The Cove Delaware Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.78° N 75.08° W

The Cove Delaware Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Cove Delaware sea temperature is
24.5° 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 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, S swell with 323 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period with S 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Cove Delaware in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Wed 22nd Jul)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 2PM (Wed 22nd Jul)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 22nd Jul)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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SSE
8
0.8
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
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ENE
4
0.9
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6
0.8
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6
0.8
ENE
4
0.7
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6
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8
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8
0.4
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8
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8
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8
0.3
ESE
8
0.9
SSE
7
0.7
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
152
80
61
44
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51
24
34
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23
14
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12
89
54
56
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
15
WSW
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
E
10
ENE
25
ENE
20
E
10
ENE
20
ENE
10
E
0
E
5
E
20
SE
15
SW
10
W
15
SSW
15
SW
25
WSW
10
WNW
20
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Wind State
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High Tide
4:00PM1.32m
4:18AM1.01m
4:56PM1.32m
5:17AM0.98m
5:50PM1.34m
6:12AM0.98m
6:40PM1.37m
7:02AM0.99m
7:26PM1.41m
7:46AM1.03m
8:08PM1.45m
8:27AM1.07m
8:48PM1.48m
Low Tide
9:27AM0.17m
10:32PM0.26m
10:19AM0.21m
11:33PM0.26m
11:11AM0.22m
00:28AM0.25m
12:02PM0.21m
1:17AM0.22m
12:50PM0.19m
2:00AM0.19m
1:34PM0.16m
2:39AM0.16m
2:15PM0.13m
3:14AM0.13m
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Feels °C
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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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