Church Cove Surf Break

Church Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 50.04° N 5.27° W

Issued: 12 pm 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Church Cove sea temperature is
17.0° C

1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, W swell with 347 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s 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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. 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 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 5th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 5th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 3rd Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, let’s look at what’s shaping up for Church Cove. This is a little cove that’s exposed just right to a decent SW swell, but waves here are inconsistent – doesn’t break often, so you’ve gotta take notice when it does.

First off, for the next week and a half, it’s mostly flat and not worth a second look. From Friday the 3rd through to Tuesday the 8th, the swell is tiny and the wind is all over the place – cross and cross-on winds wrecking what little there is. Waist-high at best, weak, messy. I wouldn’t bother.

Wednesday morning the 8th, we get a brief moment – glassy conditions and a 3ft west swell, period around 9 seconds, but the energy is still weak (116). It’s surfable but nothing special. That carries on through Thursday the 9th and into the weekend – ankle to knee high dribble with clean but totally weak waves. Crowds won’t be a problem because there’s nothing to surf.

Now, hold onto your board, because the real highlight shows up on Saturday the 18th. In the afternoon, Church Cove finally comes alive. We’ve got swell around 7ft from the west-northwest, period 9 seconds – energy is strong, hitting 1211. Winds are light from the north-northwest and cross-offshore, so the surface should be clean. This is solid overhead, expert-only territory – 7ft is powerful and too big for beginners. The optimum swell direction for the cove is SW, so WNW is a little off, but the size and clean conditions could still make for some proper waves. Remember, crowds can build quick when it’s good here, so expect a few others in the water. This is the standout by far, but it’s a far-off call – promising but not locked in.

Before that, the morning of Friday the 17th has a 6ft west swell, period 10 seconds, clean with north winds, and energy at 622 – again, experienced surfers only.

The rest of the run, Monday the 13th through Thursday the 17th, wave heights bounce from about 2ft to 4ft, mostly weak or poor quality. The afternoon of Tuesday the 14th is the best of that stretch – 3ft west swell with glassy conditions, clean, but still small.

For an inconsistent break like Church Cove, those flat stretches through the first week are pretty normal. But when that Saturday the 18th rolls around, keep your eyes peeled. It could be a beauty.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
W
10
1.4
W
10
1.2
W
10
1.1
W
10
1.1
W
10
1
W
10
1
W
9
1
W
9
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
8
0.8
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.7
W
10
0.8
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
377
394
296
237
230
183
160
157
125
92
88
69
96
68
92
106
103
108
79
79
59
Wind (km/h)
5
S
20
W
15
WNW
20
WNW
25
WNW
15
NW
10
NW
20
WNW
10
NNW
10
W
20
WNW
10
NW
15
NW
20
NW
10
N
0
NNE
10
WNW
20
N
15
E
20
E
20
ENE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:50PM4.41m
8:08AM4.11m
8:26PM4.37m
8:46AM4.06m
9:05PM4.30m
9:28AM3.99m
9:49PM4.20m
10:17AM3.91m
10:41PM4.09m
11:16AM3.84m
11:44PM3.99m
12:24PM3.84m
00:54AM3.96m
Low Tide
2:16PM0.61m
2:42AM0.59m
2:53PM0.66m
3:19AM0.64m
3:31PM0.75m
3:59AM0.71m
4:12PM0.86m
4:42AM0.80m
4:58PM0.97m
5:30AM0.90m
5:51PM1.08m
6:26AM0.98m
6:54PM1.13m
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clear
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clear
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clear
clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:16
5:16
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:20
5:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:32
9:31
9:31
9:30
9:30
9:30
9:30
 mm
Temp °C
16
16
16
18
18
17
21
21
19
21
22
20
22
22
20
22
25
21
22
22
21
Feels °C
14
13
15
15
15
16
19
18
17
18
19
18
19
18
18
23
24
18
20
19
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
W
10
1.4
W
10
1.2
W
10
1.1
W
10
0.1
S
16
1
W
10
1
W
9
1
W
9
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
8
0.8
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.2
W
11
0.7
W
10
0.8
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
9
Energy kJ
377
394
296
237
5
183
160
157
125
92
88
69
96
9
92
106
103
108
79
79
59
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.2
ENE
3
0.4
E
5
0.2
NNW
4
Energy kJ
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
6
3
3
2
3
1
7
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
W
11
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
17
0.2
N
4
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
Energy kJ
5
5
2
6
7
6
1
6
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
W
10
0.3
WNW
4
0.7
WNW
8
0.3
N
3
0.3
NE
3
0.3
E
2
Energy kJ
230
2
68
1
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
20
192
22
44
192
191
12
28
0
12
22
12
12
12
0
0
10
40
7
15
23
Best forecast wave conditions in South Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
9
7
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
9
9
5
6
6
7
7
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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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