Surf Forecasts:
The Cove surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, ENE swell with 103 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's cut straight to it. We're looking at a 16-day window for The Cove, and I gotta be honest with you, it's a tough one. There's a gap right at the start with absolutely nothing worth paddling out for. The first few days are a write-off.
We're looking at a long, flat spell. From Thursday, the 6th of August, all the way through to the end of the period, we're dealing with tiny, weak, and messy conditions. The wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore, which is a major buzzkill for any kind of quality. The swell heights barely tickle the 3 ft mark, and even when they do, the periods are short and weak. The combined energy is weak, barely cracking 100 (28 to 147), so there's just no push in the water.
The best of a bad bunch might be a quick look at Friday afternoon, the 7th of August. The swell bumps up to 3 ft from the ENE with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy hits 147. But even then, the wind is a cross-onshore risk of thunderstorms, so it's going to be choppy and lumpy. It's not a recommendation, just the least bad option.
The rest of the second week into the third is a total dud. Swell drops to 0.3 ft to 2 ft, energy is in the single digits, and the wind just won't give us a break. Saturday the 15th of August sees a tiny pulse of 2 ft from the SE, but with that same cross-onshore wind, it's just not worth the effort.
This is one of those times where the forecast is a blank run. The Cove is a fairly exposed spot, but it's not getting any love from the swells. The water temp is sitting at 86°F which is about average for this time of year, so at least you won't be cold while you're sitting there waiting for nothing.
Honestly, for the whole 16 days, there's no standout. There's no one day where the stars align. If you're desperate, maybe keep an eye on the 20th of August for a 2 ft from the NE with a 7-second period, but the wind is onshore, so it's a long shot. This is a good time to wax the board, fix a ding, or just take a break. The forecasts can change, but right now, it's a solid no-go.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 28°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 28°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | ENE 9 | ESE 3 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 25 | 37 | 62 | 47 | 103 | 70 | 64 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 5 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 2:49PM0.89m | 2:51AM0.77m | 3:57PM0.91m | 3:59AM0.77m | 5:04PM0.94m | 5:07AM0.80m | 6:06PM0.98m | 6:11AM0.84m | 7:03PM1.01m | 7:11AM0.89m | 7:57PM1.04m | 8:07AM0.93m | 8:46PM1.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:17AM-0.03m | 9:07PM0.15m | 9:16AM-0.05m | 10:10PM0.14m | 10:18AM-0.07m | 11:14PM0.12m | 11:22AM-0.09m | 00:17AM0.09m | 12:25PM-0.12m | 1:15AM0.04m | 1:24PM-0.14m | 2:08AM-0.01m | 2:18PM-0.15m | 2:57AM-0.04m | |||||||
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 | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 9 | SSE 5 | ENE 4 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | SSE 4 | NE 8 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22 | 103 | 70 | 64 | 28 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | NE 10 | — | — | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | E 8 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | S 4 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 4 | E 7 | ESE 3 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 4 | — | — | 13 | — | 6 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | S 4 | — | S 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 9 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 8 | E 5 | ENE 9 | E 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 6 | 3 | — | 2 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 4 | SSE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | — | ESE 3 | SE 3 |
| kJ | 25 | 37 | 62 | 47 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 3 | 9 | — | 1 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1034 | 1592 | 388 | 959 | 353 | 1218 | 370 | 677 | 262 | 370 | 1358 | 227 | 404 | 1727 | 280 | 1007 | 1727 | 738 | 368 | 1727 | 738 |
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The above surf forecast table for The Cove 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 can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Cove 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) 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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