The Cove Delaware Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.78° N 75.08° W

The Cove Delaware Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Cove Delaware sea temperature is
23.5° C
0.1° 

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 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, S swell with 371 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s. 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 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug)6ft (1.9m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Friday
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Saturday
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Tuesday
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Period (s)
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8
0.4
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8
0.4
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9
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SE
8
0.7
SSE
3
0.3
SE
8
0.6
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6
0.9
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4
0.1
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8
1.2
SSE
8
1.5
SSE
7
1
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7
0.7
SE
7
0.5
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7
0.9
SSE
4
0.8
SSE
5
1.2
SSE
6
0.1
E
10
0.8
SSE
6
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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10
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26
26
3
170
237
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47
22
28
33
87
2
38
2
3
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
15
SSE
15
SSW
10
SSE
30
SSE
20
S
25
SSE
20
SE
25
SSW
30
SSW
30
SW
10
WSW
0
W
20
SSW
15
S
15
SSW
25
S
15
SSW
20
SSW
25
S
20
SSW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
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cross-off
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High Tide
10:23AM1.21m
10:38PM1.46m
11:01AM1.26m
11:15PM1.42m
11:41AM1.30m
11:55PM1.37m
12:24PM1.35m
00:37AM1.30m
1:11PM1.38m
1:25AM1.21m
2:03PM1.42m
2:19AM1.14m
3:02PM1.44m
3:21AM1.08m
Low Tide
4:15PM0.08m
4:53AM0.06m
4:57PM0.09m
5:29AM0.05m
5:41PM0.10m
6:06AM0.05m
6:30PM0.12m
6:48AM0.05m
7:23PM0.16m
7:34AM0.07m
8:23PM0.19m
8:27AM0.09m
9:29PM0.20m
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 mm
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Temp °C
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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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