Surf Forecasts:
The Cove surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, SSE swell with 48 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 1.0m 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, I’ll be honest with you—this is a tough one. I’ve been staring at The Cove for the next 16 days, and we’ve got a serious dry spell. There’s simply nothing on offer. We’re looking at a full 16-day gap with no surf worth paddling out for. It’s the kind of run that’s more normal for this area when the conditions just don’t line up.
The swell is tiny and weak, with the combined energy barely climbing above 50 (29 to 82). The water is a touch warmer than normal at 86°F, but that’s about the only positive. The wind is mostly cross or cross-on, so it’s messy, and the wave comment is “poor surf conditions” for every single session. The best we see is a bit of glass or clean conditions on the 1st of August morning, but with wave heights of just 0.7ft, there’s nothing to ride. It’s a flat spell, plain and simple. Don’t hold your breath; forecasts can change, but right now, you’re better off finding something else to do.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 28°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 28°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
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 kJ | 20 | 42 | 24 | 32 | 39 | 29 | 7 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 12:55PM0.86m | 1:07AM0.81m | 1:49PM0.83m | 1:54AM0.75m | 2:45PM0.81m | 2:43AM0.70m | 3:42PM0.80m | 3:36AM0.66m | 4:38PM0.79m | 4:31AM0.65m | 5:30PM0.80m | 5:24AM0.65m | 6:19PM0.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:06PM0.04m | 7:33AM-0.03m | 8:04PM0.10m | 8:23AM-0.01m | 8:59PM0.15m | 9:11AM0.02m | 9:52PM0.18m | 9:59AM0.03m | 10:45PM0.20m | 10:49AM0.04m | 11:38PM0.20m | 11:40AM0.04m | 00:30AM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ESE 4 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 4 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SSE 5 | ESE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 4 | E 8 | E 7 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | NE 8 | NE 10 | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | E 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2 | — | 6 | 6 | — | — | 4 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | — | — | SE 3 | — | ESE 4 | SE 3 | — | SE 4 | SSE 4 |
| kJ | 20 | 42 | 24 | 32 | 39 | 29 | 7 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 13 | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 4 | — | 4 | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1079 | 834 | 376 | 331 | 1727 | 280 | 763 | 834 | 297 | 1034 | 834 | 351 | 351 | 387 | 376 | 136 | 288 | 133 | 136 | 177 | 137 |
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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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