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Lat Long: 50.04° N 5.27° W

Church Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 26 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Church Cove sea temperature is
15.2°C
1.6° 

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 27 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 30 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 27 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 12s period, SW swell with 8,270 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 30 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s 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 Friday (Oct 30) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 18s. 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 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Fri 30th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 12s
Best Surf 6PM (Fri 30th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 27th Oct)18ft (5.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SSW on Mon night, light winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu night, min 11°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
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Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SW
11
5
WSW
13
4.5
WSW
12
4
WSW
13
3
WSW
13
2.5
WSW
12
2.3
WSW
12
1.8
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
11
1.9
WSW
10
1.9
WSW
12
2.2
WSW
12
2.2
WSW
12
2.3
WSW
14
2
W
13
1.7
W
14
1.4
W
13
1.2
W
12
1
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
7222
7400
5844
5603
3295
2047
1343
771
551
726
1085
1297
1267
1873
1355
1115
630
407
248
Wind (km/h)
70
SSW
40
W
35
W
25
WSW
20
WSW
20
SW
20
S
25
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
10
SE
15
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
15
NE
20
ENE
25
ENE
35
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Wind State
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cross-on
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cross
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High Tide
4:51AM5.03m
5:10PM5.06m
5:30AM5.08m
5:51PM4.98m
6:11AM5.00m
6:34PM4.77m
6:55AM4.79m
7:22PM4.45m
7:46AM4.49m
8:17PM4.07m
8:46AM4.15m
9:27PM3.72m
Low Tide
11:16PM-0.04m
11:36AM-0.05m
11:57PM-0.05m
12:19PM-0.05m
00:40AM0.06m
1:05PM0.07m
1:26AM0.27m
1:54PM0.29m
2:15AM0.55m
2:49PM0.58m
3:11AM0.86m
3:51PM0.85m
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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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