Westport-The Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright mates, Rusty here. Let's break down what the surf is doing for the next couple of weeks.

It's a slow start, to be honest. We've got a bunch of swell in the water, but it's going to take a few days to really get a clean window. Water temp is about 58°F, which is a bit cooler than normal for this time of year, so you'll want that full wetsuit.

The first few days, from Monday, July 20th, are a total dud. The morning has a tiny 2ft SW swell, but it's messy. The afternoon turns into a choppy 4ft WNW windswell with a short period. Tuesday and Wednesday are the same story – small, weak, and choppy with onshore winds. The energy is low, around 300-400 (moderate), but it's just not clean.

Your first real chance is Thursday, July 23rd. The morning session is clean with a light cross-offshore SW breeze. The swell is 4ft from the WNW, with a period of 9 seconds. It's a beach/jetty setup, so it's not going to be a classic, but for a beginner-friendly spot, it'll be clean and fun. The energy is up to 331 (moderate), so it's a solid option.

Friday, July 24th is the real standout. Go early. The morning delivers a clean, small 2ft SW swell, but the period is a massive 26 seconds! That's a very long period groundswell, and the energy jumps to 659 (strong). The wind is a clean offshore breeze from the S at 12 mph. Now, a long period swell on a beach break can break a bit straight, but with that offshore wind, it's going to be lined up and fun. For a beginner spot, this is the best it gets. The afternoon has a bigger 4ft WNW swell, but it's a bit mixed.

The following weekend, July 26th (Sunday) and Monday, July 27th are also worth it. The swell settles into a consistent 3ft to 3ft SW groundswell with periods of 18-20 seconds, keeping the energy solid (586-686, strong). The winds are light and cross-offshore, keeping the surface clean. It's not as powerful as Friday, but it's a reliable run of clean surf. The afternoon of July 27th is actually looking very good.

After that, we hit a dry spell. From Tuesday, July 28th through to Saturday, August 1st, the wind swings onshore and the conditions are ordinary. Moderate cross-onshore breezes, choppy surfaces, and the energy drops off. It's a quiet stretch for about 5 days.

The pattern picks up again on Sunday, August 2nd. The morning kicks off with a clean 4ft WNW swell and a 10-second period, under a gentle offshore SSW breeze. The energy is back up to 428 (moderate). It's a solid, clean day for a paddle. The afternoon is similar.

By Monday, August 3rd, the swell backs off, and the wind turns onshore again for the final few days. The energy drops into the 200s (weak to moderate), and the conditions get choppy.

So, the best window is Friday, July 24th (morning) with that incredible long-period groundswell and clean offshore wind. Thursday, July 23rd and the run from July 26th-27th are also great clean options. The second week is a bit of a gamble, but August 2nd looks good for a clean session.

Rusty out.

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