | 12:22PM1.50m | 00:32AM1.40m | 1:11PM1.47m | 1:20AM1.30m | 1:57PM1.44m | 2:08AM1.21m | 2:44PM1.42m | 2:59AM1.15m | 3:33PM1.40m | 3:55AM1.11m | 4:27PM1.41m | 4:55AM1.11m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:48AM-0.00m | 6:11PM0.22m | 6:34AM0.10m | 7:08PM0.30m | 7:24AM0.20m | 8:10PM0.35m | 8:17AM0.28m | 9:12PM0.36m | 9:11AM0.32m | 10:07PM0.33m | 10:02AM0.33m | 10:57PM0.30m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — |
 | 8:22 | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — |
mm | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | SE 12 | SE 5 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 30 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 17 | 5 | — | 5 | 21 | 84 | 53 | 59 | 35 | 31 | 35 | 25 | 57 | 37 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 12 | — | E 4 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 11 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 6 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 42 | 17 | 17 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 12 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 2 | 19 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | — | SE 3 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | S 6 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | NNW 3 | N 3 | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 6 | 4 | 1 | — | 4 | 3 | 15 | 25 | 91 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 264 | 20 | 23 | 18 | 100 | 551 | 423 | 854 | 1214 | 439 | 0 | 5 | 23 | 20 | 213 | 0 | 28 | 191 | 0 |
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