
Surf Forecasts:
Westport-The Cove surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, SW swell with 277 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Westport-The Cove this week:
The surf forecast for Westport-The Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Westport-The Cove in the next 16 days are 0.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Westport-The Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s ahead for Westport-The Cove. It’s a beach and jetty setup, fairly exposed to the swell, and the optimum direction is from the west-southwest. The water is running about average for this time of year, nothing unusual temperature-wise.
The 16-day window starts off pretty flat and ordinary. We’ve got a long gap with no real surf to get excited about. From Wednesday the 12th right through to early Friday morning the 14th, it’s all small, weak, and messy. The swell is tiny, mostly around 1ft to 2ft, with a long period of 18 seconds — that’s a groundswell, but it’s just not packing any punch. The energy is weak (199 to 288) and the winds are all over the place, mostly cross or cross-onshore, so conditions are poor. Not worth paddling out.
Friday the 14th afternoon stays poor, and the same story rolls into Saturday the 15th. But wait — Saturday morning is the first real glimmer. We’ve got a light cross-offshore breeze, clean conditions, and the swell is still small at 1ft but the period is a juicy 18 seconds. The energy is moderate (289) and the rating says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s a standout window for a clean, long-period groundswell. It’s small, but glassy and fun on a longboard or a fish. The optimum swell direction is from the west-southwest, and we’re getting it from the southwest — close enough. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so keep that in mind.
Sunday the 16th is marginal again, with more cross-onshore junk in the afternoon. Monday the 17th has a glassy morning with 2ft of swell, light winds, and energy around 276 — clean but small. The afternoon gets blown out.
Tuesday the 18th is ordinary, but Wednesday the 19th brings another solid window. Wednesday morning has a light cross-offshore breeze, 2ft from the southwest with a 16-second period, and clean conditions. The energy is moderate (368). Wednesday afternoon is even better — a light cross-offshore, 3ft from the west (right in the optimum range), with a 12-second period and energy at 375. That’s a great combo for this spot.
Thursday the 20th morning is the absolute standout of the whole outlook. Glassy conditions, 3ft from the west, 12-second period, and energy at 421. That’s moderate wave energy, and with glassy winds, it’s going to be the cleanest, most fun surf of the whole run. Get on it.
After that, it’s a slow fade. Friday the 21st has a clean morning but small, Saturday the 22nd is glassy but tiny, and from Sunday the 23rd through Monday the 24th it’s all cross-onshore and poor. There’s a glimmer on Tuesday the 25th morning — 4ft from the west-northwest, but with a short period of 7 seconds. That’s windswell, not groundswell, so it’ll be a bit crumbly but still surfable with a light cross-offshore breeze. The energy is moderate (279). Wednesday the 26th has similar 4ft swell but short period, and the winds turn onshore, so it’s marginal.
Overall, the best bets are Saturday the 15th morning, Wednesday the 19th, and the absolute gem is Thursday the 20th morning. The rest is mostly small, windy, or both. It’s a patchy outlook, but there are a few windows worth wetting a line.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue night, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
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87 | 80 | 154 | 108 | 105 | 127 | 125 | 122 | 119 | 77 | 113 | 197 | 150 | 211 | 163 | 245 | 236 | 212 | 206 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 00:28AM3.04m | 1:44PM2.52m | 1:20AM3.02m | 2:24PM2.63m | 2:09AM2.92m | 3:02PM2.71m | 2:57AM2.76m | 3:38PM2.74m | 3:44AM2.54m | 4:14PM2.72m | 4:32AM2.30m | 4:49PM2.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:02AM-0.58m | 7:06PM0.52m | 7:45AM-0.55m | 7:55PM0.35m | 8:25AM-0.43m | 8:43PM0.24m | 9:03AM-0.23m | 9:30PM0.18m | 9:40AM0.03m | 10:17PM0.18m | 10:17AM0.34m | 11:06PM0.23m | |||||||
— | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
8:34 | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 16 | W 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
29 | 46 | 81 | 89 | 105 | 108 | 102 | 82 | 62 | 47 | 73 | 96 | 66 | 211 | 83 | 245 | 236 | 212 | 206 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 9 | SW 16 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 |
87 | 80 | 154 | 108 | 93 | 127 | 125 | 122 | 119 | 77 | 103 | 197 | 150 | 58 | 163 | 41 | 38 | 35 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 15 | — | W 13 | WNW 4 |
29 | 73 | 53 | 30 | 27 | 44 | 23 | 21 | 39 | 59 | 113 | 103 | 102 | 44 | 62 | 4 | — | 3 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 3 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 5 | 2 | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 52 | 162 | 992 | 38 | 0 | 277 | 52 | 0 | 766 | 62 | 0 | 511 | 0 | 5 | 511 | 3 | 0 | 570 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Westport-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 Westport-The Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Westport-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 (Westport-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 Westport-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.
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