Surf Forecasts:
The Cove surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 424 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period with SSW 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Cove in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Cove over the next 16 days.
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Hey, it’s Rusty. The Cove is the only game in town, and it’s a tricky one – advanced reef, inconsistent, but when it’s on, it’s a treat. Water’s 80°, normal for this time. Swell stays small throughout the 16 days, but we’ve got clean spells that’ll keep you smiling.
Best bet is Tuesday July 7 – morning sees 3ft SSW groundswell, 14-second period, with a light offshore breeze. Clean, peeling rights, moderate energy (352). Second pick is Saturday July 11 afternoon: 2ft SW, 18-second groundswell – super long period for the reef, shaped up nicely under 16 mph offshore wind, energy at 309. Crowds are possible, but the inconsistency keeps the pack thin.
Most other days offer 2–3ft waves with glassy mornings and light offshore afternoons. Not a week for power, but for finesse and empty lineups, it’ll do. Keep an eye on the long-range: late days like July 20 look tidy too.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
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 kJ | 441 | 397 | 355 | 350 | 265 | 250 | 198 | 192 | 181 | 115 | 113 | 75 | 72 | 76 | 184 | 164 | 249 | 309 | 268 | 258 | 248 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | glassy | off | off | glassy | off | off | glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 9:42AM0.45m | 8:32PM0.48m | 10:44AM0.53m | 9:26PM0.40m | 11:42AM0.62m | 10:35PM0.33m | 12:36PM0.71m | 11:51PM0.28m | 1:28PM0.79m | 1:02AM0.26m | 2:17PM0.85m | 2:04AM0.25m | 3:04PM0.89m | 3:01AM0.26m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:40PM0.23m | 3:19AM-0.00m | 4:14PM0.26m | 4:01AM-0.02m | 5:58PM0.24m | 4:47AM-0.04m | 7:30PM0.19m | 5:37AM-0.05m | 8:38PM0.14m | 6:28AM-0.07m | 9:30PM0.10m | 7:20AM-0.08m | 10:15PM0.06m | ||||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 31 | 30 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 441 | 397 | 355 | 350 | 265 | 250 | 198 | 192 | 181 | 115 | 113 | 75 | 72 | 76 | 184 | 164 | 249 | 309 | 268 | 258 | 248 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 18 | W 16 | W 15 | W 14 | W 16 | W 13 | SW 21 | SSW 10 | W 14 | S 12 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 |
| kJ | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 20 | 31 | 69 | 20 | 63 | 24 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | W 16 | S 7 | S 8 | W 18 | W 13 | SSW 21 | W 14 | W 13 | SSW 12 | W 14 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 |
| kJ | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 45 | 37 | 31 | 28 | 36 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 5 | E 6 | E 8 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 123 | 216 | 203 | 141 | 180 | 185 | 193 | 162 | 191 | 200 | 129 | 141 | 253 | 275 | 269 | 205 | 255 | 185 | 185 | 347 | 363 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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