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Church Bay Surf Forecast
/ TAS – West Coast (7 breaks) / Tasmania (59 breaks) /
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Church Bay surfForecast / TAS – West Coast / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Wednesday 22 Apr 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Church Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Church Bay sea temperature is
15.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Thursday (Apr 23) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Friday (Apr 24) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Mon 27th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Church Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed morning, light winds from the NNW by Thu afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 1379 | 886 | 926 | 2830 | 3454 | 1917 | 1008 | 478 | 1962 | 2319 | 1693 | 2390 | 1839 | 1731 | 1499 | 3762 | 3891 | 2631 | 6973 | 6772 | 5201 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:29PM 0.68 | 12:27AM 0.46 | 4:08PM 0.62 | 12:39AM 0.47 | 4:54PM 0.55 | 12:35AM 0.46 | 5:57PM 0.49 | 9:01PM 0.44 | 10:09PM 0.43 | 11:48AM 0.40 | 10:37PM 0.41 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:34PM 0.42 | 8:06AM -0.05 | 9:52PM 0.45 | 8:39AM 0.01 | 10:17PM 0.45 | 9:07AM 0.09 | 9:24AM 0.19 | 8:00AM 0.28 | 5:27AM 0.27 | 5:09PM 0.32 | |||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
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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.
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