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 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Cove Cape May sea temperature is
23.3° C
0.6° 

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 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, S swell with 196 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period. 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 20th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 20th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 19th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty. Look, I’m gonna level with you – this forecast for The Cove Cape May is a long, flat stretch. The first couple of weeks are mostly a write-off, with barely a ripple worth paddling for. You’re looking at a solid 12-day gap before anything even gets close to rideable, and even then it’s just barely surfable. The water temp is sitting at 74°, which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real flicker of hope doesn’t show up until Sunday, July 26. On the Sunday morning, we’ve got a clean 3 ft swell from the south, with a period of 7 seconds and a combined energy of 62 – that’s weak. The wind is cross-off from the NW at 12 mph, which will keep it clean. It’s small, weak, and short-period, but at least it’s not chopped to bits. The afternoon sees the same 3 ft from the SSE, period up to 8 seconds, a bit more energy (79) and still clean with a gentle cross-off breeze. The break is a point, so it might hold a little shape, but it’s still only for the desperate. Crowds are often an issue here, so don’t expect to be alone. The optimum swell direction is SE, and this is coming from the SSE, so it’s not quite lining up perfectly.

After that, the rest of the outlook fades back into tiny, weak surf. The 27th and 28th offer nothing of note, and the final days of the month – 29th and 30th July – are clean but tiny, with 1 ft to 2 ft swells and energy barely cracking 30. It’s all weak, short-period stuff, and even with clean cross-off winds, you’d be lucky to get a ride.

So, the standout – and I use that word loosely – is Sunday, July 26. It’s the only day where the numbers even hint at a wave. 3 ft, clean, cross-off wind, but it’s weak and short-period, so don’t expect much power. If you’re desperate for a paddle, that’s your window. Otherwise, it’s a long, flat run.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat night, light winds from the ESE by Mon morning).

Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
20
Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.5
S
5
0.3
S
5
0.5
S
3
0.5
S
5
0.4
SSE
5
0.3
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5
0.1
E
14
0.1
SE
14
0.8
SSE
4
1.6
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6
0.7
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7
0.6
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
4
0.4
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
12
12
12
5
4
11
9
5
4
7
21
196
44
47
55
64
85
28
25
45
92
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
5
SW
10
S
15
N
5
NW
15
SSE
15
S
20
E
10
SSW
30
SW
30
WNW
25
NW
15
NNE
5
ESE
20
SE
25
S
20
WNW
10
SSW
35
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Wind State
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High Tide
9:26AM1.44m
9:44PM1.91m
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
Low Tide
3:06PM-0.12m
4:03AM-0.16m
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
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8:23
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Temp °C
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35
35
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32
34
27
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Feels °C
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34
27
29
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23
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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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