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The Cove Cape May Surf Forecast
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The Cove Cape May surfForecast / New Jersey / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 31 Aug 2025 EDT
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 Tuesday (Sep 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Cove Cape May in the next 12 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 02) at 2PM. 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 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 01) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 2nd Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Tue 2nd Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 2nd Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Cove Cape May over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon morning, calm by Wed morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | ||
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| Energy (?) | 17 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 223 | 161 | 378 | 85 | 63 | 46 | 39 | 49 | 72 | 54 | 28 | 13 | 25 | 66 | 147 | 249 | 78 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 2:35PM 1.39 | 2:56AM 1.03 | 3:38PM 1.41 | 4:06AM 1.03 | 4:39PM 1.46 | 5:09AM 1.08 | 5:34PM 1.54 | 6:02AM 1.17 | 6:23PM 1.63 | 6:48AM 1.28 | 7:07PM 1.71 | 7:32AM 1.41 | 7:50PM 1.77 | 8:14AM 1.53 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:02PM 0.44 | 8:35AM 0.41 | 10:05PM 0.42 | 9:39AM 0.40 | 11:02PM 0.37 | 10:41AM 0.34 | 11:51PM 0.28 | 11:36AM 0.26 | 12:35AM 0.19 | 12:27PM 0.16 | 1:16AM 0.09 | 1:15PM 0.08 | 1:55AM 0.00 | ||||||||||
Sun 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:33 | ||
| Sunset | 7:31 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:29 | - | - | 7:27 | - | - | 7:25 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 19 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 16 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for New Jersey
The wind is still cross-off at The Cove Cape May (moderate winds from the E at BUOY-CMAN4 5 km from The Cove Cape May). 0.7m 4s local chop from the ENE with a 0.3m 8s swell from the SE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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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