The Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for The Cove.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don’t be fooled – there’s some serious quality tucked in here. The standout window is the first weekend of July, with a long-period groundswell rolling in that’s got some real grunt. The water’s sitting at a mark that’s pretty normal for this time of year, nothing wild in the temperature department.

Alright, so kicking off on Saturday, July 4th, we see a 2ft to 3ft swell from the S-SSW with a period stretching 20 to 21 seconds. That’s proper long-period groundswell, boys. The combined energy is into the moderate range (664 to 695), and with those offshore NE winds keeping it clean, The Cove (reef) is going to be firing. Expect clean, lined-up sets. Light crowds are possible, so get in there.

Sunday, July 5th holds similar form – 3ft to 3ft, still from the SSW, period dropping slightly to 17-18 seconds. Offshore NNE winds in the morning, a little stronger in the arvo. The energy stays moderate (502 to 631). This is the real meat of the run.

Monday, July 6th and Tuesday, July 7th keep the consistency high with 3ft to 3ft SSW swell and offshore winds. The period drops from 16 down to 14 seconds, but it’s still clean and surfable. Plenty of moderate energy (352 to 453) to push you along.

We hit a bit of a lull from Wednesday, July 8th through to Friday, July 10th. Swell drops right back to 2ft to 2ft, and the wave comment turns ordinary. Thursday morning, July 9th, is glassy as a lake, but the swell’s too small to get excited about. Energy readings are low (122 to 211). A proper gap in the action.

Then, from Saturday, July 11th, we see a new pulse of SW groundswell. Swell sizes build back to 2ft to 2ft with an 18-second period, and by Sunday, July 12th, we’re looking at 3ft to 3ft at 16 seconds. Winds are mixed – offshore or cross-offshore – and the energy climbs back up to moderate levels (354 to 444). The Cove wakes up again.

Monday, July 13th is the pick of this second run: 3ft of SW swell, 15-second period, and glassy conditions in the morning. That’s special. Combined energy sits at 426. Tuesday, July 14th offers a 2ft W swell with a very long 17-second period, but the morning is cross-shore, so it’s a bit more marginal.

Through until July 19th, we get a consistent run of 2ft to 2ft WSW swell with periods in the 14–16 second range. Winds mostly offshore, a few glassy moments (July 15th and 16th mornings). The energy is moderate (345 to 526), but nothing jumps out as a massive standout. It’s just fun, clean, and reliable.

If you’re chasing one session, make it Saturday, July 4th, or Sunday, July 5th. That SSW groundswell with those offshore winds and that long period is the best on offer. For a late-week sleeper, Monday, July 13th morning with the glass and 3ft SW swell is a beauty.

Rusty

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