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Surf after northeaster, Cape May, N. J.

The Cove - Cape May

A south-facing Cape May point that scours peeling lefts over sand and a protective jetty, firing on longer E/SE groundswell into a lively mid-high tide shorebreak. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for The Cove - Cape May in New Jersey.

Break TypePoint Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationNew Jersey, US

Forecast

Poor
  • Waves 1 ft
  • Period 4 s
  • Wind S 3 kt

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Lineup Insights

The Wave

Rework the spot for E through SE groundswell and cleaner N/ NNE offshore breeze, with mid to incoming tides most consistently shaping the peel.

Expect the lineup to sit tight near the jetty tip where the longest, most hollow lefts peel.

Lineup Guide

Watch for currents that wrap around the jetty on the ebb.

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