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The Cove surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 27 Mar 2026 GMTForecast 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
7.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Friday (Mar 27) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 8.0m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Cove in the next 16 days are 8.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 02) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 27th Mar) | 26ft (8.0m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 27th Mar) | 26ft (8.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 28th Mar) | 28ft (8.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Cove over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Fri morning, min 4°C on Fri night). Mainly gales. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 4°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Mon morning, light winds from the NE by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 5146 | 43037 | 40935 | 35684 | 27750 | 6114 | 2476 | 9662 | 26223 | 41983 | 28712 | 11679 | 5682 | 3999 | 3829 | 2055 | 1260 | 1269 | 642 | 359 | 555 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:28PM 4.01 | 4:39AM 4.15 | 5:52PM 4.23 | 5:52AM 4.41 | 6:49PM 4.48 | 6:45AM 4.69 | 7:31PM 4.68 | 7:28AM 4.93 | 8:06PM 4.81 | 8:05AM 5.08 | 8:37PM 4.88 | 8:38AM 5.13 | 9:05PM 4.90 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:47AM 2.16 | 10:31PM 2.51 | 11:14AM 1.90 | 11:44PM 2.28 | 12:15PM 1.58 | 12:36AM 2.01 | 1:02PM 1.31 | 1:17AM 1.75 | 1:42PM 1.12 | 1:54AM 1.55 | 2:18PM 1.04 | 2:29AM 1.42 | 2:51PM 1.06 | ||||||||
Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:57 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 3 | 1 | 2 | - | 6 | 2 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | 8 | 4 |
| Temp. °C | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Feels °C (?) | -2 | -5 | -8 | -9 | -4 | -2 | -4 | -7 | -7 | -8 | -6 | -3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 2 | -7 | -11 | -2 |
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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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