Surf Forecasts:
The Cove Cape May surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, SE swell with 79 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Cove Cape May this week:
The surf forecast for The Cove Cape May over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 16 days are 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Cove Cape May over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – the next two weeks are looking pretty grim for The Cove Cape May. We've got a long stretch of tiny, weak swell and dodgy wind, so don't expect much.
The whole 16-day window is a bit of a write-off. The first real mention of anything rideable doesn't come until Monday the 3rd of August, and even then it's a one-off blip. We're looking at a solid week of nothing but small, messy surf before that.
Let's break it down. Starting Saturday the 25th of July, we've got tiny 1ft to 2ft swell from the SE with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is a measly 18–23 (weak). Wind is cross-off, but the wave comment says it all: "poor surf conditions." This same story repeats right through to Sunday the 2nd of August. The swell barely gets above 3ft, the period is short, and the wind is often cross-onshore or onshore, making it choppy and lumpy. The combined energy never gets above 81 (weak). It's a total flat spell.
Then, on Monday morning the 3rd of August, we get a tiny glimmer of hope. The wind finally swings offshore from the N at 9 mph, and the surf is described as "clean" with a "gentle offshore" breeze. The swell is 3ft from the SSE with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 79 (still weak). The wave comment upgrades to "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." It's a 1/10 score, but it's the best we've got. For a surfer keen for a paddle, Monday morning is your only real window. The Cove is a point break that's fairly consistent and exposed to the SE, so it can pick up a bit. The water temperature is about average for the time of year.
After that brief lull, it's back to the same sad story. From Monday afternoon the 3rd of August right through to Sunday the 9th of August, we're looking at tiny swell (1ft to 3ft), short periods, and mostly cross-on or onshore winds. The combined energy stays weak, mostly under 70. There's no standout session, no real swell to speak of. It's a long, flat run.
So, here's the honest truth: if you're desperate for a surf, that Monday morning the 3rd of August is your only shot, and even then it's for the die-hards. The rest of the 16 days, the only thing breaking is the wind. The setup looks more interesting for a kite session than a paddle.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 4 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | E 6 |
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 kJ | 27 | 51 | 41 | 54 | 23 | 21 | 31 | 30 | 25 | 14 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 14 | 36 | 16 | 11 | 24 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:12PM1.51m | 6:35AM1.09m | 6:57PM1.56m | 7:21AM1.13m | 7:39PM1.62m | 8:03AM1.18m | 8:19PM1.65m | 8:43AM1.23m | 8:57PM1.67m | 9:20AM1.27m | 9:32PM1.66m | 9:56AM1.31m | 10:07PM1.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:24AM0.28m | 00:32AM0.25m | 12:11PM0.25m | 1:16AM0.21m | 12:55PM0.21m | 1:57AM0.16m | 1:37PM0.18m | 2:34AM0.12m | 2:17PM0.15m | 3:09AM0.09m | 2:56PM0.14m | 3:43AM0.07m | 3:36PM0.14m | 4:16AM0.06m | |||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | E 6 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | E 6 |
| kJ | 19 | 44 | 41 | 54 | 18 | 21 | 31 | 30 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 27 | 28 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 14 | 24 | 16 | 11 | 24 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | — | ENE 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | SE 7 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 5 | E 8 | — | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 27 | — | 24 | 7 | 23 | 11 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 12 | 36 | 3 | 3 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | ENE 6 | ESE 4 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | ESE 7 | — | ENE 6 | — | — | — | S 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | — | — | — | ENE 5 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | — | E 6 | E 6 | — |
| kJ | 15 | 51 | — | 40 | — | — | — | 5 | 25 | 11 | 28 | — | — | — | 2 | 15 | 19 | — | 44 | 31 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 396 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 353 | 21 | 46 | 1394 | 109 | 372 | 547 | 70 | 415 | 81 | 396 | 398 | 497 | 0 | 1 | 46 | 46 |
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