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Lat Long: 50.04° N 5.27° W

Church Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 24 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Church Cove sea temperature is
15.4°C
1.7° 

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 24 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 28 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with 10,895 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 28 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period with WSW 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 Wednesday (Oct 28) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Church Cove in the next 16 days are 6.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Friday (Oct 30) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Wed 28th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Best Surf 9AM (Wed 28th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 25th Oct)20ft (6.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (gales from the WSW on Sat afternoon, moderate winds from the WSW by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu night, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Tue morning, light winds from the SW by Wed afternoon).

Saturday
24
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
3.5
WSW
8
6
WSW
11
6
WSW
13
5.5
W
13
4.5
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3
W
12
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SSW
8
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10
5.5
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4.5
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14
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12
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12
1.9
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11
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1.9
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7
2.5
WSW
12
2.5
WSW
12
2.1
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11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1606
8135
10895
9273
6455
2386
930
3160
7349
7974
7197
6908
3718
2271
1513
870
387
369
2069
1715
1011
Wind (km/h)
45
SW
65
WSW
55
W
50
WNW
40
WNW
30
SSW
50
SW
45
SSW
60
SSW
45
W
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20
WSW
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SW
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S
30
SSE
30
SSE
35
S
40
WNW
30
WNW
20
WNW
Wind State
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High Tide
4:17PM4.55m
4:38AM4.59m
4:53PM4.82m
5:14AM4.86m
5:31PM5.00m
5:51AM5.03m
6:10PM5.06m
6:30AM5.08m
6:51PM4.98m
7:11AM5.00m
7:34PM4.77m
7:55AM4.79m
8:22PM4.45m
Low Tide
10:32AM0.63m
10:56PM0.33m
11:14AM0.32m
11:35PM0.09m
11:55AM0.08m
00:16AM-0.04m
12:36PM-0.05m
00:57AM-0.05m
1:19PM-0.05m
1:40AM0.06m
2:05PM0.07m
2:26AM0.27m
2:54PM0.29m
3:15AM0.55m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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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