Church Cove surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 24 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
10.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Wednesday (Feb 25) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Church Cove in the next 12 days are 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 25) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 28) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Wed 25th Feb)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Best Surf 6PM (Wed 25th Feb)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 25th Feb)13ft (4.0m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, near gales from the SSW by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the W by Sat morning).

Tue
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
!
0
0
0
0
0
!
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
3
2
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.4
WSW
3
WSW
2.2
WSW
4
WSW
3.5
WSW
2.4
WSW
3
SW
3
SW
4
SW
4.5
SW
4
WSW
2.5
W
3
WSW
2.3
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.5
W
3
WSW
3
WSW
2.3
WSW
2.2
WSW
2.4
WSW
Period(s) (?)12131917161413810101312141413121212121113
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)153830653688877251202285279513742954407845602034333418462366203429102694137211461922
Wind
(km/h)
30
S
25
S
25
S
20
S
20
SW
35
SSW
40
SW
40
SSW
40
SW
55
SW
30
NW
20
NW
15
WSW
35
SSW
35
SSW
40
S
35
SSE
30
SE
25
ESE
5
SSW
5
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
ononcrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
onglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:43PM
3.97
10:20AM
3.79
11:01PM
3.70
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:02PM
0.93
4:33AM
1.08
5:08PM
1.25
5:54AM
1.31
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
Tue
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Sunrise--7:13--7:11--7:09--7:07--7:05--7:03--7:01
Sunset5:52--5:54--5:57--5:58--6:00--6:01--6:02--
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
------114-------------
Temp. °C121113121211111111109891010101011111111
Feels °C (?)669894413-1224222266810
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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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