Westport-The Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what the next couple of weeks are dishing up for us at The Cove.

First things first, the water temp is sitting at 60°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The early week is a bit of a tease, to be honest. We've got tiny waves and the wind is all over the shop. Sunday morning (23rd August) is clean enough with a light breeze, but that 1ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period is just not gonna give you much to work with – the energy is weak (123). The next few days are a write-off with onshore and cross-onshore winds chopping things up, so don't bother paddling out until Tuesday morning (25th August).

That's where it starts to get interesting. Tuesday morning we've got moderate offshore winds from the south at 15 mph, cleaning up a 2ft SW swell. The energy is climbing (311), and those offshores will be putting a nice face on it. The swell period is a long 17 seconds, so it'll be proper groundswell, meaning it wraps in nicely here and the sets will be well-spaced, making the paddle out easier. This is the first real window and arguably the best on offer for quality before things get messy again.

Thursday afternoon (27th August) throws a curveball. The swell jumps to 4ft from the WSW, but the period drops right off to a short 7 seconds. The energy is moderate (321), and the wind is a clean cross-off. It’ll be lumpy and weak, not the kind of wave that gets you excited.

We then go through a long dry spell of messy, cross-shore winds until Tuesday morning, 1st September. That morning we've got a 3ft WNW swell with a 10-second period and barely any wind – just a slight air. It’s a standout for its glassy, clean conditions. The energy is decent (300). It won't be big, but it'll be the cleanest surf in a while.

After that, it’s back to the grind with onshore winds again. The only thing that really catches your eye in the second week is the morning of Sunday, 6th September. A solid 7ft W swell rolls in with a 12-second period. That’s proper. The energy is massive (1580). But listen, at that size, this break is strictly for experienced surfers only. The onshore cross-wind from the NW will likely make it a bit of a washing machine – it's marginal, and honestly, better suited for the kite crew than a paddle surfer looking for a nice line.

So to sum it up: Tuesday morning the 25th of August is your call for clean, long-period waves. Tuesday the 1st of September is another one for the glass seekers if you can wait. The big swell on the 6th is for experts only and is likely a bit wind-chopped.

Stay frothy.
Rusty.

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