
Surf Forecasts:
The Cove surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with 243 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 (Jul 28) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period. 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 0.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
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’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, the first few days are pretty flat and ordinary. We’ve got a run of small, weak swell and nothing to get excited about. The real story starts to build later on, so keep your powder dry for now.
The only wave on the radar is The Cove. This is a tricky reef break for advanced surfers only, and it’s inconsistent, so don’t expect it to be pumping every day. It’s fairly exposed to the swell, and it likes the swell from the west.
For the first week, the swell is tiny. On Tuesday the 28th, we’re looking at a clean 2ft SSW swell with a moderate offshore breeze. The water is a warm 80°, which is bang on average for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (192). It’s surfable, but honestly, it’s very ordinary. Wednesday the 29th stays small with a 2ft SSW swell, and the morning is a write-off with onshore wind, but the afternoon turns glassy. Still, the waves are tiny. Thursday the 30th and Friday the 1st of August are similar – small SSW swell with clean conditions, but nothing with any power. The combined energy drops to 174 on Saturday morning, so it’s weakening. By Sunday the 2nd of August, it’s down to a 1ft SW swell with combined energy under 100 (89), which is weak. The whole first week is a struggle. There’s a stretch of several days with no real recommendation, just marginal surf.
Now, let’s talk about the real standout. The second week is where it gets interesting. On Saturday the 8th of August, the morning shows a 1ft SSW swell, but the period jumps to 21 seconds – that’s a very long period groundswell, and the combined energy is strong (310). The wind is light offshore and clean. This is a promising sign of things to come.
Then, Sunday the 9th of August is the best of the entire forecast. We’ve got a 3ft SSW swell, 18-second period, and glassy conditions in the morning. The combined energy is 800 – that’s strong energy. The wind is light offshore in the afternoon too. This is very good surf. Monday the 10th of August is just as good: 4ft SSW swell, 16-second period, glassy in the morning, and the combined energy is 891. This is the pick of the period. The waves are still manageable for most experienced surfers, but the long period means the sets will have proper push and the reef will handle it well. Just be aware that The Cove is a reef break, and with that long period, it’ll be offering up some clean, lined-up waves.
Tuesday the 11th of August still looks good, with a 3ft SSW swell and 15-second period, but the morning has a cross-on wind. The afternoon turns glassy, and the combined energy is still moderate to strong (497). After that, the swell slowly drops off into the following days.
Overall, the first week is a write-off for any decent surf. The standout is definitely Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th of August. That’s the window to get out there. The Cove is inconsistent, so when it’s on, it’s worth the effort. Crowds are possible here, so keep that in mind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 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) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
192 | 198 | 195 | 137 | 133 | 136 | 192 | 173 | 177 | 171 | 191 | 146 | 127 | 123 | 131 | 50 | 40 | 58 | 50 | 49 | 48 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross | off | glassy |
High Tide | 3:55PM0.80m | 3:59AM0.33m | 4:28PM0.78m | 4:39AM0.35m | 4:59PM0.76m | 5:21AM0.37m | 5:29PM0.71m | 6:06AM0.41m | 5:59PM0.65m | 6:57AM0.45m | 6:30PM0.58m | 7:54AM0.50m | 7:05PM0.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:27AM0.01m | 10:47PM0.10m | 9:07AM0.02m | 11:12PM0.08m | 9:48AM0.04m | 11:39PM0.07m | 10:31AM0.07m | 00:05AM0.06m | 11:18AM0.11m | 00:34AM0.05m | 12:12PM0.16m | 1:06AM0.04m | 1:17PM0.22m | 1:42AM0.03m | |||||||
5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
— | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 28 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | SSW 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 9 | SSW 12 |
1355 | 944 | 312 | 138 | 103 | 136 | 192 | 173 | 166 | 228 | 216 | 199 | 127 | 191 | 196 | 200 | 150 | 136 | 125 | 119 | 48 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | E 16 | S 13 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | E 12 | SSW 17 |
192 | 198 | 195 | 137 | 133 | 82 | 154 | 152 | 183 | 119 | 191 | 146 | 42 | 123 | 131 | 50 | 40 | 58 | 50 | 108 | 29 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | S 17 | S 9 | SSW 15 | S 16 | SW 19 | E 19 | E 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 12 | S 12 | S 16 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 19 |
18 | 6 | 2 | 75 | 78 | 58 | 28 | 96 | 177 | 171 | 106 | 72 | 5 | 39 | 21 | 39 | 36 | 40 | 27 | 49 | 35 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | — | — | — | ENE 3 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 12 |
96 | — | — | — | 2 | 364 | 229 | 311 | 312 | 331 | 322 | 456 | 590 | 533 | 501 | 415 | 415 | 320 | 133 | 217 | 574 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 182 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 26 | 0 |
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Information about the The Cove Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for The Cove may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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