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Lat Long: 26.72° N 80.03° W

The Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 29 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Cove sea temperature is
27.5°C
0.7° 

The Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Cove surf forecast from 29 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 3 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 1 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, ENE swell with 744 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 3 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with NE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Cove this week:

The surf forecast for The Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Cove in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 01) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 3rd Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 3rd Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 1st Nov)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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744
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
11:17PM0.98m
12:04PM1.14m
00:17AM0.96m
1:04PM1.09m
1:22AM0.94m
2:08PM1.05m
2:32AM0.94m
3:14PM1.02m
3:44AM0.96m
4:17PM1.01m
4:50AM1.00m
5:13PM1.00m
Low Tide
5:19PM0.20m
5:25AM0.06m
6:21PM0.23m
6:30AM0.10m
7:28PM0.24m
7:39AM0.14m
8:33PM0.23m
8:48AM0.16m
9:34PM0.20m
9:53AM0.18m
10:30PM0.17m
10:55AM0.19m
11:22PM0.14m
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Information about the The Cove Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for The Cove 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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