
Surf Forecasts:
The Cove surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, NNE swell with 932 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with NNE 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Cove in the next 16 days are 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Cove over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 4 | N 4 | N 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 25 | 66 | 319 | 318 | 753 | 849 | 856 | 415 | 188 | 97 | 82 | 60 | 33 | 17 | 25 | 23 | 20 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:05PM4.45m | 6:11AM4.80m | 6:52PM4.35m | 6:56AM4.73m | 7:39PM4.17m | 7:42AM4.55m | 8:25PM3.96m | 8:29AM4.28m | 9:12PM3.73m | 9:19AM3.96m | 10:02PM3.52m | 10:15AM3.65m | 10:57PM3.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:02PM-0.16m | 00:17AM0.49m | 12:49PM-0.16m | 1:00AM0.60m | 1:34PM-0.02m | 1:43AM0.76m | 2:18PM0.23m | 2:26AM0.95m | 3:02PM0.56m | 3:11AM1.16m | 3:48PM0.92m | 4:01AM1.37m | 4:39PM1.24m | ||||||||
4:47 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | N 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 |
12 | 11 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | 753 | 849 | 856 | 415 | 188 | 97 | 82 | 6 | 33 | 17 | 25 | 23 | 20 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | E 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | — | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 7 |
1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 11 | 9 | 17 | 10 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 2 | N 4 | N 4 | N 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 | — | — | — | ESE 2 | — |
— | — | 1 | 10 | 25 | 66 | 319 | 318 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 60 | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 498 | 443 | 486 | 512 | 67 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 195 | 0 | 65 | 667 | 58 | 443 | 586 | 631 | 705 | 1246 | 238 | |
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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.
Are you planning a holiday in North East England? If you are looking for accommodation near The Cove, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North East England, consider staying in Waverley which is 13 km (8 miles) away. Other places in and around North East England where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Whitby which is 13 km (8 miles) away, Redcar, Guisborough and Langbaurgh-On-Tees.










