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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 Friday 24 Oct 2025 EDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Cove Cape May this week:
The most powerful waves expected at The Cove Cape May in the next 12 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 28) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Tuesday (Oct 28) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 28th Oct) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Cove Cape May over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 57mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NE on Mon morning, strong winds from the NNE by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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 kJ (?) | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 280 | 430 | 505 | 105 | 107 | 89 | 99 | 181 | 311 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:13AM 1.60 | 10:32PM 1.20 | 10:50AM 1.55 | 11:10PM 1.12 | 11:30AM 1.50 | 11:52PM 1.06 | 12:15PM 1.45 | 12:43AM 1.02 | 1:08PM 1.41 | 1:45AM 1.01 | 2:09PM 1.40 | 2:53AM 1.06 | 3:11PM 1.41 | 3:56AM 1.16 | |||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:31PM 0.18 | 4:09AM 0.25 | 5:12PM 0.24 | 4:44AM 0.30 | 5:57PM 0.29 | 5:25AM 0.34 | 6:47PM 0.33 | 6:15AM 0.38 | 7:43PM 0.34 | 7:18AM 0.39 | 8:40PM 0.30 | 8:29AM 0.37 | 9:34PM 0.24 | ||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:00 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 12 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 15 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for New Jersey
Still cross-shore at The Cove Cape May (light winds from the W at BUOY-CMAN4 5 km from The Cove Cape May). 0.3m 5s windswell from the S with a 0.2m 10s swell from the E and a 0.2m 10s swell from the SE. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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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