The Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming down the line for us.

Overall, it's a bit of a mixed bag. We've got a solid run of surf on the way, but the wind is going to be the main character for a lot of it, making things tricky. The first real window of opportunity is a short one, then we get a big pulse of energy that's more for the experienced crew, followed by a cleaner, smaller spell right at the end.

We start off on Sunday the 13th with some energy in the water – a 6ft swell from the WNW (combined energy of 777) – but a crosswind out of the WNW at 6 mph is going to mess with the surface. It's a no-go for a decent session.

Monday the 14th is your best bet early on. The morning brings a smaller 3ft swell from the NNW, but the real story is the clean, offshore wind from the south at 12 mph. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is about 2° warmer than normal for this time of year, so it's not bad. That combo of offshore wind and a clean surface makes for a good session, especially if you've got a log or a fish. The afternoon stays clean too, with a 4ft swell from the west. This is the standout of the first week. Get on it.

Things go south from Tuesday the 15th. The wind swings onshore and cranks up, turning the 6ft swell into a lumpy mess. The same story carries through Wednesday and Thursday with bigger swell but poor, choppy conditions. By Friday the 18th, we've got a serious pulse of energy hitting – a 13ft WNW groundswell with a long 14-second period and combined energy readings over 6000. That is a lot of power. But with the wind howling, it's going to be a washing machine out there. This is only for the experts, and even then, the quality is going to be poor.

The weekend of the 20th and 21st is just huge and ugly. We're looking at 18ft to 20ft swells and gale-force winds. The combined energy is hitting five-digit numbers (9520 and 12661). That's not surf; that's a survival mission.

Monday the 21st is interesting. The swell drops to a still-chunky 15ft from the WNW, but the wind backs right off. It's still a bit messy, but the energy is there. The water's still that same 57°. It's worth a look if you've got the boat and the balls, but it's a long way from perfect.

After that, the energy fades. There's a couple of days of messy, blown-out leftovers in the 4ft to 6ft range.

Now, for the true standout of the whole forecast: Friday the 25th and Saturday the 26th. This is where it all comes together. On Friday morning, we get a clean 3ft swell from the WNW with a lovely offshore breeze from the SSE at 9 mph. It's clean, it's rideable, and the crowd factor is only *sometimes*, so you might get a few waves to yourself. Then Saturday morning the 26th is the absolute cherry on top. Glassy conditions with a tiny 2ft swell from the west, but with a very long 13-second period. That's a groundswell with real push for its size. It will be clean, lined up, and perfect for a point break or reef. The water is still that comfortable 57°.

So, to sum it up: hit Monday the 14th for the cleanest early window, and mark your calendar for Saturday the 26th for the glassy, long-period gem. Everything in between is either blown out or for the hardcore crew only.

Rusty.

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