Church Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.04° N 5.27° W

Church Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Church Cove sea temperature is
18.6°C
1.6° 

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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, SW swell with 1,391 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with SW 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 (Aug 23) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Church Cove in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 23rd Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 23rd Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 27th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Church Cove has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the outlook for Church Cove is a tough one. The entire 16-day window is a real struggle. There isn’t a single day where the stars align for a decent paddle. The energy is just all over the place, and the wind is rarely our friend.

The first real chance of any waves comes on Saturday the 22nd of August, but it’s a tiny 1ft swell from the WSW with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is a cross-off from the ESE at 9 mph, which should keep the surface clean, but the combined energy is a weak 39. It’s a windswell, not a groundswell, so don’t expect much push. The water is sitting at 66°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year.

Moving into the first week of September, the swell picks up a bit, but it’s all messy. On the 1st of September, we’ve got a 4ft swell from the west, but it’s a short 7-second period, and the wind is a cross-on from the WNW at 12 mph. The combined energy is only 147, and it’s described as “moderate cross-onshore and choppy.” Not a pretty picture.

There’s a notable spike in size around the 27th and 28th of August, with waves hitting 7ft and 6ft respectively from the SSW and WSW. But the wind is blowing straight onshore from the SW at 19 mph, or cross-on from the WNW at 25 mph. The energy jumps up to 1153 and 716, which is significant, but the quality is described as “poor surf conditions.” For a spot like Church Cove, which is a fairly exposed beach, this onshore and cross-onshore wind will just tear it to pieces. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddler.

The only small glimmer of hope is on the 2nd of September morning. The wind turns light, a WNW breeze at just 6 mph, and the swell is a tiny 2ft from the west. The energy is a weak 83. It’s described as “light cross-shore with small crossing wind ripples.” It’s clean, but there’s just no power. It’s a rare moment of calm, but the wave size is tiny.

The long-range stuff, like the 6th of September, has a 3ft swell from the WNW with a 10-second period, but the wind is howling at 25 mph from the WNW. The energy is 171, but it’s a strong cross-onshore mess. The swell is too short and the wind is too strong to make anything of it.

To be honest, this is a long, blank run for Church Cove. The conditions are just never good enough. The wind is almost always wrong, and when the swell does show up, it’s accompanied by onshore or cross-onshore winds that ruin the shape. It’s a tough call, but if you’re looking for a paddle, you’re better off waiting for the next forecast cycle. The forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing to get excited about.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the E by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Fri morning).

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SSW
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SW
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0.2
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14
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WNW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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42
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34
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25
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96
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366
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1187
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299
603
Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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25
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High Tide
1:52AM3.23m
2:28PM3.38m
3:01AM3.38m
3:28PM3.62m
3:53AM3.62m
4:14PM3.91m
4:34AM3.89m
4:52PM4.21m
5:10AM4.15m
5:25PM4.49m
5:42AM4.38m
5:57PM4.71m
Low Tide
7:29PM1.75m
8:12AM1.74m
9:05PM1.64m
9:33AM1.53m
10:08PM1.35m
10:25AM1.22m
10:53PM1.02m
11:06AM0.90m
11:30PM0.70m
11:42AM0.61m
00:05AM0.42m
12:16PM0.37m
00:39AM0.21m
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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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