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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 am Wednesday 21 May 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 Thursday (May 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 12 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 28) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 21) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 22nd May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 22nd May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 28th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Cove Cape May over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 42 | 0 | 209 | 108 | 157 | 105 | 48 | 39 | 26 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 47 | 197 | 358 | 204 | 104 | 60 | 62 | 45 | 41 | 102 | 17 | 35 | 41 | 163 | 46 | 50 | 50 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:43PM 1.30 | 3:58AM 1.42 | 4:42PM 1.45 | 5:00AM 1.42 | 5:37PM 1.61 | 5:59AM 1.43 | 6:31PM 1.76 | 6:56AM 1.44 | 7:23PM 1.87 | 7:50AM 1.43 | 8:14PM 1.93 | 8:45AM 1.41 | 9:06PM 1.94 | 9:39AM 1.38 | 9:58PM 1.89 | 10:33AM 1.34 | 10:50PM 1.81 | 11:30AM 1.29 | 11:44PM 1.70 | 12:28PM 1.25 | 12:39AM 1.58 | 1:27PM 1.22 | 1:35AM 1.46 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:13AM 0.09 | 9:37PM 0.20 | 10:07AM 0.02 | 10:44PM 0.11 | 10:59AM -0.05 | 11:46PM 0.01 | 11:51AM -0.10 | 12:44AM -0.08 | 12:42PM -0.15 | 1:41AM -0.15 | 1:34PM -0.16 | 2:35AM -0.18 | 2:25PM -0.15 | 3:29AM -0.18 | 3:18PM -0.11 | 4:23AM -0.14 | 4:12PM -0.04 | 5:17AM -0.08 | 5:07PM 0.04 | 6:12AM -0.01 | 6:05PM 0.13 | 7:07AM 0.05 | 7:05PM 0.21 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:09 | - | - | 8:10 | - | - | 8:12 | - | - | 8:12 | - | - | 8:13 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:16 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:19 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 6 | 11 | 4 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 42 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 25 | 25 |
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 18 | 11 | 9 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 19 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun night, min 11°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Mon morning, strong winds from the ESE by Mon night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Tue morning, strong winds from the ENE by Tue night). | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Fri night, light winds from the W by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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