Church Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, checkin' in from the coast. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Church Cove.

To be brutally honest, the next week and a half is a bit of a write-off. We've got a long stretch of poor surf starting right away, with nothing really worth paddling out for until we get to the end of the first week of September. The wind is just a mess for most of it, with onshore and strong cross-onshore winds wrecking any chance of a clean wave. The swell is mostly short-period windswill, and the energy is either weak or just too juiced up by the wind to be any fun. It's a classic case of waiting it out.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on the 5th of September. Saturday morning is looking like a bit of a surprise. The wind swings around to a light NE offshore at just 6 mph, and the air is clear. That's the kind of morning you get out of bed early for. The swell is a solid 6 ft from the west, with a period of 11 seconds, bringing in some groundswell energy. The combined energy is 881 (moderate to strong), so there's some push there. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 65°, so it's comfortable. The break is fairly exposed to the SW, so this westerly swell will wrap in nicely. It's described as "inconsistent" and "rarely breaks," so you'll need to be patient and read the ocean, but the wind is perfect for a clean session. The morning is the standout; the afternoon gets a bit of a cross-onshore breeze that dims it down.

Then, hold onto your board, because the real standout is on Thursday the 10th of September. This is the one you circle on the calendar. We're looking at a solid 10 ft groundswell from the WSW, with a period of 11 seconds, packing a massive wallop. The combined energy is a whopping 1685 (strong to very strong wave energy). That's a lot of water moving. The wind is a moderate ENE offshore at 12 mph, and with clear skies, you're looking at clean, powerful surf. This is for experienced surfers only – 10 ft is big, meaty stuff. The break is a church cove, so it should handle that longer period swell well, but it's going to be a serious session. Saturday the 5th is the sleeper pick for a clean, fun day, but Thursday the 10th is the big prize.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a total bust. Your window is the 5th of September for a clean, offshore morning, and the 10th of September for the big swell chase. Don't bother with the rest.

Rusty.

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