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Lat Long: 50.04° N 5.27° W

Church Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 10 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Church Cove sea temperature is
16.7°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 10 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, W swell with 5,056 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period with W 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 Thursday (Oct 15) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Church Cove in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 11) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Thu 15th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Best Surf 4PM (Thu 15th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 15th Oct)13ft (4.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Fri night, light winds from the WSW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue night, strong winds from the SW by Wed night).

Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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10
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11
1.7
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12
1.4
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11
1.1
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11
2.4
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12
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12
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10
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10
2.3
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12
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1119
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485
279
557
2568
2272
1625
1478
1082
656
1627
2433
3891
5056
3691
1999
1332
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688
Wind (km/h)
30
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25
WNW
15
W
20
SSW
30
S
35
SSW
25
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SW
35
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WNW
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Wind State
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High Tide
5:04AM4.67m
5:20PM4.86m
5:39AM4.80m
5:55PM4.89m
6:13AM4.84m
6:29PM4.82m
6:46AM4.78m
7:03PM4.66m
7:19AM4.63m
7:37PM4.42m
7:53AM4.39m
8:12PM4.12m
8:29AM4.10m
8:49PM3.79m
Low Tide
11:44AM0.16m
00:05AM0.03m
12:21PM0.08m
00:40AM0.06m
12:56PM0.12m
1:13AM0.19m
1:30PM0.24m
1:45AM0.39m
2:04PM0.45m
2:18AM0.64m
2:39PM0.71m
2:53AM0.92m
3:17PM1.00m
3:32AM1.20m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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6
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12
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10
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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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