Westport-The Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks around Westport – The Cove, a beach and jetty setup that’s fairly exposed to the swell. Water temps are sitting about average for this time of year, so nothing radical there.

The forecast period kicks off with a bit of a slow start. Sunday 2nd August has some swell – 5 ft from the west – but that cross-on shore breeze is blowing 9 mph, ramping up to 19 mph in the afternoon, so it’s choppy and messy. Not worth paddling out. That poor run carries through Monday 3rd, Tuesday 4th, and Wednesday 5th, with swell hovering around 3 ft to 4 ft from the west-northwest, but the wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, keeping conditions ordinary. It’s a frustrating few days.

Then, on Thursday 6th August, we get a glimmer. The morning session is the standout. Swell is a manageable 4 ft from the west-northwest, period around 8 seconds, and the combined swell energy is moderate (291). The wind swings to a light west-southwest breeze at 3 mph, cross-offshore, and it’s glassy clean. That’s the best you’ll get all week – small but fun, clean waves for a beginner-friendly spot. The afternoon gets a bit cross-shore, but the morning is the pick.

After that, it’s back to the grind. Friday 7th through to Sunday 9th is mostly cross-on winds and choppy surf, with swell around 4 ft to 6 ft. The wind picks up to 19 mph on Saturday afternoon, lumpy and messy. Monday 10th and Tuesday 11th remain poor, with cross-on winds and very ordinary conditions. The swell drops to 2 ft on Tuesday 11th afternoon, with a long period of 16 seconds from the west, but it’s still cross-shore and weak.

The second week stays pretty quiet. Wednesday 12th morning is marginal – 4 ft from the west-northwest, light cross-shore, but nothing to get excited about. The rest of the week through to Sunday 16th is mostly poor, with small swell, strong cross-on winds, and only a few marginal moments. The best shot in the second week is Friday 14th morning, with 5 ft from the west-northwest, period 9 seconds, and moderate energy (468), but the wind is cross-shore, keeping it okay but not great.

The real standout, if you’re keen, is Thursday 6th August morning. That’s when the stars align with clean conditions and a bit of swell. For the rest, it’s a waiting game. The joint is fairly consistent, so it won’t stay flat forever, but this run is a slow one. If you’re not keen on small waves, it might be worth checking back later.

Rusty.

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