The Cove Cape May Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.93° N 74.94° W

Issued: 1 am 27 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Cove Cape May sea temperature is
21.2° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 27 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, SE swell with 94 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 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) 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 0.4m 2s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 30th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 35°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the W by Thu night).

Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
9
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.7
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
15
14
19
25
25
24
23
45
33
45
94
33
18
36
23
14
13
8
8
9
8
Wind (km/h)
10
N
10
ENE
5
NNE
5
S
15
SSE
5
S
10
ESE
15
SE
15
SSE
10
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSW
15
SSW
25
S
20
SW
15
WNW
10
WSW
25
NW
15
WNW
10
W
15
W
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
7:22PM1.58m
7:45AM1.13m
8:03PM1.61m
8:27AM1.14m
8:42PM1.63m
9:07AM1.16m
9:20PM1.64m
9:46AM1.16m
9:57PM1.62m
10:24AM1.17m
10:34PM1.59m
11:01AM1.19m
11:09PM1.55m
Low Tide
12:39PM0.19m
1:41AM0.15m
1:20PM0.18m
2:22AM0.12m
2:00PM0.17m
3:02AM0.11m
2:39PM0.16m
3:40AM0.10m
3:17PM0.17m
4:16AM0.10m
3:56PM0.19m
4:51AM0.10m
4:36PM0.20m
light rain
cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:29
8:29
8:29
8:29
8:29
8:29
8:28
 mm
4
1
3
Temp °C
22
22
22
22
23
23
23
23
22
23
24
24
27
32
29
32
35
35
31
35
31
Feels °C
24
23
23
24
24
23
24
23
23
24
21
22
28
31
27
33
35
35
33
36
34
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
5
0.4
SSE
5
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.7
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
S
5
0.3
SE
9
0.4
S
4
0.3
S
5
0.2
ESE
10
0.3
S
4
Energy kJ
11
9
19
13
13
24
23
45
33
45
81
33
18
23
23
8
13
6
4
9
3
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SSE
6
0.4
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.3
S
6
0.3
SSE
5
0.3
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
Energy kJ
15
14
7
25
15
7
6
6
2
2
25
22
9
9
14
8
8
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
10
0.1
S
6
0.2
SSE
5
0.2
N
3
Energy kJ
25
1
3
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
2
0.2
ENE
2
0.3
E
3
0.4
SE
3
0.7
SE
10
0.7
S
4
0.5
S
4
1
S
4
0.7
SSW
5
0.2
W
3
0.5
SSW
3
0.3
WSW
2
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
WNW
3
Energy kJ
1
1
1
3
94
13
7
36
22
1
5
1
8
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
38
105
38
105
401
21
418
691
109
507
2395
560
21
2615
109
81
105
38
296
105
109
Best forecast wave conditions in New Jersey
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
3
2
1
4
3
1
3
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
3
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
8
5
5
6
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
5
8
5
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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.

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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