Surf Forecasts:
The Cove surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 5,110 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Cove in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, guys, Rusty here breaking down The Cove. We’ve got a slow start, so don’t rush out there.
We start Monday the 7th with a 6-foot SW swell, but a cross-onshore south wind at 12 mph is making it a choppy, bumpy mess. Not worth your time.
Tuesday the 8th morning is worse – the swell jumps to 8 feet from the SW with a straight onshore wind. That’s expert-only, and even then it’s ugly. The afternoon drops to 3 feet but stays onshore.
We’ve got a dry spell Wednesday the 9th through Thursday the 10th morning. The waves are tiny, under 2 feet, with messy winds. The energy is weak, under 400.
Now, the first real standout is Thursday the 10th afternoon. The swell is just 2 feet from the SW, but it’s carrying a very long 18-second period. That’s pure groundswell. With a light offshore wind from the NNE and moderate energy (282), The Cove will be glassy and clean. It’s a reef, so that long period will wrap in perfectly. For the size, it’ll be a gem of a session.
Friday the 11th through Sunday the 13th is all small, 2-foot dribble. Clean, but you’ll be scratching for waves.
Mark your calendar for another beauty on Monday the 14th afternoon. A 2-foot SW wave with a very rare 22-second period and moderate energy of 305. The wind is dead calm. The cove will be like a mirror – pure, clean lines.
Tuesday the 15th is a solid day. Back-to-back glassy conditions with a 2-foot SW swell at a long 20-second period and solid moderate energy (438 and 426). This is consistent, clean, and well-shaped.
Into the second week, Wednesday the 16th afternoon looks good – glassy with a 3-foot SW swell at 18 seconds (energy at 481). Thursday the 17th morning is another glassy call with 2-foot SW swell. Then Friday the 18th afternoon is the absolute standout of the whole forecast – glassy, 3-foot SSW swell, and the energy jumps to 721. That’s the highest energy of the run. The crowd at The Cove can be hit or miss, so you might score it alone. Remember, this spot is inconsistent, so these windows are gold.
From the 19th to the 22nd, the small, clean vibes continue but the energy fades. The water temp sits at about 80°F, which is normal for the time of year, so you’re good in shorts.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Mon night, calm by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1273 | 5110 | 1489 | 449 | 356 | 331 | 257 | 176 | 133 | 155 | 211 | 206 | 183 | 226 | 191 | 91 | 64 | 60 | 54 | 80 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 1:58AM0.40m | 2:20PM0.81m | 2:43AM0.46m | 3:01PM0.78m | 3:26AM0.52m | 3:38PM0.73m | 4:08AM0.57m | 4:14PM0.66m | 4:49AM0.61m | 4:47PM0.58m | 5:30AM0.64m | 5:19PM0.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:32PM0.09m | 7:10AM0.05m | 9:02PM0.08m | 8:05AM0.05m | 9:29PM0.06m | 8:56AM0.06m | 9:54PM0.05m | 9:46AM0.09m | 10:20PM0.05m | 10:34AM0.12m | 10:45PM0.05m | 11:25AM0.16m | 11:13PM0.06m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — |
mm | 2 | 4 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | E 11 | SW 15 | SW 15 | E 4 | SW 13 | E 9 | SW 15 | E 8 |
| kJ | 1273 | 5110 | 1489 | 421 | 173 | 331 | 257 | 176 | 133 | 127 | 211 | 206 | 146 | 226 | 191 | 13 | 44 | 56 | 54 | 31 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | ENE 12 | SSW 15 | W 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 7 | E 12 | E 12 | SW 16 | SW 18 | S 12 | E 11 | SW 15 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 596 | 470 | 462 | 225 | 356 | 62 | 153 | 106 | 133 | 155 | 70 | 86 | 183 | 58 | 55 | 91 | 64 | 60 | 37 | 80 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSW 16 | ENE 11 | SSW 14 | E 13 | E 13 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | E 12 | E 11 | SW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | ENE 10 | S 11 | SW 15 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 120 | 612 | 214 | 449 | 128 | 123 | 47 | 19 | 70 | 63 | 33 | 46 | 45 | 25 | 23 | 31 | 9 | 57 | 15 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 7 | E 5 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | — | E 4 | ENE 9 | ESE 5 | E 8 |
| kJ | 1136 | — | — | — | — | — | 37 | 146 | 71 | 78 | 60 | 18 | 11 | 33 | 13 | — | 38 | 82 | 10 | 66 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 11 | 26 | 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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