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Lat Long: 38.78° N 75.08° W

The Cove Delaware Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 25 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Cove Delaware sea temperature is
16.4°C
1.1° 

The Cove Delaware surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Cove Delaware surf forecast from 26 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 26 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 27 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, ESE swell with 67 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 26 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Cove Delaware this week:

The surf forecast for The Cove Delaware over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Cove Delaware in the next 16 days are 0.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Oct 30) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 26th Oct)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 26th Oct)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 27th Oct)2ft (0.6m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Saturday
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Energy kJ
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52
63
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34
46
Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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E
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SSE
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SSE
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SW
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WSW
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NNE
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High Tide
8:31PM1.36m
8:53AM1.66m
9:16PM1.33m
9:39AM1.70m
10:02PM1.28m
10:27AM1.71m
10:52PM1.23m
11:18AM1.68m
11:45PM1.17m
12:14PM1.62m
00:44AM1.12m
1:15PM1.54m
1:52AM1.09m
Low Tide
2:29AM-0.04m
3:13PM-0.05m
3:11AM-0.06m
4:01PM-0.05m
3:56AM-0.05m
4:52PM-0.02m
4:44AM-0.02m
5:46PM0.03m
5:37AM0.04m
6:45PM0.09m
6:35AM0.10m
7:49PM0.14m
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Information about the The Cove Delaware Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Cove Delaware 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 Delaware can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Cove Delaware 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 Delaware) 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 Delaware 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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