The Cove Cape May surf break

The Cove Cape May surfForecast / New Jersey / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 10 Mar 2026 EDT
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The Cove Cape May surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Cove Cape May sea temperature is
4.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Cove Cape May this week:

The most powerful waves expected at The Cove Cape May in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 12) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 16th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Cove Cape May over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast A dusting of snow turning to light rain (total 8mm) on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Tue night, min 1°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue morning, strong winds from the WNW by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 1°C on Fri morning). Mainly near gales.

Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SE
0.5
S
0.8
S
1
S
1.3
SSE
1.3
S
0.8
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
1.4
S
1.1
S
0.4
SE
0.4
SSE
0.8
S
1.1
S
1.2
S
1.6
S
2.1
SSE
3
S
1.2
SSE
Period(s) (?)674456777757774556899
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1422214194128573110108910716151957782205471487226
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSW
15
SSE
20
S
25
S
25
S
30
SW
45
WNW
35
NW
30
NNW
15
SSE
50
S
40
WSW
35
WNW
15
WNW
20
SSE
30
SSE
35
S
40
S
45
S
30
NNW
45
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:31PM
0.95
2:09AM
1.24
2:34PM
0.90
3:15AM
1.23
3:46PM
0.89
4:20AM
1.26
4:53PM
0.93
5:18AM
1.32
5:48PM
1.02
6:08AM
1.40
6:34PM
1.13
6:53AM
1.47
7:16PM
1.26
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:18PM
0.27
8:38AM
0.30
8:16PM
0.30
9:43AM
0.31
9:23PM
0.30
10:43AM
0.27
10:28PM
0.26
11:35AM
0.21
11:25PM
0.18
12:18PM
0.12
12:15AM
0.09
12:57PM
0.03
1:02AM
0.00
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Sunrise7:18--7:16--7:16--7:13--7:13--7:11--7:09--
Sunset-7:00--7:01--7:02--7:04--7:05--7:06--7:07-
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
light rain
part cloud
light rain
light snow
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
----1-25---------1253
Temp. °C1721221718191025251069911151312124
Feels °C (?)1517181314141-6-2-4-7-2-34559645-5
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Information about the The Cove Cape May Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Cove Cape May provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Cove Cape May can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Cove Cape May 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 (The Cove Cape May) 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 The Cove Cape May 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.

The Cove Cape May is 50 km (31 miles) from Ocean City. If you plan a vacation in New Jersey, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ocean City. Ocean City has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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