Surf Forecasts:
The Cove surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 208 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 18s. 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 0.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) 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 2.5m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down the surf at The Cove.
This is a reef break for the advanced crew. It’s inconsistent, so don’t bank on it always turning on. Water temp is 80°, pretty average for the season.
Thursday morning has a tiny 2ft SSW swell, cross-onshore, weak. Not worth it. But Thursday afternoon turns glassy, with a 2ft S swell and low energy – it’ll be smooth and rideable. That’s the best early call.
Friday is clean all day. Morning brings a 2ft SSW swell with a light cross-offshore breeze and a very long 16-second period. That kind of groundswell will shape up nicely on the reef. Afternoon has a moderate 12 mph offshore, still holding 2ft from the SW. Solid.
Saturday and Sunday drop down to 1ft to 2ft with offshore wind, but the energy is weak. Ordinary.
Monday the 3rd of August is glassy but tiny at 1ft. That small, clean but weak pattern sticks around for several days. A gap of low-energy surf.
Circle Sunday the 9th of August. Morning sees a 2ft S swell with a 19-second period and glassy conditions. Energy jumps to moderate. Then that afternoon, a 2ft SSW swell pushes the energy higher, still with clean offshore wind. That’s the standout window.
Monday the 10th brings 3ft SSW swell with strong energy, but there’s a risk of thunderstorms and a light cross-onshore. Marginal for a reef spot. By Tuesday afternoon the 11th, the wind goes glassy again with a 3ft SSW swell – a much cleaner option.
The second week fades. Thursday the 13th afternoon is glassy with 2ft, and Friday the 14th has tiny 2ft leftovers.
The best windows? Thursday afternoon for a glassy little session, and Sunday the 9th through Tuesday the 11th for the best size, long-period groundswell, and clean conditions. Mind the storms, but if it lines up, The Cove will be worth the paddle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | S 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 154 | 173 | 177 | 171 | 191 | 146 | 127 | 123 | 133 | 50 | 40 | 58 | 52 | 49 | 73 | 45 | 68 | 57 | 50 | 57 | 49 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | glassy | off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | off |
High Tide | 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 | 8:59AM0.56m | 7:47PM0.42m | 10:07AM0.62m | 8:49PM0.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:38PM0.26m | 2:24AM0.02m | 4:22PM0.27m | 3:14AM0.02m | |||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | E 15 | E 15 | SSW 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | S 12 | E 11 | E 11 | SSW 11 | ENE 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 |
| kJ | 117 | 173 | 166 | 228 | 216 | 146 | 183 | 194 | 134 | 138 | 96 | 89 | 110 | 148 | 73 | 345 | 229 | 47 | 32 | 39 | 35 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | E 16 | S 13 | SW 15 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 13 | SSW 11 | ENE 8 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 154 | 152 | 183 | 119 | 191 | 72 | 127 | 123 | 133 | 50 | 40 | 58 | 52 | 49 | 15 | 45 | 43 | 55 | 39 | 24 | 49 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | E 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | W 12 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 13 | SW 15 | S 12 |
| kJ | 67 | 96 | 177 | 171 | 106 | 2 | 42 | 39 | 21 | 40 | 36 | 40 | 42 | 16 | 11 | 26 | 68 | 57 | 50 | 57 | 25 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | E 10 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 |
| kJ | 203 | 144 | 253 | 342 | 400 | 498 | 558 | 572 | 546 | 364 | 405 | 364 | 140 | 169 | 625 | 561 | 408 | 230 | 38 | 29 | 45 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 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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