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The Cove Delaware surfForecast / Delaware / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 15 Jan 2026 EST
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The Cove Delaware surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Cove Delaware sea temperature is
4.6° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Cove Delaware this week:

The surf forecast for The Cove Delaware over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Cove Delaware in the next 12 days are 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 17th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 17th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 17th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Icy conditions (max 9°C on Sat afternoon, min -5°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Thu morning, light winds from the WSW by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary A dusting of new snow. Icy conditions (max 4°C on Mon afternoon, min -7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sun night, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue night).

Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SSE
0.5
SE
0.3
SE
0.3
SE
0.2
ESE
0.2
SSE
1
S
0.9
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SE
0.3
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.3
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.8
S
Period(s) (?)78988977878888788910105
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)263312117885766118231017169181619262537
Wind
(km/h)
40
WNW
30
WNW
40
WNW
30
WNW
25
SW
30
SSW
30
SW
35
WSW
10
WSW
25
NW
15
NW
20
WNW
25
WSW
25
WSW
30
NW
25
WNW
25
W
30
WNW
15
NW
10
SW
35
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:14PM
0.91
6:41AM
1.32
6:57PM
0.94
7:22AM
1.37
7:37PM
0.98
8:01AM
1.40
8:16PM
1.01
8:38AM
1.41
8:55PM
1.05
9:16AM
1.41
9:34PM
1.09
9:53AM
1.39
10:15PM
1.13
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:30PM
0.10
12:05AM
0.04
1:11PM
0.07
12:47AM
-0.00
1:49PM
0.03
1:27AM
-0.04
2:24PM
-0.00
2:06AM
-0.07
2:59PM
-0.03
2:46AM
-0.09
3:34PM
-0.06
3:27AM
-0.09
4:10PM
-0.08
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Sunrise7:16--7:16--7:16--7:15--7:15--7:15--7:13--
Sunset-5:01--5:02--5:04--5:05--5:06--5:07--5:07-
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
light snow
light snow
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
------1--------------
Temp. °C11-302469600-124-2-4-2-3-5-21
Feels °C (?)-10-8-14-8-7-4-312-8-6-8-7-4-11-14-11-14-10-7-9
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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 12 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.

The Cove Delaware is 47 km (29 miles) from Ocean City. If you plan a vacation in Delaware, 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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