The Cove Cape May surf break

The Cove Cape May surfForecast / New Jersey / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 05 Dec 2025 EST
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The Cove Cape May surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Cove Cape May sea temperature is
9.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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

The surf forecast for The Cove Cape May over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 06) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. 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 12 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 10) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Dec 12) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sat 6th Dec)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 4PM (Sat 6th Dec)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 10th Dec)6ft (1.8m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Cove Cape May over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast A dusting of snow turning to light rain (total 3mm) on Fri afternoon. Icy conditions (max 6°C on Sun afternoon, min -1°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, strong winds from the N by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 9°C on Wed morning, min -3°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the WNW by Wed night).

Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.6
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.2
ESE
0.6
ENE
0.5
E
0.8
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.8
S
1.6
S
0.8
S
0.9
W
0.8
SW
1.3
WNW
Period(s) (?)101010788999887835677445
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2524243466473030261474229137424325566281869
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
15
N
15
NW
25
WNW
5
NW
10
S
25
WNW
40
N
25
NNE
15
NNE
5
S
30
SSW
30
SSW
35
SSW
40
SW
40
W
40
WNW
35
WNW
10
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
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on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:08PM
1.35
8:30AM
1.90
9:03PM
1.31
9:23AM
1.83
9:59PM
1.27
10:17AM
1.73
10:57PM
1.23
11:13AM
1.60
11:58PM
1.20
12:10PM
1.47
1:00AM
1.19
1:09PM
1.34
2:01AM
1.20
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:00PM
-0.23
1:49AM
-0.21
2:54PM
-0.21
2:43AM
-0.16
3:48PM
-0.17
3:38AM
-0.09
4:44PM
-0.11
4:36AM
-0.00
5:40PM
-0.05
5:37AM
0.09
6:35PM
0.01
6:41AM
0.16
7:30PM
0.05
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Sunrise7:01--7:03--7:03--7:05--7:05--7:07--7:07--
Sunset-4:37--4:37--4:37--4:37--4:37--4:37--4:37-
light snow
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
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Rain (mm)
-12------------------
Temp. °C245455466-2-1-2245999449
Feels °C (?)-3-2-1-111111-12-9-8-4-4-3100-6-6-3
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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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