Surf Forecasts:
Sandy Hook/The Cove surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, E swell with 92 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with E 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sandy Hook/The Cove in the next 16 days are 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) 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 0.7m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Hook/The Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, and I’ve got the outlook for Sandy Hook / The Cove in good old feet and miles, but the story’s the same. It’s mostly flat and unexciting.
We’re looking at a long dry spell for this spot. The water temp is about 74°, which is a touch warmer than usual for early September. But the surf? Barely a bump.
The first waves worth mentioning land on Wednesday, September 2nd. A small ESE swell of about 2ft with a weak 6-second period, energy at (52). Wind is onshore from the E at 16 mph, making it choppy and bumpy. The afternoon drops further to 2ft with a longer 10-second period but still cross-onshore wind. Not good.
Thursday September 3rd morning gives us a little hope. Still small—2ft from the ESE (32 energy)—but the wind switches offshore from the W at 9 mph, cleaning things up. It’s tiny, but clean. Good for a longboard if you’re patient.
From Friday September 4th through mid-September, it’s a desert. Swells barely break 2ft, period stays short (5 to 8 seconds), and energy values mostly under 30. Some mornings are glassy, like Monday September 7th with 0.7ft from the ESE, 10-second period, and glassy NW wind (13 energy)—beautiful flat water, but no surf.
The best you’ll get is occasional clean mornings with offshore wind. Thursday September 10th morning has 1ft from the SSE (17 energy) with a moderate offshore NW wind at 16 mph. Clean, but still tiny.
The last week is even worse. By September 15th, we’re down to 0.3ft from the SE with a 15-second period (12 energy). Very long period but completely flat. Even glassy conditions on the 17th can’t save it.
Bottom line: don’t bother paddling out unless you just want to sit on the water. There’s nothing for the surfers here over the next 16 days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sat morning, calm by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | SE 10 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 4 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 |
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 kJ | 33 | 50 | 22 | 24 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 3 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross | off |
High Tide | 11:35AM1.56m | 00:07AM1.30m | 12:34PM1.55m | 1:09AM1.25m | 1:36PM1.54m | 2:14AM1.23m | 2:41PM1.54m | 3:22AM1.25m | 3:51PM1.55m | 4:33AM1.31m | 4:59PM1.59m | 5:37AM1.41m | 6:00PM1.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:54PM0.24m | 5:49AM0.17m | 7:02PM0.30m | 6:51AM0.24m | 8:22PM0.31m | 8:13AM0.27m | 9:35PM0.26m | 9:30AM0.24m | 10:36PM0.17m | 10:36AM0.17m | 11:31PM0.08m | 11:34AM0.09m | 00:21AM-0.00m | ||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 29 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 23 | 27 | 32 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | S 3 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 19 | 50 | 22 | 24 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | — | E 6 | — | ESE 11 | S 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 15 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 11 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 5 | — | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | NNE 2 | E 4 | — | — | SW 3 | NNE 3 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 3 | S 5 |
| kJ | 33 | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 436 | 911 | 229 | 5 | 5 | 264 | 175 | 11 | 168 | 681 | 1222 | 36 | 21 | 132 | 11 | 11 | 376 | 158 | 33 | 205 | 18 |
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