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Lat Long: 53.37° N 4.56° W

Church Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 18 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Church Bay sea temperature is
15.6°C
1.9° 

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 18 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 25 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 7s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 3,208 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 25 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 7s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Church Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Church Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Church Bay in the next 16 days are 4.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (Oct 19) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sun 25th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 7s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 25th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 7s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 23rd Oct)15ft (4.5m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun night, calm by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu night, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Tue night, stormy winds from the NW by Thu night).

Sunday
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High Tide
4:02PM4.51m
4:53AM4.11m
5:20PM4.39m
6:32AM4.13m
6:46PM4.48m
7:48AM4.35m
7:52PM4.73m
8:36AM4.65m
8:39PM5.03m
9:13AM4.95m
9:18PM5.32m
9:46AM5.22m
9:54PM5.57m
Low Tide
9:43AM2.49m
10:30PM2.39m
11:00AM2.68m
11:58PM2.41m
12:32PM2.63m
1:20AM2.18m
1:42PM2.36m
2:14AM1.84m
2:30PM2.01m
2:54AM1.49m
3:09PM1.64m
3:30AM1.17m
3:44PM1.31m
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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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