The Cove surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 25 Mar 2026 HST
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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
24.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (Mar 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Cove in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 30) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 9s period and expected on Friday (Mar 27) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 26th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 26th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 30th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed morning, light winds from the NNE by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
0.8
E
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.4
SW
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.6
SSE
0.6
S
1.1
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.5
E
1.5
E
1.3
E
1.6
E
Period(s) (?)887891314141313136676667777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)19218356113141481501501251351239713012562220263208208150254
Wind
(km/h)
35
NE
30
NE
20
NE
15
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
15
NE
20
NE
15
NNE
30
NE
35
NE
30
NE
35
NE
35
NE
30
NE
35
ENE
40
ENE
35
ENE
40
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:49PM
0.66
11:26AM
0.23
11:59PM
0.67
12:46PM
0.29
12:52AM
0.67
1:33PM
0.36
1:35AM
0.66
2:12PM
0.44
2:11AM
0.64
2:48PM
0.52
2:43AM
0.60
3:21PM
0.58
3:12AM
0.55
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:51PM
0.14
7:24AM
0.18
3:46PM
0.17
7:44AM
0.15
5:30PM
0.17
8:05AM
0.13
6:44PM
0.16
8:25AM
0.11
7:43PM
0.15
8:45AM
0.09
8:34PM
0.15
9:04AM
0.08
9:21PM
0.16
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Sunrise6:31--6:30--6:30--6:28--6:28--6:26--6:26--
Sunset-6:44--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232422232422232321212221222121222221222222
Feels °C (?)182018222220212118161716161415161615171617
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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.

The Cove is 3 km (2 miles) from 'Ewa Beach. If you plan a vacation in Oahu, look for hotels and other accommodation in 'Ewa Beach. 'Ewa Beach has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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