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The Cove surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 01 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
The Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Cove sea temperature is
9.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Saturday (May 02) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period. 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 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 2nd May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 6th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 4th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Cove over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Mon morning, min 4°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | N 8 | N 9 | NNW 9 | N 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | |
671 | 512 | 436 | 473 | 580 | 263 | 205 | 163 | 149 | 656 | 467 | 215 | 164 | 220 | 311 | 318 | 567 | 563 | 470 | 464 | 327 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 9:34PM4.80m | 9:44AM4.80m | 10:02PM4.81m | 10:16AM4.69m | 10:30PM4.77m | 10:49AM4.54m | 10:59PM4.69m | 11:23AM4.36m | 11:31PM4.56m | 12:02PM4.18m | 00:08AM4.40m | 12:47PM4.00m | 00:52AM4.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:22PM1.34m | 3:38AM1.48m | 3:53PM1.43m | 4:11AM1.48m | 4:24PM1.55m | 4:45AM1.54m | 4:55PM1.72m | 5:20AM1.66m | 5:27PM1.91m | 5:56AM1.81m | 6:02PM2.12m | 6:37AM1.98m | 6:43PM2.33m | ||||||||
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 | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:16 |
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Temp °C | 15 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
12 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | -1 | 1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | N 8 | — | WNW 8 | N 8 | N 9 | NNW 9 | N 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 |
 kJ | 671 | 512 | 436 | 473 | 580 | 263 | 205 | 163 | 149 | 10 | — | 215 | 164 | 220 | 311 | 318 | 567 | 563 | 470 | 464 | 327 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | N 7 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | — | — | N 7 | WNW 8 | W 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 103 | 162 | 119 | 44 | — | — | 108 | 92 | 173 | 108 | 161 | 79 | 33 | 18 | 10 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 10 | — | — | NW 9 | — | — | NNW 8 | WNW 10 | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | W 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | — | — | 12 | — | — | 78 | 35 | — | — | 82 | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 6 | — | — | W 3 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 8 | 656 | 467 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 32 | 0 | 16 | 287 | 32 | 10 | 24 | 7 | 590 | 484 | 183 | 65 | 87 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 32 | 10 |
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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.
Are you planning a holiday in Scotland - North Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near The Cove, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - North Coast, consider staying in Scrabster which is 7 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Scotland - North Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Wick which is 39 km (24 miles) away and Kirkwall, 56 km (35 miles) away.
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