Surf Forecasts:
The Cove surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, S swell with 542 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 11s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what the next sixteen days are serving up at The Cove. It's a tricky, advanced reef setup, and it's inconsistent, so we're not talking about a spot that fires every day. The water's sitting at a warm 81°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
We've got a bit of a slow start, then things build. Friday morning the 28th kicks off with small 2ft swell from the south, and while the wind is light offshore, it's only got moderate energy (229). It's surfable but pretty ordinary. Friday afternoon the wind picks up but stays offshore, the energy jumps to moderate (390), and the forecast says good conditions – that's the best of the early days.
Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th are similar: small, clean, but weak. Monday the 31st morning has a solid offshore breeze and moderate energy (274) with good conditions promised. Tuesday the 1st of September is where it starts to get interesting. Clear skies, light offshore winds, and a solid 3ft south-southwest groundswell with a long 18-second period. The energy is strong (486), and the setup is clean. This is a standout for The Cove – that long period will push through nicely here.
Wednesday the 2nd of September morning looks like the pick of the whole run. We've got 3ft swell from the south at 16 seconds, with almost no wind – just a slight air. The combined energy is strong (529), and it's set to be clean. That's the one to circle on the calendar. Thursday the 3rd stays clean with moderate offshore winds and 3ft south swell.
The following week drops off a bit. From Friday the 4th through Tuesday the 8th of September, the swell hangs around 1ft to 2ft, but with those consistent offshore winds, it stays rideable. The morning of Tuesday the 8th of September is another nice one – 3ft from the south-southwest with a light offshore breeze and strong energy (547). Clean conditions.
Things turn ugly Thursday the 10th of September. Rain and strong cross-onshore winds from the south-southeast with lumpy, poor surf. That lasts through Friday the 11th. Saturday the 12th shows a glimmer of hope with glassy conditions in the morning and a tiny 2ft south swell, but the energy is weak (80) – more of a recovery day than a proper session.
Overall? The best bet is the morning of Wednesday, 2nd September, with that 3ft, long-period south swell under glassy conditions. Tuesday the 1st and Tuesday the 8th are also solid second options. For a spot that's inconsistent, this is a promising run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | S 19 | SSW 18 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 184 | 206 | 126 | 115 | 84 | 140 | 129 | 112 | 112 | 109 | 122 | 270 | 422 | 311 | 351 | 529 | 391 | 275 | 264 | 250 | 229 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 4:24PM0.69m | 4:53AM0.52m | 4:54PM0.63m | 5:35AM0.57m | 5:24PM0.57m | 6:23AM0.61m | 5:56PM0.49m | 7:18AM0.64m | 6:34PM0.42m | 8:23AM0.67m | 7:26PM0.35m | 9:35AM0.70m | 8:58PM0.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:42AM0.08m | 10:41PM0.06m | 10:28AM0.10m | 11:08PM0.05m | 11:18AM0.14m | 11:37PM0.05m | 12:15PM0.19m | 00:11AM0.04m | 1:23PM0.23m | 00:50AM0.05m | 2:50PM0.25m | 1:38AM0.06m | 4:44PM0.24m | 2:38AM0.07m | |||||||
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 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 31 | 32 | 26 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | E 5 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 19 | SSW 18 | ENE 8 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | E 12 | S 14 | E 12 |
| kJ | 184 | 51 | 126 | 115 | 81 | 140 | 129 | 112 | 84 | 57 | 35 | 270 | 422 | 75 | 351 | 529 | 391 | 275 | 496 | 250 | 722 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SSW 13 | S 14 | E 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | S 10 | SW 14 | S 18 | S 11 | ESE 12 | E 15 | E 13 | S 14 | S 10 | S 13 |
| kJ | 110 | 184 | 89 | 87 | 84 | 45 | 48 | 68 | 112 | 109 | 122 | 31 | 52 | 311 | 39 | 47 | 38 | 88 | 264 | 17 | 229 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | S 14 | E 14 | S 13 | E 12 | SSW 12 | E 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 12 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | E 15 | E 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 13 | W 9 |
| kJ | 45 | 206 | 93 | 55 | 75 | 47 | 38 | 29 | 72 | 108 | 54 | 49 | 12 | 52 | 51 | 17 | 26 | 37 | 17 | 7 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 5 | E 13 | ENE 12 |
| kJ | 52 | 134 | 125 | 181 | 144 | 164 | 71 | 180 | 117 | 80 | 136 | 131 | 154 | 52 | 106 | 100 | 434 | 502 | 40 | 1028 | 625 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 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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