Church Cove surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK

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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
11.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Saturday (Apr 25) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. 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 1.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sat 25th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 4PM (Sat 25th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 29th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the E by Thu morning).

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
0.9
SW
9
0.8
SW
8
0.7
SW
8
0.7
WSW
8
0.8
WSW
8
0.7
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.5
WSW
15
0.7
WSW
14
1
W
13
1.1
WSW
13
1
W
12
0.7
WSW
11
0.5
W
15
0.5
W
14
0.4
WNW
14
0.4
WNW
13
0.5
W
11
0.5
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
302
245
118
84
69
58
75
63
48
123
192
329
411
294
130
116
107
67
56
66
57
Wind (km/h)
20
E
15
ESE
10
E
10
E
10
E
10
N
10
ENE
5
NNW
15
NNE
20
ENE
20
E
25
ENE
35
E
40
E
35
E
40
E
35
E
25
E
30
E
25
E
20
E
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
12:45PM3.50m
1:18AM3.78m
2:05PM3.62m
2:27AM3.93m
3:02PM3.83m
3:19AM4.12m
3:46PM4.07m
4:01AM4.30m
4:24PM4.28m
4:39AM4.44m
4:59PM4.45m
5:14AM4.52m
5:32PM4.57m
Low Tide
7:09PM1.33m
8:00AM1.12m
8:28PM1.23m
9:09AM0.94m
9:32PM1.01m
10:02AM0.73m
10:22PM0.79m
10:46AM0.55m
11:04PM0.60m
11:23AM0.44m
11:41PM0.47m
11:58AM0.38m
00:16AM0.40m
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:09
6:07
6:05
6:03
6:01
6:00
5:58
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8:29
8:30
8:31
8:34
8:36
8:37
8:38
Temp °C
12
12
12
13
14
13
15
15
15
14
14
13
10
11
12
11
12
13
13
14
14
8
9
10
10
11
10
13
14
12
9
9
9
2
3
4
3
5
7
8
10
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
0.9
SW
9
0.8
SW
8
0.7
SW
8
0.7
WSW
8
0.8
WSW
8
0.7
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.5
WSW
15
0.7
WSW
14
1
W
13
1.1
WSW
13
1
W
12
0.7
WSW
11
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.5
W
11
0.5
W
11
Energy kJ
302
245
118
84
69
58
75
63
48
123
192
329
411
294
130
86
59
35
34
63
57
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.4
E
5
0.1
SW
11
0.3
E
3
0.4
WSW
9
0.2
E
4
0.2
E
4
0.3
WSW
11
0.5
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
7
0.4
WSW
9
0.3
W
17
0.5
W
15
0.5
W
14
0.4
WNW
14
0.4
WNW
13
0.3
WNW
13
0.3
WNW
12
Energy kJ
1
3
7
5
2
29
1
1
24
33
18
26
52
116
107
67
56
33
28
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
6
0.1
SW
12
0.2
E
3
0.1
W
13
0.2
WSW
12
0.2
E
4
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
W
9
0.2
S
7
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
7
0.4
WNW
13
0.2
S
6
Energy kJ
2
6
1
3
14
1
20
15
4
4
1
66
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
E
5
0.7
E
5
0.3
E
3
0.3
ENE
3
0.3
ENE
4
0.5
N
4
0.6
E
4
1
E
5
0.6
E
5
2
E
7
2.1
E
7
2.4
E
7
2.3
E
7
2
E
7
1.4
ESE
6
1.3
ESE
6
1.1
ESE
5
1
E
5
Energy kJ
39
23
1
2
3
10
12
56
18
360
440
619
554
366
150
113
72
49
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
22
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
44
22
30
51
58
44
134
102
22
27
30
23
Best forecast wave conditions in South Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
4
4
1
4
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
7
8
8
6
6
5
5
7
7
5
8
6
5
4
5
5
5
4
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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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