The Cove Cape May Surf Forecast
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The Cove Cape May Surf Forecast / New Jersey / USA
1 h 32 min ago

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Cove Cape May this week:
The surf forecast for The Cove Cape May over the next 7 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 27) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Cove Cape May in the next 7 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 27) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Monday (Mar 01) at 10PM.
Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 27th Feb) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 28th Feb) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 27th Feb) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Cove Cape May over the next 7 days.
Rating (10 max) |
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Swell Height Map |
Wave Height (m) & direction (?) |
Period(s) (?) |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() |
Energy (?) |
Wind (km/h) |
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy |
High Tide / height (m) |
Low Tide / height (m) |
Summary |
Rain (mm) |
High °C |
Low °C |
Chill °C (?) |
Sunrise |
Sunset |
Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thu 04 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM |
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S | S | S | S | S | ESE | SSE | SSE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SSE | SSE | S | SSE | SSE | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW | S | S |
7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
61 | 35 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 75 | 524 | 349 | 180 | 216 | 155 | 134 | 107 | 49 | 10 | 10 | 28 | 179 | 119 | 87 | 14 | 4 |
NW | NW | NNW | NNW | SE | ESE | SSE | WSW | WNW | ESE | SSW | WNW | NW | WNW | NW | NW | NW | SSW | SW | WSW | WNW | NW | NW |
cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off |
6:50PM 1.22 | 7:05AM 1.63 | 7:32PM 1.33 | 7:48AM 1.68 | 8:15PM 1.42 | 8:30AM 1.68 | 8:58PM 1.50 | 9:14AM 1.64 | 9:43PM 1.55 | 9:59AM 1.56 | 10:31PM 1.56 | 10:48AM 1.44 | 11:24PM 1.55 | 11:43AM 1.31 | |||||||||
12:37PM -0.05 | 12:27AM -0.10 | 1:18PM -0.13 | 1:14AM -0.17 | 1:58PM -0.19 | 2:01AM -0.22 | 2:38PM -0.23 | 2:50AM -0.23 | 3:20PM -0.23 | 3:40AM -0.20 | 4:05PM -0.20 | 4:35AM -0.15 | 4:52PM -0.15 | 5:33AM -0.07 | 5:45PM -0.07 | ||||||||
Note: the tide data above is calculated at the surf break location.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thu 04 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM |
clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | light rain | light rain | cloudy | some clouds | mod. rain | light rain | heavy rain | light rain | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear |
- | - | - | - | - | 4 | 2 | - | - | 8 | 3 | 11 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
6 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 1 | -3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 7 |
5 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 9 | -6 | -6 | -1 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 5 | -7 | -9 | -4 | -5 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 3 |
6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - |
- | 5:47 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:54 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Cool air temperatures (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 3°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sat morning, calm by Sun afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Icy conditions (max 11°C on Sun night, min -6°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NW on Mon night, light winds from the NW by Tue afternoon). |
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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 7 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.