Surf Forecasts:
Church Cove surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, WSW swell with 432 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Church Cove this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Church Cove in the next 16 days are 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Church Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's break down what's on the cards for Church Cove.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you—it’s a tough stretch ahead. The water is sitting at 67°F which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, but that’s about the only bit of good news for a while. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with flat, tiny waves and poor conditions for the first week and a half. From Thursday the 6th right through to the 15th of August, it’s pretty grim. Swell is barely a ripple, mostly under 2ft, and onshore or cross-shore winds are chopping everything up. The combined swell energy is weak, mostly under 100. There are a few mornings with glassy conditions, like Friday the 7th morning, but the swell is only 1ft with a period of 9 seconds—that’s barely an ankle-slosher.
The first real sign of life arrives on Wednesday the 12th of August. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the W with a 10-second period, but the combined energy still only sits at 232 (moderate). The problem is the wind is cross-onshore, making it choppy. It’s still a poor surf day.
Thursday the 13th of August morning gets a little more interesting. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the WSW, 10-second period, and the combined energy climbs to 342 (moderate). The wind is light and cross-shore, so there’s a bit of texture but not totally blown out. The forecast calls it marginal, but it’s the first time in a while the numbers start to look like you might get a wave.
Then, finally, we get a standout. Monday the 17th of August morning is the one to circle. The swell is a solid 5ft from the W with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is a proper 324 (moderate). Best of all, we’ve got a light 6 mph offshore breeze from the NE. The conditions are clean. This is the best session on offer in the whole 16-day window. Church Cove is fairly exposed to the SW, so a W swell with offshore NE wind is a nice setup. Keep in mind this spot is inconsistent, so when it’s on, it’s worth the effort. The waves will be a bit punchy for beginners at 5ft, but for the rest of us, it’s game on. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.
The rest of the second week tails off again. Tuesday the 18th drops back to 2ft, and by the 20th and 21st, the wind is howling over 20 mph, making it a total mess. That Monday morning is your window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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) | W 6 | WNW 6 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 76 | 33 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 31 | 48 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 19 | 86 | 226 | 238 | 222 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:36AM3.99m | 11:06PM3.97m | 11:45AM3.82m | 00:23AM3.79m | 1:06PM3.78m | 1:47AM3.79m | 2:25PM3.94m | 3:01AM3.96m | 3:32PM4.23m | 4:03AM4.21m | 4:29PM4.57m | 4:56AM4.47m | 5:19PM4.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:20PM1.01m | 5:54AM1.06m | 6:27PM1.18m | 7:07AM1.20m | 7:52PM1.21m | 8:33AM1.15m | 9:17PM1.00m | 9:50AM0.90m | 10:26PM0.64m | 10:50AM0.55m | 11:22PM0.27m | 11:41AM0.23m | 00:10AM-0.02m | ||||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 |
| kJ | 76 | 33 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 31 | 48 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 19 | 86 | 226 | 238 | 222 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 9 | WNW 7 | E 4 | E 6 | W 12 |
| kJ | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 96 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | W 5 | S 13 | E 3 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | — | SW 6 | SW 6 | WNW 4 | W 10 | WSW 6 | E 5 | SW 12 | — | E 5 |
| kJ | 6 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 6 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 6 | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | ESE 3 | — | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 2 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 202 | 416 | 416 | 407 | 171 | 30 | 30 | 10 | 399 | 28 | 257 | 28 | 194 | 10 | 30 | 171 | 7 | 20 | 59 | 12 |
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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).
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