
Surf Forecasts:
Church Cove surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, WSW swell with 1,129 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with W 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period. 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Church Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the next couple of weeks at Church Cove.
First thing to note is the water temp is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sittin’ at about 64°, which is a nice little bonus.
Tuesday morning the 8th is the first chance you get, but it’s a tease. There’s a clean 5ft swell rollin’ in from the WNW, with moderate energy (891). The wind is a stiff cross-offshore from the NNW at 22 mph, keeping the surface clean, but the conditions are marginal. The swell period is a short 9 seconds, so it’s not gonna have that power. It’s surfable, but you’re workin’ for it.
The rest of the first week into the second is a total loss. Wednesday through Saturday (the 9th to the 13th) are all cross-shore winds and onshore slop, with swell heights between 2ft and 6ft. The wind is ruining the surface, creating chop and lumpy conditions. Sunday the 14th and Monday the 15th are barely a ripple, with tiny waist-high stuff and no push.
Now, if you’ve got patience, Tuesday the 15th afternoon is a glimmer. The wind shifts to a clean cross-offshore from the NNW at 12 mph, and we’ve got a 4ft swell from the W, but the period stretches to 11 seconds. That’s a longer period groundswell, which means more energy (377) and better shaped waves. Church Cove is fairly exposed, and this setup will clean up nicely. It’s the best on offer in the first half.
The real standout is Thursday the 17th. The morning is glassy with a light offshore breeze from the NE at 9 mph, and the swell is 2ft from the W. The afternoon is even better – the wind goes completely glassy, 3 mph, and the waves are a clean 2ft with a very long period of 12 seconds (139). This is a long-period groundswell, breaking slow and clean. It’s not big, but it’ll be a dream to surf. This is the pick of the whole forecast.
The tail end from the 18th to the 23rd is frustrating. The wind stays cross-offshore from the E, but it’s howling at 19 to 25 mph. The swell is there, ranging from 2ft to 4ft, and the period gets long (up to 14 seconds), but the wind is just too strong to keep it clean. The conditions are poor, and the waves will be blown out. Don’t bother.
So, if you’re keen, the only real windows are Tuesday the 15th afternoon for a clean, mid-sized session, and Thursday the 17th for that rare, glassy, long-period treat. The rest is a long, frustrating gap of wind and chop.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 15°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Tue morning, light winds from the WSW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 10 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
432 | 642 | 656 | 359 | 193 | 79 | 29 | 210 | 862 | 430 | 304 | 185 | 239 | 153 | 612 | 610 | 426 | 244 | 129 | 117 | 84 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 3:28PM4.21m | 3:59AM4.16m | 4:20PM4.57m | 4:46AM4.47m | 5:04PM4.86m | 5:27AM4.71m | 5:44PM5.04m | 6:05AM4.85m | 6:22PM5.09m | 6:41AM4.89m | 6:58PM5.01m | 7:16AM4.81m | 7:33PM4.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:17PM0.61m | 10:38AM0.56m | 11:08PM0.24m | 11:25AM0.23m | 11:51PM-0.02m | 12:07PM0.01m | 00:31AM-0.16m | 12:46PM-0.08m | 1:08AM-0.15m | 1:23PM-0.04m | 1:43AM-0.01m | 1:58PM0.11m | 2:17AM0.23m | ||||||||
6:45 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | — | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 11 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 10 | S 14 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
209 | — | 656 | 359 | 193 | 79 | 29 | 9 | 862 | 430 | 304 | 185 | 239 | 153 | 4 | 610 | 426 | 244 | 129 | 117 | 84 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | SW 10 | — | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | S 16 | W 18 | W 14 | W 12 | — | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | W 12 |
250 | 17 | — | 111 | 84 | 54 | 22 | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | 61 | 113 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 27 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 15 | W 13 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | W 18 | S 15 | S 15 | — | — | — | S 13 | — | — | S 12 |
— | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 11 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | SW 4 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | SW 2 | WSW 5 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
432 | 642 | 589 | — | — | — | 28 | 210 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 38 | 612 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 185 | 724 | 108 | 12 | 12 | 20 | 169 | 200 | 108 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 20 | 192 | 169 | 190 | 201 | 20 | 12 | 22 | 22 |
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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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