The Cove Cape May Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.93° N 74.94° W

The Cove Cape May Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Cove Cape May sea temperature is
24.9°C
1.9° 

The Cove Cape May surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Cove Cape May surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, SSE swell with 103 kJ wave energy.

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

The most powerful waves expected at The Cove Cape May in the next 16 days are 0.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5PM. 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 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 27th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Cove Cape May over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk about The Cove Cape May. This is a point break, so it’s got that potential for a nice, wrapping wave when things line up.

Right now, to be honest, the surf is flat. We’re into a long stretch of small, weak energy. The wave heights are barely a ripple, running from about 0.3 ft to maybe 1 ft. The combined swell energy is mostly in the low double digits, like 18 to 30, which is just not enough to push a wave. The direction is coming from the SE, which is a good match for the spot, but there’s just no power behind it. The water temp is sitting at 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t be freezing if you’re just sitting out there wishing for a wave.

We do have a few mornings with clean conditions. The 29th, Saturday morning, has a moderate offshore wind from the NE, which is a major positive, but the swell is still only 1 ft. There’s a glimmer on the 7th of September, Monday morning, where we get a "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions" rating with a 2 ft swell from the east and a light offshore wind from the NNE. The combined energy is 94, so it’s still weak but at least it’s something. The 4th and 5th of September get a bit of a bump in size, hitting 3 ft from the east, but the wind is a strong cross-off from the NE, which will keep it clean, but the energy is still moderate at best, around 86-101. It’s not going to be a barrel fest.

The biggest issue is consistency. The spot is fairly consistent, but the swell is not. We have 10 days of nothing but poor surf conditions. It’s a blank run. The latter part of the forecast, into the second week, shows a few mornings with a little more size, like the 8th of September with a 4 ft swell from the SSE, but the period is a short 5 seconds, which means it’s weak, jumbled, and won’t hold up. The combined energy hits 123, which is moderate, but the short period kills it.

Bottom line: There’s no standout session here. The best you can hope for is a tiny, clean wave on the 7th morning, but it’s not going to make you forget the rest of the month. Honestly, with the small swell and strong winds later in the period, this setup might be more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.

Keep your eyes on the forecasts. It tends not to stay this poor for long.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the S by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Mon night, min 22°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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9
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8
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0.4
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8
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Energy kJ
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31
28
103
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46
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26
17
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35
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8
16
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
20
SSE
25
S
25
S
25
S
10
WNW
10
WNW
5
WSW
10
NNW
20
NE
10
SE
10
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10
S
25
SSE
25
SSW
10
W
15
S
15
SSW
15
WSW
15
WNW
15
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High Tide
7:50PM1.66m
8:12AM1.36m
8:27PM1.68m
8:49AM1.44m
9:03PM1.68m
9:24AM1.51m
9:38PM1.65m
10:00AM1.57m
10:15PM1.59m
10:38AM1.61m
10:55PM1.51m
11:21AM1.64m
11:39PM1.41m
Low Tide
1:13PM0.19m
1:57AM0.13m
1:54PM0.14m
2:31AM0.08m
2:34PM0.10m
3:04AM0.04m
3:15PM0.09m
3:38AM0.02m
3:57PM0.09m
4:14AM0.03m
4:43PM0.12m
4:52AM0.05m
5:33PM0.16m
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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 16 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.

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