Church Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 53.37° N 4.56° W

Church Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Church Bay sea temperature is
17.2° C
1.5° 

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 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SW swell with 133 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Church Bay in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 26th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 26th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 26th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed night, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu morning, light winds from the N by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat night, fresh winds from the E by Tue morning).

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NNW
4
1.2
N
5
1.2
NNW
5
0.8
NNW
5
0.5
NW
4
1
NNW
5
0.9
NNW
5
0.7
NNW
5
0.4
NNW
4
0.4
NNW
4
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
10
0.9
SW
4
0.6
SW
8
1.2
SW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
31
0
73
31
9
48
38
20
6
8
7
7
7
7
7
7
5
4
22
53
120
Wind (km/h)
30
N
25
N
25
NNW
15
NNW
10
NE
20
NNW
15
NNW
15
NW
10
N
10
NNW
15
N
15
ENE
10
E
15
ENE
30
E
35
E
25
ESE
15
ESE
20
S
10
ESE
20
SSE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
High Tide
4:23PM4.44m
4:52AM4.29m
5:32PM4.26m
6:23AM4.10m
7:07PM4.27m
8:04AM4.17m
8:27PM4.49m
9:08AM4.41m
9:19PM4.79m
9:52AM4.67m
9:59PM5.08m
10:26AM4.89m
10:33PM5.32m
Low Tide
10:14AM1.98m
10:37PM2.18m
11:17AM2.31m
11:58PM2.41m
12:45PM2.45m
1:37AM2.37m
2:08PM2.34m
2:47AM2.11m
3:05PM2.09m
3:35AM1.78m
3:46PM1.80m
4:11AM1.47m
4:21PM1.52m
thunderstorm
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rain showers
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thunderstorm
heavy rain
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6:05
6:07
6:09
6:09
6:11
6:13
6:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:36
8:34
8:31
8:29
8:27
8:24
8:22
 mm
5
2
1
1
1
26
Temp °C
15
15
14
14
15
14
13
15
15
15
16
16
21
22
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20
17
20
21
20
Feels °C
10
10
9
13
13
10
10
13
14
13
14
13
18
16
12
14
15
15
19
20
19
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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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