The Cove Cape May Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.93° N 74.94° W

Issued: 7 am 29 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's The Cove Cape May sea temperature is
21.4° C

1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 29 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 1 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, S swell with 55 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 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jun 29) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 1st Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Mon morning, fresh winds from the S by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 38°C on Fri night, min 25°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
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
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
9
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
SE
8
1
S
4
0.9
SSW
5
0.4
SE
8
0.7
S
4
0.5
S
5
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.5
S
4
0.2
ESE
9
0.6
S
3
0.5
S
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
33
33
45
36
25
23
16
40
35
15
14
10
13
14
14
13
13
10
7
8
10
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
15
SE
10
S
10
S
30
SSE
25
SSW
20
SSW
25
S
20
SW
5
WNW
20
SSW
20
WSW
5
NW
25
SW
10
NNE
5
SW
20
SSE
10
WSW
5
WSW
20
SSE
5
W
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
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
11:40AM1.22m
11:47PM1.50m
12:21PM1.26m
00:28AM1.43m
Low Tide
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
5:26AM0.10m
5:19PM0.23m
6:03AM0.10m
6:08PM0.25m
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:35
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:39
5:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:29
8:29
8:29
8:29
8:28
8:28
8:28
 mm
1
3
2
4
Temp °C
23
24
23
23
25
25
26
32
30
29
35
35
31
33
38
28
32
26
28
30
29
Feels °C
25
24
23
22
21
21
24
31
28
32
33
34
34
35
32
31
32
23
30
31
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
9
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.5
S
5
0.3
SE
8
0.5
S
5
0.4
S
5
0.3
SE
10
0.5
S
4
0.3
S
5
0.3
SE
9
0.5
S
4
0.3
S
5
0.2
ESE
8
0.5
S
4
Energy kJ
33
33
45
36
25
23
16
24
14
12
9
10
7
14
9
4
13
10
4
7
10
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
3
0.2
S
6
0.1
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.1
SE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.1
SE
9
0.2
ESE
7
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
Energy kJ
1
3
1
2
4
9
22
9
15
3
5
13
14
13
7
7
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.2
ESE
9
Energy kJ
1
2
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
3
0.3
E
3
0.5
S
3
0.7
S
4
0.5
SSW
4
1
S
4
0.9
SSW
5
0.7
S
4
0.4
WSW
3
0.5
S
3
0.3
WSW
3
0.4
S
5
0.4
W
3
0.6
S
3
Energy kJ
2
2
4
14
8
40
35
14
3
5
1
7
2
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
216
727
21
21
1181
242
46
152
152
36
727
36
321
1179
247
1129
2487
280
1176
1125
216
Best forecast wave conditions in New Jersey
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
3
2
3
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
5
5
5
7
7
7
9
9
9
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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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