
Surf Forecasts:
Church Cove surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, W swell with 314 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period with WNW 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Church Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s look at what we’ve got on the table for Church Cove.
Honestly, mate, looking over the whole 16-day run, it’s a pretty quiet stretch. The swell stays small and the quality is mostly ordinary, so we’re not looking at any proper standout days. The best window falls around the middle of the week, but even then, it’s more about having a paddle than scoring gems.
Let’s start with Sunday the 9th. It’s flat out messy – clear skies but a 10-15 mph cross-onshore breeze has the water all chopped up. Swell is tiny at 1 ft from the WNW with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is weak (31). The water is sitting at 66°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only good thing. Pretty much a write-off.
Monday the 10th is a bit better. Morning sees a light cross-offshore breeze from the NNW at 6 mph, tidying things up. Swell lifts slightly to 2 ft from the west with a 9-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 71. It’s still small, but clean enough for a longboard or a foiler. The afternoon gets a bit windier (9 mph) but stays clean.
Now, Wednesday the 12th is where we see a little pulse. The afternoon is the pick of the week so far: glassy conditions with a 3 mph SSE breeze, and the swell bumps up to 3 ft from the WSW at 9 seconds. The energy reads moderate at 142. It’s still ordinary waves, but glassy and small is a rare combo, so if you’re desperate for a slide, that’s your moment.
Thursday the 13th has more size – 4 ft from the west in the afternoon, with a 10-second period and a combined energy of 292 – solid energy for the area. But the 15 mph cross-shore wind ruins it, chopping everything up. Not worth it.
From there, it’s a long, dry spell. Friday the 14th through Tuesday the 19th is a dead zone. The swell drops back under 2 ft, winds are all over the place, and the only clean moments are too small to bother with. By Wednesday the 19th, we get a 0.7 ft, 16-second groundswell with glassy conditions, but that’s barely a ripple. The combined energy is only 41.
The last few days (20th to 24th) have a few clean mornings with offshore winds, like Thursday the 20th morning with a 12 mph NNE offshore, but again, the swell is tiny (2 ft). The energy sits between 51 and 112, which is just weak to low-moderate.
So, the best of a bad bunch is Wednesday the 12th afternoon at Church Cove. Glassy conditions and a bit of waist-high swell (3 ft) from the WSW. It’s small and the break is inconsistent, but it’s the cleanest you’ll get. The rest is a long gap of nothing much. Sometimes the area goes quiet, and this is one of those times. Forecasts can change, but right now, keep your expectations low.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
27 | 26 | 46 | 26 | 35 | 51 | 20 | 18 | 88 | 131 | 144 | 177 | 286 | 290 | 220 | 130 | 125 | 135 | 102 | 107 | 53 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:25PM3.94m | 3:01AM3.96m | 3:32PM4.23m | 4:03AM4.21m | 4:29PM4.57m | 4:56AM4.47m | 5:19PM4.87m | 5:44AM4.68m | 6:04PM5.07m | 6:27AM4.80m | 6:46PM5.14m | 7:08AM4.81m | 7:27PM5.07m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:17PM1.00m | 9:50AM0.90m | 10:26PM0.64m | 10:50AM0.55m | 11:22PM0.27m | 11:41AM0.23m | 00:10AM-0.02m | 12:27PM0.00m | 00:54AM-0.19m | 1:09PM-0.10m | 1:35AM-0.21m | 1:49PM-0.07m | 2:14AM-0.09m | ||||||||
6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 5 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 |
27 | 26 | 46 | 26 | 35 | 51 | 20 | 18 | 88 | 131 | 144 | 177 | 286 | 290 | 220 | 130 | 125 | 135 | 102 | 107 | 53 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | WNW 9 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | W 9 | WNW 7 | SW 12 | W 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | — | — | — | WSW 8 | S 12 | S 12 |
1 | 4 | 16 | 25 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 22 | 13 | 15 | 2 | — | — | — | 24 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | E 4 | — | SW 6 | S 13 | S 13 | W 10 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | S 11 | — | S 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | — | — | S 20 |
4 | 1 | — | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 4 | — | NW 5 | NNW 4 | ESE 3 | E 4 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — | NW 3 | NW 3 | — | WNW 2 | — | — | NNW 5 | NNW 7 |
— | — | 7 | — | 12 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 64 | 119 | 78 | 31 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 88 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 257 | 418 | 192 | 0 | 28 | 7 | 180 | 418 | 7 | 22 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 98 | 192 | 90 |
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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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