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Sandy Hook/The Cove surf Forecast / New Jersey / USA
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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 Wednesday (Apr 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sandy Hook/The Cove in the next 12 days are 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 25) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 24th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 24th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 25th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Hook/The Cove over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sun 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 6 |
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| Energy (?) | 8 | 63 | 54 | 32 | 19 | 83 | 21 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 20 | 9 | 12 | 19 | 9 | 8 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 8 | 26 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 10 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:08PM 1.54 | 8:25AM 1.31 | 8:39PM 1.55 | 9:00AM 1.27 | 9:09PM 1.54 | 9:37AM 1.23 | 9:43PM 1.51 | 10:18AM 1.19 | 10:25PM 1.48 | 11:08AM 1.16 | 11:18PM 1.45 | 12:05PM 1.15 | 12:19AM 1.43 | 1:06PM 1.16 | 1:23AM 1.42 | 2:08PM 1.22 | 2:26AM 1.43 | 3:10PM 1.30 | 3:30AM 1.45 | 4:12PM 1.41 | 4:33AM 1.48 | 5:11PM 1.55 | 5:33AM 1.51 | 6:05PM 1.68 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:25AM 0.03 | 2:23PM 0.10 | 3:04AM 0.03 | 2:57PM 0.13 | 3:43AM 0.05 | 3:32PM 0.16 | 4:21AM 0.08 | 4:07PM 0.20 | 5:03AM 0.13 | 4:47PM 0.24 | 5:52AM 0.18 | 5:37PM 0.28 | 6:53AM 0.21 | 6:48PM 0.31 | 8:03AM 0.20 | 8:14PM 0.29 | 9:08AM 0.13 | 9:29PM 0.21 | 10:05AM 0.03 | 10:32PM 0.10 | 10:56AM -0.06 | 11:29PM -0.01 | 11:45AM -0.13 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sun 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:44 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:53 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:55 |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 16 | 23 | 22 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 10 | 14 | 4 | -1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 22 | 25 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 2°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue night, calm by Fri morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun night, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue night, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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