Surf Forecasts:
Church Cove surf forecast from 5 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 11 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with 12,996 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period with W 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 Thursday (Jun 11) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 19s is also forecast. 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 6.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Thu 11th Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Thu 11th Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 6th Jun) | 21ft (6.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Church Cove over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun night, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SW on Fri morning, near gales from the SSE by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | WSW 12 | S 8 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 11 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2687 | 1748 | 1285 | 9002 | 8163 | 2472 | 1484 | 1437 | 1587 | 1518 | 1278 | 692 | 1160 | 1307 | 1017 | 832 | 612 | 528 | 356 | 332 | 228 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 8:46PM4.07m | 9:08AM3.75m | 9:31PM3.96m | 9:57AM3.64m | 10:23PM3.87m | 10:58AM3.59m | 11:25PM3.84m | 12:07PM3.63m | 00:32AM3.89m | 1:13PM3.78m | 1:37AM4.03m | 2:13PM4.02m | 2:35AM4.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:13PM0.94m | 3:42AM0.95m | 3:55PM1.05m | 4:27AM1.03m | 4:41PM1.15m | 5:16AM1.08m | 5:33PM1.22m | 6:10AM1.08m | 6:31PM1.23m | 7:09AM1.02m | 7:35PM1.15m | 8:13AM0.89m | 8:42PM0.97m | ||||||||
5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:29 | |
mm | — | 1 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 8 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | WSW 12 | W 11 | — | — | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | — | — | — | — | S 13 | — | S 12 | S 12 | W 9 | S 11 | — |
2687 | 1748 | 466 | — | — | 2472 | 1484 | 1437 | 1587 | 1518 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 356 | 3 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | S 19 | — |
7 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 8 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | — | W 9 | W 8 |
— | — | 1285 | 9002 | 8163 | — | — | — | — | — | 1278 | 692 | 1160 | 1307 | 1017 | 832 | 612 | 528 | — | 332 | 228 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 80 | 396 | 215 | 190 | 68 | 225 | 169 | 125 | 18 | 294 | 531 | 531 | 294 | 244 | 484 | 190 | 176 | 20 | 0 | 12 |
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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.










