The Cove surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 31 Jan 2026 GMT
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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
7.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Cove this week:

The surf forecast for The Cove over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 01) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s 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 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 03) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sun 1st Feb)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 5th Feb)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 3rd Feb)11ft (3.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Cove over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sat morning, min 4°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the E by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Wed night, min 3°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Tue morning, light winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon).

Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
ENE
2
ENE
1.6
E
1
NE
1.3
ENE
1.5
E
2.1
ENE
3
ENE
3
E
3.5
E
3.5
ENE
2.4
ENE
2.4
ENE
1.6
NE
1.4
NE
2.5
E
2.5
E
2.2
ENE
1.7
NE
1.6
NE
1.4
NE
Period(s) (?)988888899991010109888898
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)450547367142223277560143714971935199811161077459309949804540382359264
Wind
(km/h)
20
SE
20
SE
15
SSE
15
S
15
SSE
20
ESE
35
ESE
40
E
40
E
40
E
35
E
30
ENE
20
NW
5
SSW
10
SSE
25
ESE
25
E
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossoffcross-
off
crosscross-
on
onononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:17PM
4.11
2:54AM
4.19
3:06PM
4.42
3:43AM
4.35
3:51PM
4.66
4:28AM
4.43
4:33PM
4.80
5:09AM
4.41
5:12PM
4.81
5:47AM
4.31
5:51PM
4.69
6:25AM
4.15
6:29PM
4.46
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:54PM
0.43
9:16AM
0.68
9:43PM
0.11
10:00AM
0.54
10:27PM
-0.10
10:39AM
0.47
11:07PM
-0.16
11:17AM
0.48
11:46PM
-0.09
11:52AM
0.57
12:22AM
0.12
12:27PM
0.71
12:57AM
0.41
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Sunrise7:54--7:52--7:50--7:48--7:47--7:45--7:43--
Sunset-4:37--4:39--4:42--4:44--4:45--4:49--4:51-
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part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
Rain (mm)
----------141----122-
Temp. °C887787644435546544344
Feels °C (?)433343-2-5-5-5-60012-2-3-5-6-4-4
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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 12 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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