
The Cove Surf Forecast / Scot – North Coast / UK
38 km away, 46 min ago

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Cove this week:
The surf forecast for The Cove over the next 7 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 04) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Cove in the next 7 days are 9.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 11) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 10) at 6AM.
Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 4th Mar) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 11th Mar) | 30ft (9.0m) 16s |
Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 11th Mar) | 30ft (9.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Cove over the next 7 days.
Rating (10 max) |
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Swell Height Map |
Wave Height (m) & direction (?) |
Period(s) (?) |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() |
Energy (?) |
Wind (km/h) |
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy |
High Tide / height (m) |
Low Tide / height (m) |
Summary |
Rain (mm) |
High °C |
Low °C |
Chill °C (?) |
Sunrise |
Sunset |
Thu 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | Tuesday 09 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
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NNE | N | N | N | N | WNW | W | WSW | W | N | N | N | N | W | W | W | W | SW | WSW | W | W | WNW | NW |
8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 17 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 12 |
240 | 408 | 290 | 225 | 133 | 69 | 154 | 524 | 357 | 915 | 784 | 480 | 313 | 274 | 457 | 741 | 566 | 2028 | 4950 | 11675 | 19257 | 10316 | 8442 |
NNE | N | WSW | WNW | WSW | SW | WSW | WSW | W | SSW | WSW | SSW | SSW | SSE | W | WSW | SSE | SW | SW | WSW | WSW | WNW | WNW |
cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on |
12:29AM 4.53 | 12:44PM 4.63 | 1:27AM 4.28 | 1:53PM 4.30 | 2:41AM 4.10 | 3:25PM 4.08 | 4:11AM 4.07 | 5:09PM 4.09 | 5:36AM 4.22 | 6:30PM 4.28 | 6:39AM 4.47 | 7:26PM 4.50 | 7:27AM 4.73 | 8:08PM 4.67 | |||||||||
6:15PM 1.41 | 6:32AM 1.84 | 7:09PM 1.79 | 7:35AM 2.11 | 8:20PM 2.14 | 9:03AM 2.28 | 9:53PM 2.33 | 10:42AM 2.19 | 11:20PM 2.29 | 11:58AM 1.91 | 12:24AM 2.11 | 12:54PM 1.59 | 1:12AM 1.90 | 1:39PM 1.33 | |||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Scrabster, Scotland which is 6 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for The Cove.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | Tuesday 09 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | light rain | light rain | light rain | cloudy | rain shwrs | cloudy | light rain | some clouds | clear | light rain | rain shwrs | mod. rain | rain shwrs | light rain | light rain | light rain |
- | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 5 | - | 2 | - | 5 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 | -2 | -1 |
- | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - |
5:51 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:07 | - |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Low air temperatures (max 8°C on Sun night, min 1°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the W by Sat night). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Cool air temperatures (max 10°C on Mon afternoon, min 3°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, gales from the WSW by Wed night). |
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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 7 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.