Surf Forecasts:
The Cove Cape May surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, ESE swell with 62 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with ESE 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 (Jul 07) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s is also forecast. 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 16 days are 0.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Cove Cape May over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what we’ve got coming up for The Cove in Cape May.
Honestly, the next two weeks are a tough stretch for this point break. We're looking at a long, flat spell with nothing but poor conditions for the first week and a half. The water temperature is sitting at 73°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least it’ll feel nice on the skin even if you’re just splashing around.
The first glimmer of anything surfable doesn't pop up until Wednesday morning, July 8th. That morning we’ve got a small 3 ft swell out of the ESE with a short period of 7 seconds. The wind is a light offshore from the NNE at 9 mph, so the surface will be clean. The wave energy is pretty weak (70), so you’ll be working for those little rollers. It's not great, just "surfable." Crowds are likely here, so don’t expect to have it to yourself. The optimum direction for The Cove is SE, so this ESE swell is close but not perfect. If you’re desperate for a paddle, this Wednesday morning and the following calm afternoon are your only real windows in the first half of the month.
The real standout, if you can hold out, is the tail end of the forecast. On Friday afternoon, July 17th, we get another small bump. The swell is 3 ft from the SSE (not the ideal SE, but close) with a 7-second period. The wind goes offshore from the NE at 6 mph, which will keep it glassy and clean. The energy is still low (89), but after two weeks of nothing, this is the best we’re going to see. It’s a tiny wave, perfect for a longboard or a funboard, and with that offshore flow, it’ll be the pick of the bunch.
For the rest of the period, it’s mostly small, chopped-up, or onshore junk. The one time the swell tries to push a little higher—Tuesday, July 14th—the swell hits 5 ft with a 6-second period, but it’s all onshore with risk of thunderstorms and energy in the moderate range (150). That’s a messy, lumpy combo better left alone.
So, to sum it up: a long, flat start, a so-so window on Wednesday the 8th, and a slightly better one on Friday the 17th. The 17th is your best bet, but keep the expectations low—it’s a tiny wave with offshore wind.
Stay patient, and keep an eye on the forecasts. They can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 34°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SW 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
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 kJ | 32 | 22 | 23 | 8 | 23 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 45 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 35 | 51 | 37 | 62 | 59 | 41 | 47 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 10:24AM1.17m | 10:34PM1.59m | 11:01AM1.19m | 11:09PM1.55m | 11:40AM1.22m | 11:47PM1.50m | 12:21PM1.26m | 00:28AM1.43m | 1:07PM1.32m | 1:15AM1.36m | 1:59PM1.39m | 2:10AM1.29m | 2:58PM1.48m | 3:13AM1.24m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:56PM0.19m | 4:51AM0.10m | 4:36PM0.20m | 5:26AM0.10m | 5:19PM0.23m | 6:03AM0.10m | 6:08PM0.25m | 6:42AM0.10m | 7:03PM0.27m | 7:26AM0.09m | 8:06PM0.27m | 8:16AM0.08m | 9:13PM0.24m | ||||||||
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 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — |
 | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 6 | 10 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 29 | 34 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 31 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 37 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 24 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 5 | SE 9 | S 4 | S 5 | SE 9 | S 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | — | — | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 16 | 21 | 20 | 7 | 23 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 13 | — | — | — | 15 | 4 | 59 | 41 | 47 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 9 | — | ESE 7 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | SE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — | E 9 | SE 10 | E 12 | SE 9 | S 5 |
| kJ | 14 | 8 | — | 5 | — | 13 | 13 | — | 12 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 14 | 3 | 13 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | S 4 | SSW 5 | — | S 5 | WSW 2 | — | S 5 | SW 4 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | — | E 3 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | S 4 | S 4 | — |
| kJ | 32 | 22 | 23 | — | 7 | 1 | — | 11 | 45 | 1 | 5 | — | 3 | 15 | 35 | 51 | 37 | 62 | 8 | 17 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 1177 | 11 | 81 | 1179 | 27 | 1129 | 125 | 1 | 2192 | 2315 | 939 | 1461 | 1179 | 552 | 1 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
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