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Blue Wave Arctic Armor 16-ft x 32-ft Oval Above Ground Pool Winter Cover | Solid polyethylene, heat-sealed seams, underside, cable, winch, grommets, 4-ft overlap, 12-yr support, blocks debris & snow

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Style: Pool Cover


Size: 32' x 16' (Oval)


Features

  • Heavy-Duty Winter Protection: This heavy-duty pool cover is built from 10x12 scrim woven polyethylene with reinforced, heat-sealed seams; its dense, tear-resistant scrim handles harsh off-season weather
  • Stays Secure in Wind and Snow: The aluminum grommets every 2 ft and a 4-ft overlap hold this solid cover firmly over the oval above-ground pool, standing up to wind, rain, and snow
  • Extends Cover Life, Blocks Sunlight: Built with heat-sealed seams, this above ground pool cover ensures a watertight bond, blocking leaves, debris and rain while extending cover life; the black underside blocks sunlight to help inhibit dirt buildup
  • Minimizes Water Evaporation: This solid construction of this pool cover for above ground pool helps retain water by limiting exposure to air, reducing evaporation over winter
  • Simple Cable-and-Winch Installation: Thread the included vinyl-coated cable through the aluminum grommets, then tighten the metal winch of the oval above ground pool cover for a secure, wind-resistant fit
  • Easy Centering and Fit: The 4-ft overlap of this pool tarp for above ground pool makes positioning straightforward; a second person speeds up centering for a snugger fit during installation
  • Proper Handling and Care: Simply clear the buildup from the pool edge with a soft-bristle broom after a heavy snow, or use a cover pump to remove standing water that collects on top of the pool winter cover after storms
  • Hardware Included: This heavy duty winter pool cover is sized for 16-ft x 32-ft oval above-ground pools; securing hardware such as the cable and winch are included
  • Reliable Quality from Blue Wave: Backed by a 12-year limited warranty (full coverage in year 1, prorated coverage in years 2 through 12), U.S.-based customer support, and over 35 years of pool industry experience
  • Pool size: 16 feet x 32 feet
  • Cover size: 20 feet x 36 feet
  • Protects against sun, snow, ice and wind
  • 4-feet overlap to fit most top rails
  • Heavy duty cable and winch tightener included

Description

Closing a pool for winter should not mean months of cleanup or a green pool in spring. The Blue Wave Arctic Armor 16-ft x 32-ft Oval Above Ground Pool Winter Cover is a heavy-duty solid pool tarp built to handle everything the off- season brings, so you can close up in fall and return to a cleaner pool when spring arrives. It’s made with a 10x12 scrim woven polyethylene, a dense, tear-resistant material that forms a solid barrier against leaves, sticks, rain, and snow. The reinforced, heat-sealed seams form a watertight bond across the cover to block moisture and debris and help prevent rips. Because the panel is solid rather than mesh, it keeps water from passing through and limits evaporation over winter. The black underside blocks sunlight throughout the off-season to help limit dirt buildup in the pool, which reduces the maintenance work needed at opening time. Securing the cover is straightforward. The rust-resistant aluminum grommets spaced every 2 feet work with the included vinyl-coated cable and metal winch to lock the cover down evenly, withstanding strong winds, rain, and snow. The 4-ft overlap extends well beyond the pool wall for a snug, wind-resistant fit, and a helper makes installation faster on a pool this size. This is a winter debris cover, not a safety cover. Do not walk on it or allow it to support weight. After a heavy snow, clear the buildup from the pool edge with a soft-bristle broom. To keep the pool cleaner, use a cover pump to remove standing water that collects on top of the cover after storms. Backed by Blue Wave’s 12-year limited warranty (full coverage in year 1 and prorated coverage in years 2 through 12), U.S.-based customer support and over 35 years of pool industry experience. This swimming pool cover is sized for 16-ft x 32-ft oval pools only. Complete with securing hardware, including the winch and cable, so everything needed for installation is in the box.

Size: 32' x 16' (Oval)


Color: Forest Green


Material: Polyethylene (PE)


Brand: Blue Wave


Product Dimensions: 384"L x 192"W


Brand Name: Blue Wave


Model Name: 16 ft x 32 ft Oval Pool Cover


Model Number: BWC826


Global Trade Identification Number: 30


UPC: 672875303830


Manufacturer Warranty Description: 12-year warranty


Item Type Name: 16 ft x 32 ft Oval Pool Cover


Manufacturer: Blue Wave Products


Manufacturer Part Number: BWC826


Unit Count: 1 Count


Installation Type: Manual


Color: Forest Green


Product Style: Pool Cover


Shape: Oval


Pattern: Solid


Theme: Garden, Patio, Pool, Pool Cover


Size: 32' x 16' (Oval)


Item Dimensions L x W: 384"L x 192"W


Item Weight: 0.27 g


Material Type: Polyethylene (PE)


