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The Cove at Sandy Hook surfForecast / New Jersey / USA
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Cove at Sandy Hook this week:
The surf forecast for The Cove at Sandy Hook over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 17) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2ft and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1ft and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0ft and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Cove at Sandy Hook in the next 12 days are 3ft 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 17) 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 4ft 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 19) at 11PM.
Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 17th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 17th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 17th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Cove at Sandy Hook over the next 12 days.
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thu 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Period(s) (?) | 7 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
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Energy (?) | 94 | 24 | 25 | 12 | 10 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 19 | 59 | 32 | 36 | 27 | 28 | 22 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 30 | 21 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 20 | 3 | 20 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 7 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross | off | off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | on | cross | off | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (ft) | 9:17PM 5.25 | 9:53AM 4.3 | 10:00PM 5.18 | 10:40AM 4.43 | 10:49PM 5.02 | 11:30AM 4.59 | 11:41PM 4.86 | 12:22PM 4.79 | 12:35AM 4.66 | 1:14PM 4.95 | 1:30AM 4.43 | 2:08PM 5.09 | 2:29AM 4.27 | 3:06PM 5.18 | 3:34AM 4.13 | 4:09PM 5.25 | 4:43AM 4.13 | 5:15PM 5.35 | 5:49AM 4.27 | 6:15PM 5.48 | 6:48AM 4.43 | 7:09PM 5.54 | 7:41AM 4.59 | 7:58PM 5.54 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 3:51AM 0 | 3:50PM 0.56 | 4:29AM -0.03 | 4:34PM 0.56 | 5:08AM 0 | 5:22PM 0.66 | 5:49AM 0.07 | 6:18PM 0.79 | 6:37AM 0.2 | 7:27PM 0.89 | 7:35AM 0.3 | 8:42PM 0.85 | 8:40AM 0.36 | 9:50PM 0.69 | 9:44AM 0.33 | 10:52PM 0.49 | 10:44AM 0.3 | 11:49PM 0.26 | 11:42AM 0.23 | 12:45AM 0.07 | 12:39PM 0.2 | 1:38AM -0.07 | 1:34PM 0.16 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thu 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:45 | - |
Sunset | - | - | 8:25 | - | - | 8:24 | - | - | 8:24 | - | - | 8:23 | - | - | 8:23 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:21 | - | - | 8:20 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:17 |
Rain (in) | - | - | - | - | - | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.2 | - | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | - | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Temp. °F | 73 | 72 | 73 | 75 | 75 | 77 | 75 | 77 | 79 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 86 | 82 | 93 | 90 | 75 | 84 | 82 | 81 | 86 | 88 | 77 | 77 | 72 | 73 | 75 | 75 | 73 | 75 | 75 | 79 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 91 |
Feels °F (?) | 77 | 75 | 75 | 79 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 84 | 82 | 86 | 86 | 82 | 88 | 86 | 97 | 93 | 77 | 84 | 84 | 88 | 90 | 90 | 81 | 79 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 70 | 72 | 70 | 72 | 84 | 81 | 84 | 90 | 91 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 0.7in), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 79°F on Tue afternoon, min 72°F on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 0.3in), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 93°F on Thu afternoon, min 75°F on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 0.8in), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 88°F on Sat night, min 70°F on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the W by Sat night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 91°F on Thu afternoon, min 72°F on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed afternoon). |
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The above surf forecast table for The Cove at Sandy Hook 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 at Sandy Hook can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Cove at Sandy Hook 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 at Sandy Hook) 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).
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The Cove at Sandy Hook is 14 km (9 miles) from the city of Coney Island. If you plan a vacation in New Jersey, look for hotels and other accommodation in Coney Island. Coney Island has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.