Surf spot

The Cove - Delaware

Forecast conditions and map view for The Cove - Delaware in USA, North East, Virginia. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, North East, Virginia
Coordinates: 38.7774, -75.0845

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.3	0.4	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.5	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3
Wave direction	SE	ESE	ESE	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	NNW	ESE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E
Wave period (s)	3.2	5.4	5.8	5.2	3	3.3	3.4	3.2	3.1	3	3.4	3.5	3.6	3.6	7.6	7.8	7.2	7	7.3	7	7.1	7.3	5.2	3.5	5.3	4.2	4.5	4.5	4	4.1	4.7	4.5	4.2	4.5	4.7	4.9	5	4.5	4.8	5	5	5	5.2	5.5	5.4	5.5	5.3	5.3	5	5.2	5.2	5.2	5.2	5.3	5.3	5.3
Wave energy (kJ)	1	2	2	1	2	3	3	3	3	3	2	2	2	2	6	6	7	7	5	5	5	5	2	1	3	5	9	9	11	9	8	11	11	12	12	13	14	9	10	11	9	9	6	7	7	7	6	6	7	8	7	6	6	5	4	4
Wind speed (km/h)	8.1	10.9	13.6	18.5	18.6	17.8	15.8	19.2	10.8	13.6	8.2	11.2	7	1.5	9.8	7.7	9.5	11.2	25.7	25.3	19.6	21.4	18.5	20	18.6	20.4	14	21.4	18.6	18.2	16.1	15.5	10.3	12	12.8	14.9	12.9	10.9	10.7	10	6	4.1	1.1	8.8	14.3	17.9	12.2	12.6	11.6	12.5	14.8	19.2	13.9	24.9	20.3	12.7
Wind direction	ESEOnshore	EOnshore	ESEOnshore	SECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	SWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SWCross-off	WOffshore	WNWOffshore	WSWGlassy	SCross	SWCross-off	WSWOffshore	WOffshore	NNWCross-off	NCross	NCross	NNWCross-off	NCross	NNECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	EOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENECross-on	NECross-on	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	EOnshore	ESEOnshore	ESEOnshore	ESECross-on	SSWGlassy	EGlassy	SECross-on	SECross-on	SSECross-on	SCross	SCross	SSWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	WOffshore	NNWCross-off	NCross	NNECross	NNECross-on

The Cove is a surf spot on the Delaware coast in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic/Northeast region, known more for its protected, localized wave quality than for big-open-ocean power. If this is the well-known “Cove” area near the Delaware beaches, it’s typically a smaller, more manageable break that can still get fun on the right swell direction and tide.

What it’s like

Wave type: Usually a beachbreak/near-shore setup with waves shaped by sandbars.
Best conditions: Often works best on a clean swell with light offshore winds and a favorable tide.
Wave quality: Can be peaky and playful, with occasional hollow sections depending on sand movement.
Crowd level: Can get crowded when conditions are good, especially since spots in this region are limited and weather-dependent.

Skill level

Typically better for intermediate surfers, though beginners may find smaller days manageable if the spot is mellow.
On larger or more powerful days, it can become challenging and fast-moving.

Hazards / things to watch

Changing sandbars can make conditions inconsistent.
Strong currents and shorebreak may appear during larger swells.
In colder months, winter water temperatures require proper gear.

Best season

The fall and winter often bring the most reliable surf in the Delaware/Delmarva region due to stronger storms and groundswell.
Late summer and early fall can also be good if tropical systems send swell up the coast.