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Lat Long: 50.04° N 5.27° W

Church Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 30 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Church Cove sea temperature is
17.2°C
2.1° 

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 30 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 1 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 1 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 5,368 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 1 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period with WSW 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 (Oct 01) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Church Cove in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 1st Oct)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 1st Oct)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 1st Oct)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed morning, light winds from the SW by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Monday
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Wave
Height (m)
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SW
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3.5
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2.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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2542
1677
5368
3949
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954
850
680
563
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136
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128
Wind (km/h)
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SW
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High Tide
7:49PM4.82m
8:09AM4.71m
8:33PM4.51m
8:55AM4.41m
9:23PM4.12m
9:52AM4.05m
10:30PM3.72m
11:10AM3.75m
00:06AM3.49m
12:52PM3.70m
1:46AM3.57m
2:16PM3.91m
2:55AM3.85m
Low Tide
2:18PM0.14m
2:40AM0.29m
3:03PM0.38m
3:25AM0.60m
3:54PM0.69m
4:19AM0.94m
4:55PM1.00m
5:25AM1.24m
6:13PM1.21m
6:48AM1.36m
7:42PM1.18m
8:15AM1.24m
9:00PM0.93m
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Temp °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.

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.

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