Westport-The Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's break it down.

We've got a slow start on the West Coast, with the best windows hitting the early mornings, especially when the wind lays down. For the next couple of weeks, it's all about timing.

Friday 4th September starts with a clean, glassy morning. Swell is a modest 3ft from the WNW, period 9 seconds, and the combined energy is 351 (moderate). The wind is a light ESE cross-off, so The Cove will be surfable and not too packed. It's a beginner spot, so good for getting wet. Water temp is about average for this time of year.

Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th mornings are absolute glass with E and NNE breezes. The swell drops to 2-3ft, but it's long period – 16 to 17 seconds – meaning the waves will have shape and punch. Energy is high, around 409-436 (strong). These mornings are the real standouts: clean, lined up, with that long-period SW groundswell that works well at a beach/jetty. Crowds might show, but the quality makes it worth it.

Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th see the swell shrink and the wind turn messy, so skip those.

Wednesday 9th is a write-off, with onshore winds and a tiny 1ft swell.

Then we get a nice surprise on Thursday 10th morning: 2ft from the SW, still long period (17 seconds), energy at 483 (strong). But the wind is cross-on, so it's a bit bumpy.

Friday 11th looks marginal – 3ft SW swell, cross wind, energy high but messy.

The next real highlight is Saturday 12th morning. Clean, 3ft SW swell with a 15-second period, energy 515 (strong). Cross-off wind. Pencil this one in.

Sunday 13th morning is glassy again with a 3ft WNW swell (short period 9 seconds). Not the best shape, but clean and fun.

Monday 14th morning: absolute calm. No wind. Swell builds to 4ft, short period (7 seconds), energy 269 (moderate). It'll be mushy but glassy as hell.

Tuesday 15th morning sees 5ft WNW swell, period 8 seconds, but the wind is cross, so it's a bit grovelly.

Wednesday 16th morning is a gem: glassy, 4ft WNW swell, period 10 seconds, energy 313 (moderate). Clean, smooth waves.

Thursday 17th morning: 5ft W swell, period 8 seconds, cross-off wind. The swell is getting bigger – still okay for intermediates, but beginners should be cautious. Energy at 460 (strong).

Friday 18th morning: a total shift. Offshore wind from the south at 12 mph. Swell drops to 2ft, but the period jumps to 21 seconds – very long groundswell. Energy is 381 (strong). This will be clean, punchy, and easy to paddle for. Reef-like shape, but at a beach/jetty, it might run a bit straight. For experienced surfers, a rare treat.

Saturday 19th morning: clean again with 2ft, 19-second swell, cross-off breeze. Energy 433 (strong). Good for a longboard or mid-length.

Overall, the standout sessions are Saturday 5th morning, Sunday 6th morning, and Saturday 12th morning – all glassy, long period, good energy, and clean conditions. The long-range Friday 18th morning is promising but less certain. If you're a beginner, stick to the smaller, glassy mornings.

Rusty.

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