Timber Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at Timber Cove.

Right off the bat, I’ve got to be straight with you: this outlook is a tough one. Looking at the next sixteen days, there’s basically no surf worth paddling out for. The first week is a total write-off, with poor surf conditions dominating every session from Tuesday the 21st of July right through to the end of the month. The swell is small and the wind is a constant problem – mostly a fresh cross-shore breeze that’s got the surface all lumpy and chopped up. You’ll be fighting a cross-chop the whole time, and the waves are just too weak to do anything with. The combined swell energy is moderate at best, hitting 260 on the Tuesday afternoon, but it’s paired with a light cross-onshore wind and messy conditions. Honestly, it’s a frustrating stretch.

There’s a brief glimmer on Thursday the 30th of July morning, where the forecast nudges up to “marginal,” but it’s still a moderate cross-shore wind and the swell is a meagre 3ft. That’s not enough to get excited about, especially with the onshore tendencies. After that, we slide into another quiet spell. From Friday the 31st of July through to Tuesday the 5th of August, the swell drops off again. The combined energy dips into the weak zone, often below 100, and the waves are tiny – 1ft to 2ft – with those same persistent cross-shore winds. The only real standout in terms of size is Wednesday the 5th of August, when the swell pushes up to 4ft in the afternoon. But the period is a short 8 seconds, and the wind is still a fresh cross-shore, so it’s going to be a messy, lumpy affair. The combined energy hits 371, which is moderate, but the quality just isn’t there for a good paddle session. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a surfing one, to be honest.

The water temperature is sitting at 55°F, which is about 2°F below the long-term average for this time of year – that’s pretty normal, nothing to shock you. Timber Cove is a consistent break that’s fairly exposed to the NW swell, but it’s not getting the right direction or the right wind to unlock its potential. Crowds are often an issue here, but with conditions this poor, you’ll likely have the place to yourself.

So, the bottom line? There’s no standout session in this sixteen-day window. It’s a long, flat run with poor quality. But don’t lose hope – this spot is consistent, and forecasts can change. It never stays poor for long.

Rusty.

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