Church Cove surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 26 Feb 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
10.1° 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 Friday (Feb 27) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 22s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Church Cove in the next 12 days are 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 03) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Feb 27) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 27th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 27th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 3rd Mar)15ft (4.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Thu night, light winds from the NNE by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sun night, light winds from the NNW by Tue morning).

Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
4
4
4
0
0
0
0
0
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2
!
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2
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
SW
3
SW
4
SW
3
SW
2.5
WSW
2.4
WSW
3
WSW
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.2
W
2
W
3.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
4.5
W
3.5
W
2.5
W
2
W
3
W
3
W
3
W
Period(s) (?)14139101012161413131212121215141312111314
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)351732422549183713201543418132072148155611603377286124137640406722701155200831533972
Wind
(km/h)
35
SW
40
SW
55
SSW
15
NW
10
E
15
N
10
NW
20
WSW
35
SSW
35
SSW
40
SSW
50
S
25
NW
15
W
20
NNW
10
NNW
15
WNW
20
WSW
20
SW
20
SSW
30
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:50AM
3.56
12:36AM
3.66
1:23PM
3.61
1:58AM
3.88
2:35PM
3.86
3:00AM
4.21
3:29PM
4.16
3:49AM
4.54
4:14PM
4.43
4:31AM
4.80
4:53PM
4.64
5:09AM
4.96
5:29PM
4.76
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:38PM
1.39
7:32AM
1.27
8:10PM
1.23
8:52AM
0.96
9:18PM
0.89
9:51AM
0.58
10:09PM
0.53
10:37AM
0.25
10:53PM
0.24
11:18AM
0.02
11:32PM
0.06
11:55AM
-0.08
12:08AM
-0.00
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Sunrise7:11--7:09--7:07--7:05--7:03--7:01--6:58--
Sunset-5:57--5:58--6:00--6:01--6:02--6:05--6:07-
cloud
light rain
rain showers
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
-27-11---1-----------
Temp. °C1111111010999101111119109888999
Feels °C (?)431775543533565444443
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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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