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Lat Long: 53.37° N 4.56° W

Church Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 12 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Church Bay sea temperature is
16.0°C
2.0° 

Church Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Church Bay surf forecast from 12 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, SW swell with 646 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Church Bay this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Church Bay in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 15th Oct)8ft (2.4m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Church Bay over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon night, light winds from the WSW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Thu morning, moderate winds from the NE by Fri night).

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
7
1
SSW
4
1.9
SSW
6
1.5
WSW
7
1.6
WSW
6
1.1
W
5
1.6
SW
5
2.2
SW
7
2.2
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7
2.3
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7
2.1
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7
0.6
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7
1
NW
4
0.9
NW
4
0.7
NNW
4
0.5
N
4
0.1
SW
7
0.3
ENE
3
0.2
E
3
0.3
ENE
2
0.4
ENE
3
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
79
37
0
243
155
55
140
427
493
589
452
42
39
29
18
7
2
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Wind (km/h)
30
S
35
S
40
SSW
35
WSW
35
WSW
20
WSW
40
SSW
50
SSW
50
SSW
45
SSW
50
SSW
25
NNW
30
NW
25
NNW
25
N
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
NE
30
NE
40
NE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
on
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High Tide
11:56AM5.56m
00:12AM5.60m
12:28PM5.49m
00:45AM5.41m
1:02PM5.36m
1:20AM5.17m
1:37PM5.19m
1:57AM4.90m
2:15PM4.98m
2:40AM4.61m
3:02PM4.74m
3:36AM4.32m
4:02PM4.51m
Low Tide
5:59PM0.92m
6:21AM0.96m
6:35PM1.07m
6:55AM1.21m
7:10PM1.30m
7:29AM1.51m
7:48PM1.58m
8:06AM1.84m
8:30PM1.88m
8:48AM2.18m
9:22PM2.17m
9:43AM2.49m
10:30PM2.39m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Church Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Church Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Church Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Church Bay surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Church Bay) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Church Bay may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Anglesy? If you are looking for accommodation near Church Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Anglesy, consider staying in Holyhead which is 8 km (5 miles) away. Other places in and around Anglesy where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Anglesey which is 14 km (9 miles) away, Bangor, Llandudno and Colwyn Bay.

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