The Cove Cape May Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.93° N 74.94° W

The Cove Cape May Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Cove Cape May sea temperature is
23.7° C
0.8° 

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 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, SSW swell with 161 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with SSE 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Cove Cape May in the next 16 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 19th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 19th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 19th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on the menu for The Cove Cape May.

To be straight with you, the next two weeks are looking pretty quiet. There’s a big gap of nothing worthwhile from the start, with the first hint of a surfable wave not showing up until Wednesday, July 22nd. That’s a solid six-day dry spell.

The waves are tiny across the whole period, mostly under 3 feet, with short, weak periods. The combined energy numbers are mostly in the weak range, under 100 (like 5, 6, 9), so there’s just no power behind them. The water temp is around 75°, which is about normal for the season.

The only session that even gets a nod is the morning of Wednesday, July 22nd. The Cove Cape May (point) will see a clean 3 feet swell from the SSE, with an 8-second period, and a light north wind keeping it cross-offshore and clean. Combined energy is 83 (weak), but it’s the only time the report says “surfable” instead of “poor.” It’s a small wave, and the crowd is often there, so don’t expect solitude. It’s the best of a very flat run.

A few other mornings, like Friday, July 24th, and Saturday, July 25th, show clean conditions with tiny 2-foot waves, but the energy is still weak. The afternoon of Saturday the 25th actually sees a bump in combined energy to 105 (moderate), but the wind goes cross-shore and the notes say “poor.” So that’s a wash.

The very end of the window, on the morning of Friday, July 31st, shows a clean 2 feet cross-off swell from the SE, but again, it’s small and weak. For the whole 16 days, there’s no standout. It’s a flat spell, plain and simple. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d leave the board at home.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu night, min 23°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue night).

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Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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SSE
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SSW
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High Tide
10:19AM1.48m
10:34PM1.84m
11:11AM1.49m
11:24PM1.72m
12:03PM1.48m
00:12AM1.58m
12:55PM1.46m
1:02AM1.44m
1:48PM1.44m
1:54AM1.30m
2:42PM1.42m
2:50AM1.18m
3:37PM1.42m
3:49AM1.10m
Low Tide
4:01PM-0.09m
4:52AM-0.13m
4:56PM-0.02m
5:40AM-0.08m
5:50PM0.06m
6:27AM-0.01m
6:47PM0.15m
7:14AM0.08m
7:45PM0.23m
8:02AM0.16m
8:46PM0.29m
8:52AM0.23m
9:48PM0.32m
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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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