Blue Wave 12x20-ft Rectangular In-Ground Pool Winter Cover — Gold 15-Year Heavy-Duty Solid Barrier

Blue Wave Gold 15-Year 12x20-ft Rectangular In-Ground Pool Winter Cover is a heavy-duty solid winter debris cover designed to block leaves, rain, snow and sunlight so your pool opens cleaner in spring.

Closing your in-ground pool for winter shouldn’t create a months-long cleanup project. This Blue Wave Gold cover is built from a durable laminated scrim polyethylene with heat-sealed seams to form a solid barrier over 12x20-ft rectangular pools. Its solid construction keeps debris out and sunlight down, while reinforced edges, grommets and sewn loops make securing the cover straightforward so it stays put through storms and snow.

How does the cover keep out debris and sunlight?

The cover’s 14x14 laminated scrim weave creates a dense, water-resistant panel that blocks leaves, twigs and most fine debris. A black underside reduces light transmission to slow algae and dirt growth under the cover. Heat-sealed seams strengthen the panel and help prevent splits where water or debris could penetrate.

• 14x14 laminated scrim polyethylene for a solid barrier
• Black underside to limit sunlight and reduce dirt buildup
• Heat-sealed seams to resist splitting and seal edges

What size pool does this cover fit and how much overlap is provided?

This cover is sized for 12x20-ft rectangular in-ground pools and includes approximately a 5-ft overlap on every side to ensure full edge coverage. The generous overlap simplifies installation and helps the cover drape securely over coping and deck edges.

• Designed specifically for 12x20-ft rectangular pools
• About 5 ft of overlap around the entire perimeter
• Extra material allows for sealing with cable and water tubes

How is the cover secured and what accessories are used?

Metal grommets spaced every 2 ft accept the included vinyl-coated steel cable and ratcheting winch to cinch the cover tight. Sewn loops every 4 ft around the edge let you anchor the cover using water tubes (sold separately) for a snug fit without drilling into the deck. A second person helps speed installation on this size pool.

• Metal grommets every 2 ft for cable and winch anchoring
• Sewn loops every 4 ft to attach water tubes (not included)
• Included vinyl-coated steel cable and ratcheting winch for tensioning

Is this a safety cover and what winter care is needed?

This product is a winter debris cover, not a safety cover; it is not rated to support weight and should never be walked on. A pool cover will collect water on top—this is normal and helps hold the cover in place—so remove deep accumulation with a cover pump or carefully brush snow from edges after heavy storms.

• Not a safety or load-bearing cover—do not walk on it
• Surface water holds the cover down; use a cover pump to remove excess
• Clear heavy snow from edges with a soft-bristle broom to protect seams

Who is this for: Pool owners with a 12x20-ft rectangular in-ground pool who want a robust, solid winter debris cover that limits sunlight and simplifies spring opening. It's aimed at homeowners who prefer a long-lasting, easy-to-secure cover backed by a 15-year limited warranty and U.S.-based support from a company with decades of pool experience.