The Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, the first few days are pretty flat and ordinary. We’ve got a run of small, weak swell and nothing to get excited about. The real story starts to build later on, so keep your powder dry for now.

The only wave on the radar is The Cove. This is a tricky reef break for advanced surfers only, and it’s inconsistent, so don’t expect it to be pumping every day. It’s fairly exposed to the swell, and it likes the swell from the west.

For the first week, the swell is tiny. On Tuesday the 28th, we’re looking at a clean 2ft SSW swell with a moderate offshore breeze. The water is a warm 80°, which is bang on average for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (192). It’s surfable, but honestly, it’s very ordinary. Wednesday the 29th stays small with a 2ft SSW swell, and the morning is a write-off with onshore wind, but the afternoon turns glassy. Still, the waves are tiny. Thursday the 30th and Friday the 1st of August are similar – small SSW swell with clean conditions, but nothing with any power. The combined energy drops to 174 on Saturday morning, so it’s weakening. By Sunday the 2nd of August, it’s down to a 1ft SW swell with combined energy under 100 (89), which is weak. The whole first week is a struggle. There’s a stretch of several days with no real recommendation, just marginal surf.

Now, let’s talk about the real standout. The second week is where it gets interesting. On Saturday the 8th of August, the morning shows a 1ft SSW swell, but the period jumps to 21 seconds – that’s a very long period groundswell, and the combined energy is strong (310). The wind is light offshore and clean. This is a promising sign of things to come.

Then, Sunday the 9th of August is the best of the entire forecast. We’ve got a 3ft SSW swell, 18-second period, and glassy conditions in the morning. The combined energy is 800 – that’s strong energy. The wind is light offshore in the afternoon too. This is very good surf. Monday the 10th of August is just as good: 4ft SSW swell, 16-second period, glassy in the morning, and the combined energy is 891. This is the pick of the period. The waves are still manageable for most experienced surfers, but the long period means the sets will have proper push and the reef will handle it well. Just be aware that The Cove is a reef break, and with that long period, it’ll be offering up some clean, lined-up waves.

Tuesday the 11th of August still looks good, with a 3ft SSW swell and 15-second period, but the morning has a cross-on wind. The afternoon turns glassy, and the combined energy is still moderate to strong (497). After that, the swell slowly drops off into the following days.

Overall, the first week is a write-off for any decent surf. The standout is definitely Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th of August. That’s the window to get out there. The Cove is inconsistent, so when it’s on, it’s worth the effort. Crowds are possible here, so keep that in mind.

Rusty.

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