Church Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.04° N 5.27° W

Church Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Church Cove sea temperature is
19.2° C
2.1° 

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 15 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, WNW swell with 334 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Church Cove in the next 16 days are 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 21st Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 21st Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 20th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a 16-day look at Church Cove, and I gotta be straight with you from the start – it is a lean stretch. We’re looking at a long gap of poor conditions before a very brief window of something surfable shows up way down the line.

The first solid recommendation doesn't kick in until Sunday, the 23rd of August, and even then it’s a one-day-wonder deal. Before that, from the 15th through to the 22nd, it’s a pretty bleak run. The swell is small, the wind is messy, and the energy just isn’t there. The water temp is sitting at a balmy 67°, which is actually much warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s a nice surprise for the skin, but it doesn’t help the waves.

The highlight of the whole outlook is Sunday afternoon, the 23rd of August. We finally get a brief period of offshore wind from the NNE at around 12 mph, cleaning things right up. The swell is marginal, only 2 ft from the WNW, but the wind is offshore and the water is smooth. It’s not big, but that pure offshore makes it rideable. The combined energy is a weak 69, so don’t expect any power. This spot is *inconsistent* and for beginners, so if you’re just starting out or want a longboard out in clean, small conditions, this is your window. The rest of that week is just poor surf, with the swell bottoming out to less than 1 ft with very long period (13 seconds) SSW swell on Monday and Tuesday – far too small and straight to do anything with.

After that, from the 26th of August on, we do see some super glassy moments – like Wednesday afternoon with a glassy 2 ft and the 28th morning with another glassy 2 ft – but the wave energy is laughably low. It’s clean, but there’s no push. It’s a flat spell.

So, the summary? One clear standout: Sunday afternoon, 23rd of August, for a clean, tiny, beginner-friendly session. The rest is a write-off. It’s one of those dry runs for the area, but forecasts can flip, so keep an eye on it.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
7:27PM5.07m
7:48AM4.72m
8:06PM4.88m
8:26AM4.54m
8:45PM4.58m
9:06AM4.28m
9:25PM4.22m
9:47AM3.98m
10:10PM3.84m
10:36AM3.66m
11:06PM3.49m
11:42AM3.40m
00:25AM3.26m
Low Tide
1:49PM-0.07m
2:14AM-0.09m
2:28PM0.09m
2:52AM0.15m
3:06PM0.34m
3:28AM0.47m
3:44PM0.66m
4:05AM0.83m
4:23PM1.01m
4:44AM1.18m
5:07PM1.34m
5:31AM1.50m
6:05PM1.62m
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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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