The Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down what's shaking at The Cove for the next couple of weeks. It's the only spot in play, so we'll focus on it.

Water temp's about what you'd expect for this time of year, no big anomalies. The Cove is an intermediate reef break that fires fairly consistently, exposed to the swell, and it loves a NW direction. Right now though, we're in a bit of a dry spell. That Saturday we just had? Fresh cross-shore wind blowing 30 km/h, lumpy, poor surf with a short 6-second period and moderate energy (146). Not worth the wax. Sunday's no treat either, with a moderate cross-chop and the afternoon turning choppy on a cross-onshore.

Come Monday the 17th, we get a slight glimmer. A light ESE breeze goes cross-offshore in the morning, cleaning things up, but the swell is a tiny 2 ft with a 10-second period. The combined energy is weak (100). It's surfable but very ordinary, nothing to get excited about. Tuesday and Wednesday morning the 18th are effectively flat, energy in the 30s. Don't bother gearing up.

Now, here's the standout. Wednesday the 19th morning is the one you've been waiting for. A clean, gentle offshore breeze from the WSW, and a solid 6 ft swell from the west with an 11-second period. That's a proper groundswell, and the combined energy is strong at 769. For an exposed reef break, this is shaping up to be very good surf. Clean waves, decent size, and that long period will give you some proper push. Get there early before the rain showers and cross-shore winds gum up the afternoon. After that, it's a bit messy again through to the 24th.

Then, on Tuesday the 25th, we get another cracker. Morning is glassy – absolute dead calm – with a 5 ft west swell riding an 11-second period. Combined energy is strong again at 670. That's the pick of the second week. The afternoon gets a little wind-affected, so dawn patrol is your friend. The waves will be clean, lined up, and that reef will be working its magic.

Looking further out, there's a big 10 ft pulse on the 28th, but the wind is screaming at 35 km/h cross-shore, making it lumpy and only for the experienced. At that size, it's expert territory or just plain messy.

So, to cut it short: the first week is mostly a bust, but Wednesday the 19th morning and Tuesday the 25th morning are your true standouts. Don't miss 'em.
Rusty.

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