Church Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.04° N 5.27° W

Church Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Church Cove sea temperature is
17.8°C
1.3° 

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


Church Cove surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, W swell with 917 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Church Cove this week:

The surf forecast for Church Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Church Cove in the next 16 days are 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 9th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 9th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 8th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat afternoon).

Mon
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WSW
12
2
W
11
1.6
WNW
9
1.9
W
9
1.8
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
10
1
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.6
WSW
8
0.8
WSW
5
2
W
10
1.5
W
9
1.2
W
8
1
W
8
1.1
W
10
1.1
W
10
1.9
W
8
1.6
W
10
1.4
W
10
1.2
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1240
917
432
588
508
351
181
80
44
27
738
355
200
124
233
239
421
482
356
266
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
25
WSW
30
NNW
35
NW
25
NW
15
NNW
15
WNW
10
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
20
SW
20
NNW
25
NNW
5
NW
15
SW
30
SW
25
WNW
20
NNW
15
WNW
10
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
on
High Tide
3:02AM3.84m
3:28PM4.21m
3:59AM4.16m
4:20PM4.57m
4:46AM4.47m
5:04PM4.86m
5:27AM4.71m
5:44PM5.04m
6:05AM4.85m
6:22PM5.09m
6:41AM4.89m
6:58PM5.01m
Low Tide
9:14PM1.00m
9:42AM0.94m
10:17PM0.61m
10:38AM0.56m
11:08PM0.24m
11:25AM0.23m
11:51PM-0.02m
12:07PM0.01m
00:31AM-0.16m
12:46PM-0.08m
1:08AM-0.15m
1:23PM-0.04m
1:43AM-0.01m
cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:45
6:47
6:48
6:50
6:50
6:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:52
7:51
7:49
7:46
7:44
7:42
7:39
 mm
18
3
1
2
2
Temp °C
17
16
16
16
16
16
15
16
17
17
17
18
17
14
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17
18
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16
16
Feels °C
13
12
9
8
10
13
12
13
13
13
15
16
13
13
12
12
15
13
13
16
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Information about the Church Cove Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Church Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Church Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Church Cove 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 Cove) 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 Cove 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 South Cornwall? If you are looking for accommodation near Church Cove, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in South Cornwall, consider staying in The Lizard which is 13 km (8 miles) away. Other places in and around South Cornwall where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Penryn which is 17 km (11 miles) away, Falmouth, Camborne and Penzance.

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