
Surf Forecasts:
Church Bay surf forecast from 16 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 7s period, SW swell with 990 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 21 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 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 Wednesday (Oct 21) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Church Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 21st Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 21st Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Church Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu night, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Fri morning, light winds from the NNE by Sun morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon night, strong winds from the NW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | ENE 5 | E 4 | ENE 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
52 | 43 | 136 | 33 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 91 | 982 | 613 | 432 | 143 | 162 | 64 | 327 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on |
High Tide | 2:15PM4.98m | 2:40AM4.61m | 3:02PM4.74m | 3:36AM4.32m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:06AM1.84m | 8:30PM1.88m | 8:48AM2.18m | 9:22PM2.17m | 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 | |||||||
7:45 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | |
— | 6:21 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 |
Feels °C | 4 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | — | SW 6 | E 5 | — | NW 12 | — | — | SW 6 | — |
13 | 7 | 4 | 33 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 5 | 4 | — | 6 | — | — | 64 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — |
3 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | ENE 5 | E 4 | SSE 2 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SSE 3 | SW 10 |
52 | 43 | 136 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 64 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 91 | 982 | 613 | 432 | 143 | 162 | 3 | 327 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 184 | 366 | 104 | 189 | 189 | 173 | 189 | 239 | 239 | 197 | 195 | 196 | 189 | 199 | 66 | 246 | 57 | 272 | 123 | 906 | 314 |
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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.










