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The Cove surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 02 Apr 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
7.5° 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 (Apr 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. 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 6.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 09) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 3rd Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sat 4th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 5th Apr) | 20ft (6.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Cove over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Thu night, min 2°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Thu morning, severe gales from the WNW by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 4°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun night, strong winds from the SSE by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 1384 | 711 | 362 | 1977 | 2376 | 1879 | 4085 | 3448 | 2814 | 2490 | 3821 | 2352 | 1251 | 1144 | 488 | 4171 | 3140 | 2297 | 2215 | 1556 | 726 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:05PM 4.90 | 10:10AM 5.09 | 10:32PM 4.86 | 10:40AM 4.97 | 10:59PM 4.79 | 11:11AM 4.77 | 11:27PM 4.67 | 11:42AM 4.53 | 11:56PM 4.51 | 12:17PM 4.27 | 12:30AM 4.31 | 12:59PM 4.00 | 1:13AM 4.10 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:51PM 1.06 | 4:01AM 1.36 | 4:22PM 1.16 | 4:34AM 1.39 | 4:52PM 1.33 | 5:06AM 1.49 | 5:22PM 1.55 | 5:39AM 1.65 | 5:52PM 1.80 | 6:13AM 1.86 | 6:24PM 2.08 | 6:52AM 2.10 | 7:02PM 2.36 | ||||||||
Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:10 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 6 | 2 | 1 | - | - | 3 | 15 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 4 |
| Temp. °C | 6 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels °C (?) | 0 | -1 | 0 | -3 | -4 | -3 | 2 | -1 | 1 | -6 | -5 | -3 | -2 | 1 | -1 | 4 | 4 | -2 | 0 | -2 | -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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