Surf Forecasts:
The Cove surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with 314 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period with SW 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. 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 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Cove over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about The Cove.
This is a spot for the advanced crew only – it’s an inconsistent reef break, so when it fires, you need to know what you’re doing. Water temp is around 79°F, which is about normal for this time of year.
The next couple of weeks are all about small, clean swell. From Sunday the 12th through Saturday the 18th, we’ve got waist-high waves around 2ft to 2ft mostly from the SW. The energy is moderate – combined swell energy is in the 300 to 540 range (moderate). The wind is the story here: mostly offshore or glassy, especially in the mornings. Sunday morning the 12th is the pick of the first week – 2ft SW groundswell at 16 seconds, with a light NNE breeze. That’s glassy, clean, and the long period will give some nice shape on the reef. The swell direction is SW, not the preferred W, but with those conditions, it’s still worth a paddle.
Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th keep that clean offshore vibe – Tuesday morning goes glassy. Small but fun. Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th turn cross-onshore, so quality drops. The weekend of the 18th and 19th is glassy again but the swell drops to 1ft to 2ft – very small.
The real highlight comes Monday the 20th. That morning we see a jump to 3ft from the S with a 16 second period, glassy conditions, and combined energy at 506 (moderate). Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 22nd hold at 3ft from the S with offshore winds and glassy mornings. That stretch from Monday the 20th to Wednesday the 22nd is the best window – consistent, clean, and the reef will shape it up nicely. The direction is S, not the ideal W, but the period is long enough to wrap in.
Then on Thursday the 23rd, we get a very long period groundswell – 1ft from the SSW with a 22 second period. That’s super straight, but on a reef it could be a treat. Winds are offshore, so it’s worth a look for experts who don’t mind a long wait between sets.
The final days, from the 25th to the 27th, stay small at 2ft to 3ft from the SSW with offshore winds and glassy mornings. Consistent but not a standout.
Bottom line: Monday the 20th through Wednesday the 22nd is your best bet. It’s small but clean, and the reef will make it work. Crowds are only sometimes here, so you won’t be fighting for waves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | W 15 | SSW 16 | W 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 268 | 258 | 251 | 232 | 217 | 208 | 194 | 193 | 197 | 229 | 224 | 314 | 206 | 151 | 200 | 146 | 127 | 167 | 158 | 156 | 75 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | off |
High Tide | 3:04PM0.89m | 3:01AM0.26m | 3:49PM0.91m | 3:54AM0.28m | 4:33PM0.89m | 4:46AM0.30m | 5:15PM0.85m | 5:39AM0.34m | 5:56PM0.78m | 6:35AM0.37m | 6:35PM0.70m | 7:33AM0.41m | 7:13PM0.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:15PM0.06m | 8:11AM-0.08m | 10:56PM0.05m | 9:02AM-0.07m | 11:34PM0.03m | 9:52AM-0.04m | 00:10AM0.03m | 10:42AM0.01m | 00:44AM0.03m | 11:35AM0.08m | 1:17AM0.03m | 12:32PM0.15m | 1:49AM0.03m | ||||||||
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mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | W 15 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | W 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 12 |
| kJ | 268 | 258 | 251 | 232 | 217 | 208 | 194 | 189 | 197 | 229 | 214 | 314 | 206 | 151 | 200 | 146 | 102 | 167 | 158 | 156 | 75 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 19 | W 18 | E 8 | W 16 | W 16 | SSW 13 | W 15 | W 15 | SSW 13 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | S 16 | SSW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WNW 13 |
| kJ | 30 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 64 | 98 | 58 | 193 | 174 | 109 | 224 | 218 | 113 | 150 | 150 | 104 | 127 | 56 | 35 | 17 | 33 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | W 12 | SW 18 | E 4 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | W 14 | W 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | SW 8 |
| kJ | 21 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 12 | 81 | 12 | 72 | 111 | 204 | 51 | 41 | 175 | 117 | 57 | 100 | 101 | 94 | 57 | 57 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 4 | E 5 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 263 | 304 | 346 | 298 | 141 | 152 | 151 | 74 | 42 | 20 | 29 | 94 | 101 | 75 | 121 | 48 | 30 | 129 | 138 | 282 | 252 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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).
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