Church Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.04° N 5.27° W

Church Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Church Cove sea temperature is
18.9° C
2.0° 

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 4 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, W swell with 418 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with WNW 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. 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 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 9th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 9th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 5th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Church Cove.

Honestly, mate, the 16-day outlook is a bit of a tough one. We’ve got a long stretch of just about nothing worthwhile, with a few days right at the end that *might* start to turn things around. For the most part, you’re looking at a lot of onshore or cross-shore winds that are absolutely wrecking whatever small swell is running. The water’s sitting at 66°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't be freezing while you're sitting there waiting for a wave.

The first real hope we see doesn't come until Sunday the 9th of August. Morning brings a tiny 2ft swell from the west with a period of 8 seconds. The energy is weak, at just 81. The winds are light and cross-offshore though, making things clean. The note says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," which about sums it up. It’s not going to be a day to remember, but it’s the only glimpse of something rideable in the first week. The rest of that week is a write-off, with strong winds and poor surf.

Then we hit another dead zone. From Sunday afternoon right through to the 13th of August, it’s a mix of tiny, weak swell and poor conditions. The 12th of August afternoon shows a 3ft swell from the WSW at 9 seconds with clean cross-offshore winds, but the energy is still only moderate at 122. It’s barely worth a paddle.

The standouts, if you can call them that, are the very end of the period. The 19th of August Wednesday morning is the most interesting. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the WNW, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy of all swells is moderate at 481. The wind is a cross-shore from the northwest at 16 mph, which will create some lumpy conditions. It’s not perfect, but it’s the biggest, most energetic swell we’ll see. The water's still a touch warmer, but the wind is the spoiler. This is a spot that’s fairly exposed to the SW, so a WNW swell and a NW wind are a bit of a mismatch. It’s inconsistent here, so you’ll be waiting for sets, and with the cross-shore wind, it’ll be a bit of a battle. The swell is over 5ft, so it’s not one for the beginners.

Honestly, for the first 15 days, you’re better off finding something else to do. The 19th of August is the one to keep an eye on, but don't get your hopes up too high. It’s promising, but it’s a long way off, and the wind is a concern.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue night, calm by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
7
1.3
SW
7
1.5
WSW
6
2
W
7
1.6
W
7
1.3
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6
1.1
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0.9
WNW
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8
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6
0.8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
176
158
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418
236
135
91
59
17
15
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31
47
71
111
45
37
27
36
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
25
SW
35
WNW
35
WNW
35
WNW
25
WNW
20
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20
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10
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WSW
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NNW
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NNE
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High Tide
9:18PM4.44m
9:43AM4.17m
10:06PM4.22m
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
Low Tide
3:44PM0.62m
4:10AM0.63m
4:28PM0.81m
4:56AM0.85m
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
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8:59
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8:55
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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.

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