The Cove Cape May surf break

The Cove Cape May surfForecast / New Jersey / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 09 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
3.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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

The surf forecast for The Cove Cape May over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Cove Cape May in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 12) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 16th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 16th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 16th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 4°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the NW by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri night, min 2°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Mon
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SSE
0.3
ESE
0.4
SSE
0.6
S
0.9
S
1
S
1.2
S
1.4
S
0.9
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
1.3
S
1
S
0.8
WNW
0.3
SSE
0.3
S
1
S
1.2
S
1.5
S
1.7
SSE
Period(s) (?)796745567877564665567
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1815123628427413078441010737622764275165261
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
10
SSW
10
S
20
SSE
20
S
25
S
25
SSW
35
SSW
40
NW
35
NW
30
NNW
20
S
45
S
35
WSW
35
WNW
15
WNW
20
SSE
35
SSE
40
S
40
S
45
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:13AM
1.28
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:31PM
0.21
7:35AM
0.26
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
Mon
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Sunrise--7:18--7:16--7:16--7:13--7:13--7:11--7:09
Sunset7:00--7:00--7:01--7:02--7:04--7:05--7:06--
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clear
clear
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part cloud
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light rain
light rain
part cloud
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light snow
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C1618162021172220114625107991013138
Feels °C (?)15161416171419183-5-3-2-6-1-146365-1
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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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