
Surf Forecasts:
The Cove surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, E swell with 1,195 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period with E 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) 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 1.2m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Cove over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Tue morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 24 | SSW 23 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | E 16 | E 16 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
329 | 311 | 342 | 437 | 426 | 480 | 561 | 395 | 616 | 329 | 428 | 298 | 502 | 692 | 662 | 568 | 705 | 923 | 808 | 1045 | 1178 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 10:46AM0.54m | 7:33PM0.36m | 11:52AM0.59m | 12:45PM0.63m | 10:43PM0.26m | 1:30PM0.66m | 00:28AM0.25m | 2:09PM0.70m | 1:28AM0.26m | 2:45PM0.72m | 2:12AM0.27m | 3:17PM0.74m | 2:51AM0.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:02PM0.36m | 3:27AM0.12m | 4:16AM0.12m | 9:32PM0.26m | 5:13AM0.11m | 9:33PM0.22m | 6:08AM0.10m | 9:50PM0.20m | 6:58AM0.08m | 10:10PM0.18m | 7:41AM0.05m | 10:32PM0.17m | |||||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 23 | S 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | E 16 | E 16 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 |
329 | 311 | 342 | 277 | 426 | 206 | 561 | 395 | 616 | 329 | 428 | 298 | 502 | 692 | 662 | 568 | 705 | 923 | 808 | 1045 | 1178 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 12 | S 13 | SSW 22 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 20 | SSW 16 | S 11 | S 11 | E 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
79 | 65 | 67 | 102 | 125 | 480 | 132 | 125 | 56 | 187 | 139 | 296 | 288 | 91 | 57 | 459 | 452 | 416 | 288 | 284 | 273 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SSW 16 | E 13 | SSW 24 | E 11 | E 12 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | S 13 | SSW 16 | S 21 | S 12 | S 11 | E 13 | E 16 | S 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 |
73 | 103 | 84 | 437 | 90 | 139 | 124 | 173 | 85 | 94 | 329 | 100 | 89 | 55 | 82 | 58 | 25 | 21 | 18 | 11 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 4 | NE 8 |
68 | 61 | — | 111 | 110 | 82 | 276 | 258 | 351 | 187 | 254 | 279 | 292 | 221 | 251 | 232 | 191 | 143 | 120 | 29 | 136 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 20 | 22 | 10 | 19 | 22 | 12 | 11 | 22 | 10 | 10 | 147 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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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.
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