The Cove surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 14 Apr 2026 BST
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The Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Cove sea temperature is
7.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Cove this week:

The most powerful waves expected at The Cove in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 20th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Mon
20
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SE
0.1
N
0.5
SE
0.7
SE
0.8
SE
0.8
SE
0.3
NE
0.1
NE
0.3
NE
0.4
NE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.1
NE
0.1
NE
0.2
ESE
0.3
WNW
0.9
NNW
1.2
N
0.7
NNE
2
NE
3
ENE
Period(s) (?)373455666666554256588
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4152035416171055111034106234441242
Wind
(km/h)
10
S
10
S
20
S
25
S
25
S
25
S
25
SSW
20
SW
20
SW
5
SW
15
S
15
S
15
S
15
WSW
20
WSW
15
W
10
NW
10
N
5
NW
10
NNE
25
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
crosscross-
on
crossoncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:17AM
3.58
2:16PM
3.88
2:56AM
3.92
2:57PM
4.21
3:33AM
4.23
3:36PM
4.51
4:09AM
4.48
4:17PM
4.73
4:46AM
4.63
4:58PM
4.85
5:24AM
4.66
5:42PM
4.83
6:04AM
4.58
6:28PM
4.66
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:24AM
1.31
8:50PM
0.63
9:06AM
0.99
9:29PM
0.29
9:46AM
0.68
10:08PM
0.04
10:25AM
0.41
10:48PM
-0.09
11:04AM
0.22
11:28PM
-0.07
11:45AM
0.13
12:10AM
0.09
12:28PM
0.16
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Mon
20
Sunrise-6:03--6:01--6:00--5:56--5:54--5:52--5:50-
Sunset--8:02--8:05--8:07--8:08--8:10--8:12--8:14
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
-----3------------1--
Temp. °C7121411141611121412151614141410910887
Feels °C (?)379591186910111211109667651
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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.

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