Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.31° N 158.04° W

The Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 30 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Cove sea temperature is
26.8°C
0.2° 

The Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Cove surf forecast from 30 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 31 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 5 Nov, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, E swell with 784 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 31 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period with S 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 Saturday (Oct 31) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 05) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 16s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 05) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 31st Oct)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 31st Oct)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 5th Nov)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Friday
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Energy kJ
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High Tide
6:39PM0.22m
8:16AM0.70m
8:58PM0.22m
9:24AM0.66m
11:06PM0.29m
10:29AM0.62m
00:14AM0.38m
11:25AM0.58m
1:00AM0.48m
12:14PM0.54m
1:37AM0.57m
12:56PM0.49m
2:12AM0.65m
Low Tide
3:30PM0.19m
11:51PM0.11m
4:43PM0.17m
1:02AM0.18m
5:29PM0.14m
2:58AM0.24m
6:02PM0.12m
4:55AM0.26m
6:29PM0.10m
6:25AM0.26m
6:54PM0.08m
7:34AM0.24m
7:17PM0.06m
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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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