The Cove Cape May Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.93° N 74.94° W

The Cove Cape May Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Cove Cape May sea temperature is
25.2° C
3.4° 

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 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, E swell with 59 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with ENE swell.

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

The surf forecast for The Cove Cape May over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s is also forecast. 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 16 days are 0.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Wed 8th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf11AM (Wed 8th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 8th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s

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


Alright, let’s get into it. For the next two weeks here at The Cove Cape May, it’s a tough stretch. We’ve got a big gap of flat or poor quality surf before anything really gets going.

Right now, the water is sitting at 77° – that’s much warmer than usual for this time of year, so at least a paddle won’t give you the shivers.

Tuesday morning, July 7th, is our first chance, but it’s a weak one – 3ft from the ENE with a short period of 6 seconds. Combined swell energy is weak (54). Wind is offshore from the NE at 12 mph, so the surface will be clean, but there’s just not enough push. It’s surfable but very ordinary.

From Tuesday afternoon all the way through to Saturday, July 18th, we’re looking at poor conditions. Heights barely nudge 1ft to 3ft, periods stay short, and the wind is often cross-on or just messy. There’s a few clean moments, like Saturday morning July 11th with a light offshore, but the swell is tiny – 0.7ft. Not worth wetting the suit.

Sunday, July 19th, is the only real standout in the whole outlook. The morning shows a bump in swell to 6ft from the south, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy jumps to a moderate 285. It’s still a short-period swell, so the shape won’t be epic, but there is some size. The wind is light cross-on from the WSW at just 3 mph, so it’ll be clean with only small ripples. This is the pick of the fortnight, though it’s really more for intermediate surfers – at 6ft it’s getting a bit big for beginners. The afternoon goes onshore and drops off.

After that, Monday July 20th through to Wednesday July 22nd sees dropping swell, mostly in the 1ft to 3ft range, with clean conditions at times but nothing with enough energy to get excited about.

You’ve got a long wait, mostly flat or poor, with only that Sunday July 19th morning offering something you could actually surf with a smile. Keep an eye on the forecasts – things can change, but right now it’s a lean run.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu night, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the E by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
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Energy kJ
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46
Wind (km/h)
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NE
10
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15
SSE
15
S
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SSE
25
SSE
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W
15
WNW
25
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10
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High Tide
1:59PM1.39m
2:10AM1.29m
2:58PM1.48m
3:13AM1.24m
3:59PM1.57m
4:21AM1.21m
5:03PM1.68m
5:30AM1.23m
6:04PM1.78m
6:35AM1.27m
7:03PM1.87m
7:35AM1.33m
7:59PM1.93m
Low Tide
8:06PM0.27m
8:16AM0.08m
9:13PM0.24m
9:12AM0.07m
10:22PM0.19m
10:12AM0.04m
11:28PM0.11m
11:14AM-0.00m
00:29AM0.02m
12:14PM-0.05m
1:27AM-0.06m
1:14PM-0.10m
2:21AM-0.12m
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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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