Church Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.04° N 5.27° W

Church Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Church Cove sea temperature is
18.1°C
1.2° 

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 25 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, WSW swell with 1,374 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Church Cove this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Church Cove in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 1st Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – this is a tough one for Church Cove. We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead, but it’s a real mixed bag of energy and wind, and honestly, most of it is a write-off for a good paddle. The water is sitting at a touch warmer than normal right now, about 65°, which is a bit of a treat for the end of summer.

The first proper surf we see is on Friday, August 28th. The morning is looking the most interesting of the whole run, but it’s a tease. We’ve got a 7ft swell rolling in from the west, with a short period of 7 seconds, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the north. The combined energy is moderate at 520. It’s clean, but that short period means it’ll be a bit crumbly, not a whole lot of push. Still, it’s the best we’ve got that day. The afternoon turns to junk with a cross-onshore wind.

From there, things get ugly. Saturday the 29th through the whole first week of September is a gong show. Swell sizes keep climbing into the 7ft to 10ft range, with combined energy soaring into the four-digit range (1021, 1373, 1021, etc.), but the wind is howling onshore or cross-onshore from the WSW and SW at 18 to 25 mph. This is classic kite-surfing territory, not for a paddle. The setup is a beach-and-reef mix, and with that much wind and swell, it’s going to be a messy, blown-out lump. Not for beginners, and honestly, not much fun for anyone.

The real kicker comes later. We get a huge, long-period groundswell arriving on Saturday, September 6th, and hanging around through the 8th. We’re talking 10ft at 12 seconds from the west, with combined energy readings over 2900. That’s serious, powerful energy. But again, the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, blowing 22 to 25 mph. With that long period, the sets are going to be super straight and powerful, but the wind will shred any chance of a clean face. This is expert-only, and even then, it’s a survival mission.

The absolute standout, and the only real window of hope, is the morning of Wednesday, September 9th. It’s a long way off, so keep that in mind, but the forecast is promising. We’ll have a 6ft west swell with a very long 12-second period, and a clean, light cross-offshore breeze from the northwest at 12 mph. The combined energy is a solid 773 – moderate, but with that period, it’ll have proper shape and power. For a point break or reef, that long period is magic, but at a beach break it can be a bit straight. Still, with the wind glassing it off, this is the only day in the whole 16 days that looks like a proper surf. The afternoon is a step down with a cross-shore breeze, so get it in the morning.

So, overall, it’s a pretty grim run. The first week is a washout, and the second week has massive swell but horrible wind. If you’re desperate, Friday the 28th morning gives you a tiny, clean wave. But the real one to circle on the calendar is Wednesday, September 9th. That’s your best bet, but it’s a long way out, so keep your fingers crossed.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue night, fresh winds from the SE by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the N on Fri morning, strong winds from the SW by Fri night).

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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292
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1021
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832
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931
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699
627
Wind (km/h)
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25
ESE
15
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15
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20
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25
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30
SSW
25
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25
SSE
20
N
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High Tide
4:14PM3.91m
4:34AM3.89m
4:52PM4.21m
5:10AM4.15m
5:25PM4.49m
5:42AM4.38m
5:57PM4.71m
6:13AM4.57m
6:28PM4.87m
6:45AM4.70m
7:00PM4.94m
7:18AM4.75m
7:34PM4.92m
Low Tide
10:25AM1.22m
10:53PM1.02m
11:06AM0.90m
11:30PM0.70m
11:42AM0.61m
00:05AM0.42m
12:16PM0.37m
00:39AM0.21m
12:51PM0.20m
1:13AM0.08m
1:26PM0.12m
1:48AM0.06m
2:01PM0.14m
2:23AM0.14m
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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.

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