Church Cove surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Monday 12 Jan 2026 GMT
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Church Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Church Cove sea temperature is
10.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Church Cove this week:

The surf forecast for Church Cove over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Church Cove in the next 12 days are 4.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 13th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 13th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 3PM (Thu 15th Jan)15ft (4.5m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Church Cove over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri morning, calm by Sat afternoon).

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
3
3
4
0
0
4
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0
0
0
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4
2
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0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4
SW
4
SW
2.5
WSW
2.3
WSW
2.1
W
1.8
W
1.7
WSW
1.5
W
2.5
SW
2.1
WSW
4.5
WSW
4
W
3.5
W
4
WSW
4.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
1.9
W
3.5
SSW
3.5
SSW
3.5
WSW
Period(s) (?)121211111111141382018161615161413128812
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4729381317991325111477611897879093400125158381625167431046047012759997174718773749
Wind
(km/h)
40
SW
35
SW
20
SSW
30
SW
20
N
20
N
0
SSE
25
SSW
40
SSW
10
W
10
NW
25
SW
35
SW
35
SW
30
SSW
15
WSW
5
E
15
E
20
SE
25
S
35
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononononcross-
off
cross-
off
glassononcross-
on
cross-
off
onononononglasscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:33AM
3.52
12:12AM
3.44
12:41PM
3.44
1:17AM
3.48
1:44PM
3.48
2:14AM
3.61
2:38PM
3.62
3:03AM
3.80
3:25PM
3.79
3:47AM
4.02
4:06PM
3.98
4:26AM
4.25
4:43PM
4.15
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:52PM
1.48
6:26AM
1.61
7:04PM
1.56
7:46AM
1.59
8:18PM
1.49
8:55AM
1.42
9:17PM
1.30
9:47AM
1.18
10:04PM
1.06
10:30AM
0.92
10:44PM
0.81
11:09AM
0.68
11:22PM
0.59
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Sunrise8:15--8:15--8:14--8:14--8:12--8:11--8:11--
Sunset-4:42--4:43--4:45--4:45--4:47--4:49--4:51-
rain showers
cloud
rain showers
light rain
cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
mod rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
1-54----1024121321---5
Temp. °C111111119889109899999999910
Feels °C (?)346542314652111774433
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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 12 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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