Surf Forecasts:
The Cove surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, NE swell with 163 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Cove this week:
The most powerful waves expected at The Cove in the next 16 days are 0.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey everyone, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks for the surf.
Honestly, we’re looking at a long stretch of real poor conditions. From Wednesday the 2nd right through the first week, the waves are tiny – mostly ankle to knee-high – and the wind is usually messing things up with cross-on breezes and chop. It’s a big dry spell, so don’t get your hopes up.
The first time we see anything worth mentioning is Tuesday the 8th of September. The Cove will have a little pulse of swell from the NNE, about 3ft. The period is 9 seconds, so it’s not a groundswell, but the morning is glassy. That’s a big plus. The water temp is about normal for this time of year. The combined energy is only 87, so it’s weak, but it’s the best we’ve had. Just be aware, this spot can get crowded.
The real standout is Wednesday the 9th of September. Get up early. The Cove will have clean, glassy conditions with a 4ft NE swell at 10 seconds. That’s a bit more push, with a combined energy reading of 243, so it’s moderate. The swell direction is perfect for this break. It’s still a small wave, but that glassy morning will make it smooth and fun for intermediates. That’s the one session to target.
After that, it’s back to the tiny stuff. From Thursday the 10th right through the 17th, we’re looking at waves mostly under 2ft, with a lot of cross-shore and onshore wind. There’s a little bump on the 15th with a 2ft NE swell and an 11-second period, which is longer period, but the seas are too small and the wind is cross-on, so it’s not really worth it.
So, to sum it up: the first real chance is Tuesday the 8th, but Wednesday the 9th morning is your best bet. The rest is a washout. Keep your chin up.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 28°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ENE 5 | E 5 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 8 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 3 | NE 8 | E 10 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 4 | ENE 8 | NE 12 | NE 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 20 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 8 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 47 | 163 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 12:33PM0.98m | 00:39AM0.86m | 1:30PM0.97m | 1:36AM0.84m | 2:35PM0.96m | 2:42AM0.83m | 3:45PM0.97m | 3:54AM0.84m | 4:54PM0.99m | 5:04AM0.88m | 5:55PM1.02m | 6:06AM0.94m | 6:48PM1.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:47PM0.19m | 6:57AM0.04m | 7:51PM0.21m | 8:00AM0.05m | 8:55PM0.22m | 9:05AM0.05m | 10:00PM0.21m | 10:11AM0.03m | 11:04PM0.18m | 11:15AM0.02m | 00:04AM0.14m | 12:17PM-0.00m | 00:58AM0.09m | ||||||||
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 | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:31 | — |
mm | 4 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ESE 9 | ENE 5 | ESE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ESE 4 | E 8 | NE 8 | S 4 | NE 7 | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NNE 6 | NE 12 | NE 11 |
| kJ | 7 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 47 | 163 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | S 3 | ENE 9 | ESE 8 | NE 5 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | E 8 | NE 8 | E 10 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | NE 6 | E 9 |
| kJ | 20 | 18 | 17 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ESE 9 | — | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | N 7 | — | E 5 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 7 | — | E 8 | E 9 |
| kJ | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | — | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 3 | — | E 5 | S 3 | — | ESE 4 | SE 4 | S 4 | SE 4 | SE 3 | S 3 | SE 2 | — | — | SSE 2 | S 4 | S 3 | — | SE 3 |
| kJ | — | — | 7 | — | 8 | 1 | — | 8 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 9 | 1 | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 353 | 353 | 353 | 72 | 45 | 823 | 133 | 133 | 421 | 262 | 376 | 386 | 427 | 305 | 305 | 834 | 368 | 227 | 136 | 0 | 72 |
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