The Cove surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 09 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
8.1° 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 Saturday (Jan 10) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Cove in the next 12 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 09) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jan 12) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sat 10th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Best Surf12PM (Sat 10th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 9PM (Fri 9th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm) at first, then becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Sun morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun night, min 1°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, near gales from the S by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon morning, min 3°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon morning, light winds from the SSW by Wed night).

Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
ENE
2.5
NE
3
ENE
2
NE
1.7
NE
1.2
NE
0.6
NE
0.3
NE
3
SE
1.1
SE
1
SE
0.5
SE
0.6
SSE
1.6
SE
1.9
SE
0.8
ESE
0.6
NNW
0.5
N
0.2
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
Period(s) (?)7910109987887666876661111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)54592418497084712104890000000682519323
Wind
(km/h)
35
ENE
35
NE
20
ENE
5
ENE
5
SSW
25
S
45
S
50
S
35
SSW
40
SSW
30
SW
15
SSW
15
SSE
25
SSE
20
NW
10
W
10
WSW
5
SW
10
S
10
SSE
5
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:48PM
4.07
8:35AM
3.54
8:39PM
3.77
9:28AM
3.36
9:38PM
3.51
10:27AM
3.25
10:45PM
3.34
11:30AM
3.22
11:55PM
3.30
12:32PM
3.29
12:59AM
3.37
1:27PM
3.44
1:54AM
3.52
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:42PM
1.16
2:21AM
0.77
2:27PM
1.37
3:08AM
1.08
3:20PM
1.55
4:03AM
1.34
4:26PM
1.66
5:11AM
1.50
5:44PM
1.65
6:24AM
1.53
6:57PM
1.52
7:27AM
1.43
7:54PM
1.31
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Sunrise8:21--8:21--8:19--8:18--8:18--8:17--8:15--
Sunset-3:57--3:59--4:00--4:02--4:04--4:06--4:07-
cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light snow
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
-1-----11----53------
Temp. °C544332259998899554444
Feels °C (?)-3-5-30-1-4-10-61122433111-111
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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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