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 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Cove Cape May sea temperature is
23.4° C
0.1° 

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 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, S swell with 452 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Cove Cape May in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 4th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 4th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug)7ft (2.1m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the Cape May stretch for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, I’m bummed to say it, but we’re looking at a real flat spell ahead. The whole 16-day window is a tough one for The Cove Cape May. There’s nothing that shines as a true standout, and the first bit of surf that’s even worth mentioning doesn’t show up until Tuesday, 4 August.

The overall pattern is small, weak, and messy. For the first few days, from Friday 31 July right through to Monday 3 August, it’s all poor surf conditions with tiny, weak swells and onshore or cross-onshore winds. You’ll be staring at a choppy, lumpy lake. The combined swell energy is barely a whisper, with values like 28 or 45, so just a weak dribble.

We finally get a little window on Tuesday morning, 4 August. The wind goes glassy, with a light breeze, and the swell is a tiny 3ft from the SSE. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. The wave comment says it all. The water temp is about 74°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The rest of the week and into the second week stays small. There’s a brief moment on Monday morning, 10 August, with a clean 3ft SSE swell and a cross-off wind from the NNW, but it’s still a weak 99 combined energy. It’s surfable, but you won’t be writing home about it.

The swell direction is almost always from the SSE or S, which is right on the edge of what this point likes. The optimum is SE, so it’s never quite right. The crowds are ‘often’ a problem here, but with this little surf, it’ll be a ghost town anyway.

This is a point break, so it needs a bit of push to work. With the swell staying under 3ft and the period short (mostly 4-8 seconds), there’s just no real shape or power. It’s a long, flat wait. This blank run is more normal for the area in summer, so don’t get your hopes up. Forecasts can change, but right now, leave the board in the car.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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SSE
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SSE
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High Tide
9:56AM1.31m
10:07PM1.64m
10:32AM1.36m
10:42PM1.58m
11:09AM1.40m
11:19PM1.52m
11:49AM1.45m
00:00AM1.44m
12:35PM1.49m
00:47AM1.34m
1:28PM1.52m
1:45AM1.26m
2:30PM1.56m
2:53AM1.19m
Low Tide
3:36PM0.14m
4:16AM0.06m
4:16PM0.15m
4:50AM0.05m
5:00PM0.17m
5:26AM0.06m
5:48PM0.20m
6:05AM0.07m
6:43PM0.23m
6:52AM0.09m
7:46PM0.26m
7:45AM0.12m
8:57PM0.26m
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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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