Timber Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. Gotta be honest, looking at the next couple of weeks, it’s a pretty quiet picture for Timber Cove. We’ve got a long stretch of poor to marginal conditions dominating the whole forecast, so don’t expect any fireworks.

Right out of the gate, we’re looking at Saturday the 8th. Swell is a weak 4 ft from the WNW, only 8 seconds of period and the energy is moderate at best (364). To make matters worse, we’ve got a moderate cross-shore wind from the WNW at 12 mph, putting a chop on it. The water is about average for this time of year at 57 °F. It’s a no-go – poor surf conditions.

Sunday the 9th doesn’t offer any relief. The swell drops to 4 ft with a slightly better 10-second period, but it’s still cross-shore winds. The morning has a gentle breeze, but the afternoon turns ugly with a fresh 19 mph cross-shore wind and lumpy chop. Not happening.

Monday the 10th is marginal at best. Swell drops to 3 ft, but the wind is light and cross-onshore, creating small ripples. It’s not worth paddling out. Tuesday the 11th is similar, with tiny 3 to 3 ft surf and the wind shifting around. The energy is low (131).

From Wednesday the 12th through to the end of the 16-day window, the story barely changes. We see a tiny spike in energy on Saturday the 15th with a 3 ft swell from the SW, 17-second period (long period groundswell), and a combined energy of 439. That sounds promising, but the wind is onshore and the surf conditions are only listed as marginal. The long period might offer a few clean lines if you’re lucky, but it’s a gamble.

For the rest of the run, we’ve got a mix of tiny swell, cross-shore winds, and lumpy conditions. There’s a period around the 19th and 20th where the wind picks up to 22 mph and the swell is small. Honestly, with these conditions, it might be more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.

So, what’s the best on offer? It’s a tough call. If I had to pick one, I’d say keep an eye on the morning of Saturday the 15th. The swell direction is SW, which is a decent direction for Timber Cove, and the period is long (17 seconds). The light onshore wind isn’t ideal, but it’s the best we’ve got. But don't get your hopes up – this is a long-range call and the quality is still only marginal.

The bottom line? There are no true standouts in this window. The surf is generally poor or marginal, and the consistency is there, but the quality isn’t. We’re in for a flat, choppy run. It tends not to stay this poor forever, so keep an eye on the forecasts.

Rusty.

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