Product Care Instructions: Hand Wash Only


Additional Features: Foldable, Lightweight, Tear Resistant


Closure Type: Drawstring


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Great
Style: Pool Cover Size: 41' x 21' (Oval)
Good lasting material! Very easy to install and fits my oval pool perfectly!
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2026 by Dee

  • Poor quality, poor customer response, inconsiderate customer support
Style: Pool Cover Size: 32' x 16' (Oval)
I purchased multiple covers for our pool and for my daughter's pool because they claim "Crafted from high-quality polyethylene, the Blue Wave 12-year Solid Winter Cover is built to last. ..offers reliable, long-term protection for your pool." My experience with these covers is they only last less than one season. Our last cover started to fail within 3 months, from Sep to Dec. Come spring, there were gaping holes which needed to be taped over. See photos. After several emails with photo evidence and proof of purchase evidence, Bluewave Products offers to send a replacement cover after I pay The shipping cost is $29.19. So after all the time I wasted pleading my case to them, if I send them $29.19, I will get the same poor quality cover which may last for a few months. Garbage, waste of time. My daughter's cover did not make to a second season, either. Customer service team is also a waste of time. No consideration. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2025 by Mike D.

  • Pool cover
Style: Pool Cover Size: 41' x 21' (Oval)
I will never buy this product again. This was our third year of use and the winter cover did not hold up it disintegrated allowing light to come through unbeknownst to us. Upon opening the pool it was filled with black algae. Therefore I will never purchase this item again.
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2024 by Samantha

  • Good quality for the price
Style: Pool Cover Size: 25' x 16' (Oval)
Second one I've purchase in 2 years.its not super heavy duty, but it will do the job just fine and it is of good quality for the money spent. You just have to be careful with it if you expect multiple seasons out of it. First one I bought and used developed a 3ft long tear near the edge right after the ice thawed last march. I think i can avoid the issue this time around though by being more careful with the way I secure and cover the pool. Overall, I am satisfied with this because it costs less than the ones pool stores sell and it's still a decent and sturdy pool cover built to last a year or 2, just isn't something that is gonna last you several years. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2017 by Jaxman223

  • Great Product
Style: Pool Cover Size: 34' x 18' (Oval)
This worked perfectly on my 16x32 foot INGROUND oval pool. When uncovered after the winter , the water was as clear as an ice cube.
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2026 by S Graham

  • Doesn't last anywhere near 3 years let alone 12 years
Style: Pool Cover Size: 24' x 12' (Oval)
I have purchased this cover on 3 separate occaisions - they do not last as advertised. The first two times, I decided that it could have been becuase of my storage on the covers that they failed after one season. The last cover, I stored it well and got 2 seasons out of it. The problem is sunlight. The material weakens due to exposure. It becomes brittle and breaks down becoming almost paper thin causing rips and sediment in the pool. I live in the northeast where winter sun is not all that damaging. I have considered that purchasing a new cover is just an annual expense with owning a pool. I may even buy another one of these this year - the cover is very good for 1 season only. I just think the 12 year life span the manufacturer claims is false advertising. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2023 by Ratnroll

  • Best cover on the market
Style: Pool Cover Size: 24' x 12' (Oval)
After several years of buying Leslie's Pools winter cover that barely lasted one winter, I decided to give the Blue Wave a try based on Amazon reviews. This cover is a return to the quality products that I was able to purchase from Leslie's 20years ago. The cable grommets are spaced every 22" compared with 37" on the lesser quality Leslie product and the seams are double stitched and reinforced. The Artic Armor cover is also warranted at 100% replacement value for 2 years. The replacement credit at 4 years is prorated at 50%. The 12 year warranty is just silly as, at a 5% credit, it wouldn't pay enough to cover the return freight. Properly installed, as mine is, I expect the cover to last at least five years. Thanks Blue Wave for a quality product. Follow up spring 2017. As I suspected. This is a terrific cover. It looks brand new. Great job Blue Wave! As a hint for anyone reading this review, for the first time in 30 years, I didn't use the cable they provided but instead used cover clips. What a difference they made in ease of installation as well as easeing the opening process. If you have an above ground pool, use the cover clips. You won't be sorry. They work great and save wear and tear on the cover. I reminded of the saying "To soon old, too late smart." Learn from my experience. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2016 by Joseph W. Howard

  • Dissatisfied Customer
Style: Pool Cover Size: 24' x 12' (Oval)
Bought this winter cover in the spring as when I opened my pool, my old cover was not going to make it another year. It looked like it would be a good sturdy cover for the winter. We closed our pool a few days after labor day and used the new winter cover. Everything seemed great till I went outside yesterday and noticed the cover has several tears. They all seem to be almost like stretch damage and near the top rail. I am very disappointed as this has barely been on the pool a month. Not sure what the pool will be like when I open it in the spring. I am going to try to tape over these tears but not sure if the tape will even hold. Very disappointing to spend money for a product that does not hold up ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2025 by Ed or Kay

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