Church Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.04° N 5.27° W

Church Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Church Cove sea temperature is
18.8° C
2.4° 

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 19 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, W swell with 36 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 0.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 20th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Right, let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Church Cove. Church Cove is a bit of a finicky spot, hey – it’s inconsistent and only fairly exposed, so it takes a proper aimed swell to get it goin’. The water temp is runnin’ about average for the time of year, so nothin’ wild there. But don’t get your hopes up too early; this 16-day window starts off pretty flat and grim.

First up, from Sunday the 19th through to Saturday the 26th of July, it’s a long, flat spell. We’re talkin’ tiny dribbles – 0.7 ft to 1 ft of weak, short-period slop (combined swell energy mostly under 33 – weak as water). Winds are messy or just wrong for most of it; even when we get a glassy morning on the 21st or an offshore breeze on the 23rd, there’s just no power in the water. Not worth paddlin’ out.

Then we hit Sunday the 27th of July. The swell starts to build. Monday the 27th afternoon sees 5 ft of swell from the W with a 9-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 356 (moderate wave energy). But the wind is cross-shore, so it’s a bit bumpy. It’s still only a 1/10, so I’d sit tight.

Now, the standout is on Tuesday the 28th of July, morning. This is the one to circle. Church Cove gets a solid 7 ft of groundswell from the WNW (9-second period, combined energy screaming at 765 – strong wave energy). That is sizeable. At 7 ft it’s gettin’ into expert territory – too big for beginners, but for the crew who know what they’re doin’, that’s a real pulse. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the NW (9 mph), so the faces should be clean. It’s inconsistent by nature, so you’ll get lulls, but when a set comes through, it’ll be worthwhile. Could be a bit straight at this beach/reef setup, but for smaller craft or a point, that’d be magic. Just be aware, crowds are possible here on a good day, and this is a good day.

After that, the swell backs right off again. Wednesday the 29th into Thursday the 30th it’s back to 3 ft and 3 ft with onshore or cross-shore winds – poor quality. Friday the 31st of July has clean conditions with a strong offshore breeze (25 mph from the E), but the swell is tiny (2 ft) though the combined energy spikes to 155 thanks to the wind. That’s more of a wind-chop scenario, not proper surf.

First week of August is sloppy. Saturday the 1st has a 4 ft swell but onshore winds. Sunday the 2nd has 5 ft to 5 ft but with a fresh to strong breeze cross-onshore, making it lumpy and messy – honestly, that looks more like a kite surfing day than a paddle session. Monday the 3rd is back to onshore and small.

So, in short: endure the long flat spell for the first week, and then be on the beach early Tuesday the 28th of July for that one solid, clean window. After that, it’s pretty much back to the flats. Never a bad thing to keep an eye on the sky, though.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Wed night, calm by Thu afternoon).

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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0.2
W
7
0.2
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9
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11
0.3
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11
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11
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WNW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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28
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18
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14
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
15
SE
20
N
15
ESE
5
SSW
20
N
5
E
10
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15
N
20
NNE
25
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High Tide
9:02AM4.36m
9:23PM4.53m
9:49AM4.12m
10:11PM4.21m
10:40AM3.88m
11:04PM3.88m
11:38AM3.66m
00:06AM3.62m
12:43PM3.52m
1:14AM3.47m
1:50PM3.49m
2:20AM3.45m
2:51PM3.57m
3:18AM3.55m
Low Tide
3:39PM0.42m
4:08AM0.48m
4:23PM0.72m
4:50AM0.81m
5:08PM1.04m
5:36AM1.12m
5:58PM1.32m
6:29AM1.38m
7:01PM1.53m
7:35AM1.54m
8:19PM1.59m
8:53AM1.54m
9:34PM1.48m
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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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