Surf Forecasts:
The Cove Cape May surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, ESE swell with 100 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 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Cove Cape May over the next 16 days.
Imperial Units
Alright, let's talk about The Cove Cape May in feet and miles per hour. It's not a pretty picture, folks.
Look, I'm not gonna sugarcoat it. For the first ten days or so, you're better off washing your car. The surf is basically non-existent, and the few times a wave tries to pop up, the wind trashes it. It's a tough stretch of the summer, but it's not unheard of around here. The water is sitting at 75°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't freeze waiting for a set.
The absolute best we've got lands on the 23rd of July, Thursday afternoon. It's not a day you'd write home about, but it's the only thing worth a look. We're expecting a small 4ft swell from the East, but the period is a short 6 seconds, so it'll be a bit weak and won't have much punch. The big positive is the wind – it's dead glassy. That means the ocean's surface will be smooth as butter, even if the waves are small. The combined energy is moderate at 109, so there's enough push to get you moving. It's a point break that's fairly consistent, so you might find a few fun little rides on a longboard. Expect some company, as it's often crowded.
The only other time to even consider is the 25th of July, Saturday morning. We've got a 4ft swell from the SSE with a 7-second period, and the wind is light and cross-off from the WNW, keeping things clean. The energy is moderate again at 114. It's a second-rate option compared to the Thursday glass-off, but it's something.
That's the sad truth of it. The rest of the two weeks is either flat, blown out, or just plain ugly. Don't get your hopes up, but as always, the forecast can change. For now, I'd find another hobby.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 10 | S 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | S 3 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | E 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 4 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 4 | 58 | 91 | 44 | 11 | 31 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 6:04PM1.78m | 6:35AM1.27m | 7:03PM1.87m | 7:35AM1.33m | 7:59PM1.93m | 8:32AM1.39m | 8:53PM1.94m | 9:26AM1.44m | 9:44PM1.91m | 10:19AM1.48m | 10:34PM1.84m | 11:11AM1.49m | 11:24PM1.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:14AM-0.00m | 00:29AM0.02m | 12:14PM-0.05m | 1:27AM-0.06m | 1:14PM-0.10m | 2:21AM-0.12m | 2:11PM-0.12m | 3:13AM-0.16m | 3:06PM-0.12m | 4:03AM-0.16m | 4:01PM-0.09m | 4:52AM-0.13m | 4:56PM-0.02m | ||||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — |
 | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 35 | 35 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 32 |
Feels °C | 27 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 36 | 36 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 10 | S 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 4 | SE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | ESE 8 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 52 | 44 | 11 | 31 | 20 | 20 | 5 | 18 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 7 | — | S 6 | — | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | E 8 | ESE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 15 | SE 8 | E 3 | — | E 14 |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 3 | — | 1 | — | 5 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 19 | 19 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | — | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | E 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | E 5 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 9 | ESE 7 | — | — | E 15 | — | SE 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 10 | — | — | 5 | — | 3 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 3 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | — | — | SSE 5 | SSW 4 | WSW 3 | S 5 | WSW 3 | W 3 | S 3 | — | ENE 3 | SSE 4 | S 3 |
| kJ | — | — | 6 | 35 | 33 | 58 | 91 | 35 | — | — | 9 | 16 | 3 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 10 | — | 1 | 4 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 372 | 372 | 497 | 372 | 497 | 169 | 497 | 547 | 46 | 21 | 118 | 242 | 36 | 7 | 27 | 296 | 2807 | 730 | 1142 | 1008 | 807 |
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