Westport-The Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at the next couple of weeks for Westport-The Cove, a beach and jetty set-up that’s fairly consistent and beginner-friendly. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing weird going on there.

The opening window is your only real standout. Saturday morning, July 11, sees a clean 4ft WNW swell, with a period of 10 seconds, and the wind is glassy – dead calm. That’s pure magic for a session. The combined energy is moderate at 466, so it’s got some push but it’s not a washing machine. The swell direction (WNW) matches the optimum from the southwest, so the lines should wrap in nicely. Expect some company though, as crowds are sometimes an issue here.

Saturday afternoon the wind swings cross-onshore and the quality drops off. Sunday morning, July 12, is a light cross-shore at 3ft, but it’s just not the same vibe. From Sunday afternoon onward, things get messy. The wind turns onshore or cross-onshore and stays there for days, chopping up the surface. There’s a bump in size on Wednesday July 15, with 4ft and 5ft, but the wind is cross-shore or cross-onshore, and the period is short (8 seconds), so it’s a lumpy, frustrating affair. The combined energy on Wednesday afternoon hits 491, but the message is “poor surf conditions.”

The rest of the second week is a real drag. There’s a long stretch from July 11 afternoon through July 26 with no real redeeming moments. We see some long-period swell (14-19 seconds) on a few days, like July 13 and 19, but the wind is always garbage, and the combined energy stays moderate. On July 20 and 21, there are a few morning windows with very light cross-shore winds and a small 2ft SW swell, but it’s only marginal at best. The waves are just too small and the wind angles are always off.

For what it’s worth, the energy levels are never weak (all three-digit values), but the wind is a persistent problem. This stretch is more suited for a kite than a paddle, especially on days with solid cross-onshore wind and a choppy beach setup.

The best bet is crystal clear: grab that Saturday morning, July 11, glassy session. The rest of the 16 days is a write-off. The Cove is a fairly consistent spot, but it’s going through a rough patch. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but as it stands, it’s one morning and then a long wait.

Rusty.

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