
Surf Forecasts:
Church Cove surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WSW swell with 116 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Church Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for Church Cove.
Honestly, I’m looking at this 16-day window and it’s a real tough one for Church Cove. The forecast is mostly a flat, choppy, and ordinary run. We’ve got a big gap of surf that’s barely worth a paddle, stretching from now, the 30th of July, all the way through the first week of August. The waves are there, but they’re small, weak, and the wind is usually a mess. There’s no standout session, no day that screams “get in the water.” The best we can say is there’s a bit of a pulse, but it’s not going to be a memory-maker.
The water temperature is sitting at 67°, which is a whopping 5° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s a real anomaly, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home; it’s feeling much more like a summer bath.
The only time I see a glimmer of hope is on the morning of Monday the 3rd of August. We’ve got an offshore wind from the ENE, glassy conditions, and the combined swell energy nudges up to 111 (moderate). The swell is from the WSW at 3 ft with a 9-second period. It’s surfable, but it’s still very ordinary. It’s the closest thing to clean we’ll get, but it’s tiny. Forget about the bigger stuff that appears later.
Then, on Sunday the 9th of August, the swell starts to kick up. The afternoon sees a 6 ft swell from the SW, with a combined energy of 369 (strong). But the wind is a cross-onshore from the S at 12 mph, making it choppy. The period is short at 7 seconds, so it’s just a messy, crumbly wall. That’s too big for beginners at 6 ft, and with the onshore wind, it’s not going to be a classic for anyone. The morning of the 10th of August has a 5 ft swell from the WSW, but it’s onshore wind from the SW. It’s a step down in size, but still not clean.
The following days into the second week are a real write-off. The swell drops back to tiny, and the wind is either onshore or cross-onshore, with some fresh breezes hitting 19 mph by the 11th. The period stays short, and the energy is weak. The 14th of August has a tiny 1.0 ft swell with a clean offshore NNE wind, but it’s basically flat.
I’m struggling to find a real highlight here. If I absolutely had to pick a time to go, it’s that Monday morning the 3rd of August. The conditions will be glassy and clean, and the swell is the most promising it gets for a clean wave. But don’t expect a big day; it’s a session for the log or a longboard. The rest of the period is a lesson in patience.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WSW 11 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | W 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
48 | 31 | 88 | 62 | 27 | 37 | 42 | 57 | 35 | 36 | 17 | 94 | 111 | 80 | 58 | 37 | 36 | 37 | 17 | 26 | 21 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:22PM4.53m | 6:39AM4.34m | 6:55PM4.64m | 7:11AM4.41m | 7:27PM4.70m | 7:44AM4.43m | 8:01PM4.68m | 8:20AM4.41m | 8:37PM4.60m | 8:58AM4.32m | 9:18PM4.44m | 9:43AM4.17m | 10:06PM4.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:43PM0.51m | 1:07AM0.41m | 1:18PM0.40m | 1:41AM0.32m | 1:52PM0.35m | 2:16AM0.30m | 2:28PM0.38m | 2:52AM0.34m | 3:04PM0.47m | 3:29AM0.46m | 3:44PM0.62m | 4:10AM0.63m | 4:28PM0.81m | ||||||||
5:46 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WSW 11 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 |
48 | 31 | 81 | 62 | 19 | 37 | 42 | 57 | 35 | 36 | 17 | 94 | 111 | 80 | 58 | 37 | 36 | 37 | 15 | 26 | 16 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | S 13 | — | S 12 | W 12 | WNW 7 | — | WNW 7 | NW 4 | WNW 6 | W 8 | W 6 | — | E 7 | E 5 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 7 | W 10 | W 11 |
20 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 4 | — | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 1 | — | 4 | 5 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 8 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | — | — | W 12 | S 12 | S 12 | — | — | NW 6 | — | WSW 10 | — | — | E 6 | — | — | S 15 | W 11 | W 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
3 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | 10 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | N 3 | — | — | — | N 6 | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 |
— | 19 | 88 | — | 27 | 7 | 18 | 11 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 190 | 192 | 7 | 0 | 232 | 195 | 28 | 10 | 30 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 192 | 10 | 337 | 408 | 10 | |
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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).
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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