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Sandy Hook/The Cove Surf Forecast
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Sandy Hook/The Cove surfForecast / New Jersey / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 12 Mar 2025 EDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sandy Hook/The Cove this week:
The surf forecast for Sandy Hook/The Cove over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sandy Hook/The Cove in the next 12 days are 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 16) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 17th Mar) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 17th Mar) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 17th Mar) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Hook/The Cove over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 33 | 160 | 134 | 88 | 193 | 45 | 146 | 61 | 36 | 42 | 26 | 107 | 20 | 307 | 1042 | 192 | 160 | 115 | 67 | 50 | 24 | 23 | 68 | 50 | 95 | 76 | 52 | 31 | 22 | 13 | 13 | 35 | 25 | 19 | 28 | 16 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:26PM 1.33 | 7:40AM 1.38 | 8:03PM 1.38 | 8:16AM 1.37 | 8:38PM 1.40 | 8:51AM 1.34 | 9:13PM 1.40 | 9:26AM 1.28 | 9:47PM 1.38 | 10:02AM 1.21 | 10:21PM 1.34 | 10:39AM 1.14 | 10:57PM 1.29 | 11:19AM 1.07 | 11:35PM 1.25 | 12:04PM 1.01 | 12:20AM 1.22 | 12:54PM 0.98 | 1:12AM 1.20 | 1:50PM 0.96 | 2:10AM 1.20 | 2:52PM 0.98 | 3:15AM 1.24 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:13PM -0.07 | 1:23AM -0.04 | 1:52PM -0.09 | 2:05AM -0.06 | 2:28PM -0.09 | 2:44AM -0.07 | 3:01PM -0.07 | 3:22AM -0.05 | 3:33PM -0.03 | 3:58AM -0.02 | 4:02PM 0.03 | 4:32AM 0.04 | 4:30PM 0.10 | 5:07AM 0.11 | 4:58PM 0.17 | 5:46AM 0.19 | 5:29PM 0.24 | 6:36AM 0.26 | 6:13PM 0.30 | 7:50AM 0.30 | 7:29PM 0.35 | 9:06AM 0.27 | 9:02PM 0.32 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:59 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:02 | - | - | 7:04 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:06 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:08 | - | - | 7:09 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Feels °C (?) | 0 | 1 | -1 | -5 | -4 | -1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 10 | -1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 5 | -1 | -2 | 1 | -1 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Wed morning, min 3°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed night, light winds from the SE by Fri afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun night, min 3°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sat morning, near gales from the S by Sun night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 2°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue morning, strong winds from the NNW by Wed night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri night, min 3°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri afternoon, light winds from the E by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Sandy Hook/The Cove Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sandy Hook/The Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Sandy Hook/The Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sandy Hook/The Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Sandy Hook/The Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Sandy Hook/The Cove may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Sandy Hook/The Cove is 13 km (8 miles) from Long Branch. If you plan a vacation in New Jersey, look for hotels and other accommodation in Long Branch. Long Branch has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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