The Cove (Cape May) Current Conditions Summary
The Cove (Cape May) in Cape May, NJ is a point break. Current conditions: 0.6 ft waves, s 10 mph (onshore), falling → low tide. Onshore wind all day making conditions choppy. The Cove is a rare NJ point break producing left tubes on solid south swells. Rare left point break — fast, hollow tubes over sand and rock bottom. Needs solid S swell to fire. Forecasts are updated every 3 hours using ML-corrected NOAA models with live buoy data from CDIP, NDBC, and IOOS stations.
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Optimal Surf Conditions for The Cove (Cape May)
NNW–NE
E–W
0.5–3.5 ft, rising
January, February, September, October, November, and December
Low to mid incoming tide, NE wind, 4-8 ft S swell. Fires during hurricanes and strong nor'easters.
Rare left point break — fast, hollow tubes over sand and rock bottom. Needs solid S swell to fire.
Moderate crowds — the fickle nature keeps numbers manageable. Dedicated Cape May locals when it's on.
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