Church Cove surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 29 May 2026 BST
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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
14.8° C
(Which is 2.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Church Cove surf forecast from 29 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, W swell with 8,085 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period with WSW 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 (May 29) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 29th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 29th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 4th Jun)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the WSW on Mon night, strong winds from the WSW by Wed night).

Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
15
0.6
WSW
12
1.2
W
9
1.1
W
10
0.9
WSW
13
1.9
WSW
12
1.9
WSW
12
1.9
WSW
12
1.9
WSW
11
1.5
WSW
11
2
SW
6
2.1
WSW
10
2.5
WSW
9
2.5
W
9
2.2
WSW
9
3
WSW
8
3.5
WSW
9
4.5
W
14
4.5
W
13
4.5
W
13
3.5
W
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
44
96
251
231
249
937
983
983
843
485
307
828
1004
1172
724
1284
1865
7687
6979
6339
4584
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
N
5
W
15
W
20
WSW
20
W
20
W
20
SW
25
SW
30
SSW
25
WSW
35
WNW
35
W
35
SW
35
WSW
45
WSW
50
WSW
50
WSW
40
WSW
30
WSW
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
4:29PM4.22m
4:46AM4.20m
5:05PM4.33m
5:23AM4.25m
5:41PM4.39m
6:00AM4.26m
6:17PM4.40m
6:36AM4.22m
6:53PM4.37m
7:11AM4.14m
7:29PM4.29m
7:48AM4.02m
8:07PM4.19m
Low Tide
10:52AM0.79m
11:14PM0.78m
11:30AM0.72m
11:52PM0.69m
12:07PM0.67m
00:29AM0.63m
12:42PM0.66m
1:05AM0.62m
1:19PM0.68m
1:42AM0.66m
1:55PM0.74m
2:21AM0.74m
2:33PM0.83m
3:00AM0.85m
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cloud
clear
rain showers
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rain showers
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5:18
5:18
5:18
5:16
5:16
5:15
5:15
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9:16
9:17
9:20
9:21
9:22
9:22
9:23
6
10
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
Temp °C
15
15
14
15
16
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
14
14
15
15
14
14
13
14
12
13
12
12
14
13
12
12
12
11
12
11
11
8
7
9
9
6
5
3
6
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
5
0.7
W
6
1.2
W
9
1.1
W
10
1
W
9
1.9
WSW
12
1.9
WSW
12
1.9
WSW
12
1.9
WSW
11
1.5
WSW
11
1
WSW
11
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.3
WSW
15
0.1
S
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
3.5
W
13
Energy kJ
14
41
251
231
169
937
983
983
843
485
240
17
7
7
46
5
10
9
8
4584
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
15
0.6
WSW
12
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.9
WSW
13
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
13
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
44
96
51
44
249
59
60
22
51
41
20
6
6
3
10
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
8
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.2
WSW
15
0.3
SSW
15
0.1
W
18
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
12
47
65
22
43
6
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
5
2
SW
6
2.1
WSW
10
2.5
WSW
9
2.5
W
9
2.2
WSW
9
3
WSW
8
3.5
WSW
9
4.5
W
14
4.5
W
13
4.5
W
13
Energy kJ
62
307
828
1004
1172
724
1284
1865
7687
6979
6339
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
3
1
1
3
2
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
4
2
4
4
Distance (km)
12
12
0
7
12
22
68
68
22
22
125
22
186
181
244
526
582
713
535
189
44
Best forecast wave conditions in South Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
1
1
2
1
2
4
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
8
4
6
5
5
5
5
5
7
6
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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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