The Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The region I’m looking at is a reef setup called The Cove. It’s for advanced surfers only - this isn’t a beginner zone. It’s inconsistent, so you have to pick your moments. The water temperature is running at about 80°, which is pretty much average for this time of year, nothing unusual there.

The first real standout starts on Friday morning, July 24. We’ve got a clean 3 ft SSW groundswell with a 18-second period, which is a very long period for this spot. That’s a groundswell, and it’s going to peel nicely along the reef. Combined energy is moderate (612). The wind is offshore from the NE at 9 mph, making for clean, lined-up waves. This is the best on offer right here. The swell is small, but the quality is high. Crowds are possible, so keep an eye out.

Friday afternoon stays similar, 3 ft SSW, 17-second period, still offshore and clean, energy bumping up to 864 (moderate). Saturday July 25 is another strong day: morning brings 3 ft SSW at 19 seconds, with that same NNE offshore breeze, energy at 786. Saturday afternoon nudges up to 3 ft, still clean. Very good surf.

Sunday July 26 holds up: 3 ft SSW, 16 seconds, offshore wind but a little stronger at 12 mph. Still clean. Energy drops to 581. Monday July 27 still has 3 ft SSW, 15-second period, moderate offshore wind, but the energy is dropping to 296. It’s still surfable, but the punch is fading.

By Tuesday July 28, the swell is down to 2 ft, period dropping to 14 seconds, still offshore, but the energy is weak (192). It’s ordinary. Wednesday July 29 and Thursday July 30 turn ugly with onshore wind and poor conditions. No go.

Then Thursday afternoon July 30, something interesting: the wind goes glassy, very light WSW at 3 mph, with a 2 ft S swell at 13 seconds. Energy is moderate (325). This is a small window of clean, glassy waves. Friday July 31 morning is also glassy, with a 2 ft SSW 16-second groundswell, energy 288. Good for a longboard or a fun twinny.

After that, the swell drops off significantly. From August 1 through August 8, we’re looking at tiny waves, mostly 1 ft to 2 ft, with some glassy moments but very weak energy (often under 200). There’s a stretch of about 5 to 6 days where the surf is really just for the dedicated. The standouts are clearly Friday July 24 through Monday July 27, with Friday the 24th being the absolute pick for the best conditions.

The long-range stuff around August 8 shows a 2 ft SW groundswell with a 18-second period, but it’s very small and low energy - more of a “maybe” than a plan.

All in all, The Cove is offering a few good days but it’s a short window. Get on it if you can.

Rusty

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