Westport-The Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks at The Cove.

The overall pattern is a bit of a mixed bag. We've got a solid run of clean, offshore conditions kicking things off, but the second week looks like it's going to be a write-off with messy, onshore winds. The water temp is sitting at 58°F, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing out of the ordinary there.

Thursday morning, the 23rd, is a goer, but it's a bit of a tease. We've got a clean 3ft swell from the WNW with a 9-second period, and light offshore winds from the SSW. The wave energy is moderate (333). It's a good start, but the afternoon gets messy with a cross-shore wind, so get in early.

The real standout is the weekend. Saturday the 25th is looking prime. The morning is already clean with a 2ft SW swell and a very long period of 23 seconds, making for a proper groundswell. The energy is moderate (360). But the afternoon steps it up nicely with a 3ft SW swell, still a long period of 21 seconds, and the energy rockets up to 962. With the wind holding offshore from the south, this is the best session on offer. The Cove is a beach/jetty setup, so that long-period swell might be a bit straight, but with clean conditions, you'll be in for a treat.

Sunday the 26th keeps the good times rolling. Morning has a 3ft SW swell, 20-second period (679 energy), and gentle offshore winds. The afternoon is a little lighter with a 3ft swell and cross-offshore winds, keeping it clean. Another solid day.

Monday the 27th is still good with a 3ft SW swell and offshore winds in the morning, but the afternoon turns a bit average with a cross-shore wind. Tuesday the 28th is a real treat for the dawn patrol with glassy conditions and a 3ft SW swell, but the tide might be a factor. The energy is high (751).

After that, the wheels fall off. From Wednesday the 29th of July onwards, the wind switches to the NW and cross-on, turning the surf into a choppy mess right through to the 7th of August. There's a brief window on Sunday the 2nd of August with a small 2ft swell and clean conditions, but it's very ordinary. The swell then picks up a bit in the first week of August, hitting 5ft on the 6th, but with cross-on winds, it's just a messy, blown-out mess. The short period (7-9 seconds) on those days will make it feel even weaker. Honestly, for the second week, it's looking like a long stretch of poor conditions. The setup is better suited for kite surfing than paddle surfing during that stretch.

So, your best bet is the 25th to the 28th. Get it while you can.

Rusty.

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