
Surf Forecasts:
Church Cove surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, W swell with 279 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Church Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Church Cove is cooking up for us over the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, it’s a slow start. We’ve got a bit of a flat spell to begin with, so don’t bother paddling out from Friday the 7th through to the morning of Monday the 10th. The swell is tiny, mostly around 1 ft to 1 ft, and the wind isn't doing us any favours. It’s a real frustrating wait, but that’s the way it goes sometimes.
Now, Monday the 10th morning, we finally see a little pulse of life. The swell picks up to 2 ft from the WNW, with a period of 9 seconds. The real story here is the wind – it’s glassy, dead calm. That’s a massive positive for such a small wave. The water temperature is sitting at 66°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick rubber at home. The combined energy is weak (70), so it’s not going to be powerful, but if you’re desperate for a slide on a longboard, that’s your window.
The next few days, from the 11th through the 16th, are a mixed bag of small cross-offshore swells. The wind is mostly clean, but the swell height hovers between 1 ft and 4 ft. It’s surfable for the die-hards, but nothing to get excited about. The energy readings are low to moderate, topping out at 246 on the 13th.
Alright, here’s the real standout. The 17th of August (Monday) and the 19th of August (Wednesday) are the ones to circle on the calendar. On the 17th, we see a nice jump in swell. The morning brings 5 ft from the west with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy is strong at 369. The wind is light offshore from the NNE, so it’ll be clean. By the afternoon, the swell pushes to 5 ft from the WNW, and the energy jumps to 593. That’s a solid, punchy groundswell. The 19th is even bigger. The morning shows 7 ft from the west, with a period of 8 seconds and energy at 539. The wind is offshore from the NNE. Then, in the afternoon, the wind drops to glassy, dead calm, with the same 7 ft west swell. That’s going to be clean as a whistle. This is a bit heavy for beginners, but for the experienced crew, it’s game on. This swell is best at Church Cove, which is a fairly exposed spot, and with that west direction, it should line up nicely.
The 20th through the 22nd, the swell hangs around the 5 ft to 4 ft mark, but the wind swings onshore from the east and southeast, making things choppy and messy. It’s a bit of a fade-out after the main event.
To wrap it up: the first week is mostly a washout. The real action is on the 17th and 19th of August. That’s your best bet for some decent, clean waves. Be ready for a crowd on the 19th, as it’s often a popular spot.
Stay stoked,
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon night, min 18°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the E by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||
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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) | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
15 | 15 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 46 | 58 | 23 | 33 | 20 | 11 | 88 | 131 | 141 | 137 | 163 | 245 | 268 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 00:23AM3.79m | 1:06PM3.78m | 1:47AM3.79m | 2:25PM3.94m | 3:01AM3.96m | 3:32PM4.23m | 4:03AM4.21m | 4:29PM4.57m | 4:56AM4.47m | 5:19PM4.87m | 5:44AM4.68m | 6:04PM5.07m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:27PM1.18m | 7:07AM1.20m | 7:52PM1.21m | 8:33AM1.15m | 9:17PM1.00m | 9:50AM0.90m | 10:26PM0.64m | 10:50AM0.55m | 11:22PM0.27m | 11:41AM0.23m | 00:10AM-0.02m | 12:27PM0.00m | 00:54AM-0.19m | |||||||
— | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 11 | WSW 10 | E 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
15 | 15 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 46 | 58 | 23 | 33 | 20 | 11 | 88 | 131 | 70 | 137 | 163 | 245 | 268 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | SE 4 | E 4 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | W 9 | WNW 7 | SW 12 | WSW 9 | E 6 | W 11 | E 6 | ENE 5 |
5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 141 | 10 | 39 | 5 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | W 5 | S 13 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | E 4 | SW 8 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | W 10 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | E 5 | ENE 5 | S 11 |
6 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | — | 5 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 5 | 6 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | — | — | NW 2 | NW 3 | — | — | N 2 | E 4 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | — | WNW 3 | — | WNW 2 | NW 3 |
— | — | 2 | 7 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 27 | 122 | 165 | 168 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 407 | 195 | 166 | 10 | 10 | 418 | 195 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 415 | 194 | 141 | 237 | 20 | 0 | 18 | 213 | 108 |
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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.
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