Church Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.04° N 5.27° W

Church Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Church Cove sea temperature is
18.6° C
2.6° 

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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, NW swell with 116 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with NW 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 (Jul 19) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sun 19th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf 4PM (Sun 19th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 19th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 6s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s comin’ our way at Church Cove. I’m gonna be straight with you – this isn’t exactly a classic run of waves. The next week and a half is looking pretty grim, with a lot of time spent staring at flat, messy water. But there is a couple of little flickers of hope if you’re patient.

The short story is that we’ve got a long, dry spell ahead. From today, Sunday the 12th, right through until Saturday the 19th, the surf is basically a no-go. The swell is tiny, mostly under 2 ft, and the wind is all over the shop – mostly a cross-off or cross-on breeze that’s just ruining any chance of a clean wave. The combined energy is weak, barely cracking 100 (22 to 96). It’s just not worth paddling out for.

The first real shred of hope comes on Sunday the 19th in the afternoon. We’ll see a little bump of new swell, coming in from the NW at 4 ft, with a period of 6 seconds. The wind will be a light cross-off from the ESE, which will keep the surface clean. It’s not gonna be firing, just “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” but it’s something. The energy is a moderate 137.

After that, we slip back into the doldrums for a few more days. The wind stays messy, and the swell is inconsistent. It’s not until Thursday the 23rd that things get a bit more interesting. The morning sees a bit more size, with a 4 ft WNW swell, period of 8 seconds, and a light cross-off breeze from the E. The combined energy jumps to a solid 233, so there’s a bit of kick to it. Again, it’s not a classic, but it’s the best-looking window in the first two weeks.

The Real Standout. Now, if you’re an experienced surfer and you’re willing to wait, the real deal might be on Monday the 27th in the morning. The swell is set to pump at 10 ft from the WSW, with a period of 10 seconds. That’s a serious groundswell. The combined energy is a whopping 1847, so there’s a ton of power behind it. The wind is a light offshore from the SW. This is the most promising looking setup in the whole forecast. The wave comment says “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions,” but for a spot like Church Cove, which is fairly exposed to a SW swell, this could be a proper session. Just be aware that at 10 ft, this is expert territory only. And with crowds listed as “sometimes,” you might have company.

So, to wrap it up: the next two weeks are mostly a write-off. If you’re desperate, Sunday the 19th afternoon or Thursday the 23rd morning offer the only real opportunities for a paddle. But the one to mark on your calendar is Monday the 27th – that’s the big one, but it’s for the confident crew only.

Stay patient, and stay wet.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sun night, calm by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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12
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
15
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
8
0.1
S
21
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
19
0.3
WSW
12
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
9
0.6
SW
8
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SW
8
0.8
SW
7
0.6
SW
7
0.6
SW
6
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SW
6
0.6
SW
6
0.7
NW
5
0.3
W
8
0.6
WNW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
13
9
37
37
29
30
39
33
29
27
27
42
67
57
35
32
31
26
29
10
44
Wind (km/h)
40
E
50
ENE
50
E
35
E
15
E
30
E
20
ESE
15
ENE
15
E
10
SW
15
NNE
10
WNW
25
WNW
15
NW
20
WNW
25
W
10
NW
10
ESE
10
W
15
N
30
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Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
4:09AM4.39m
4:36PM4.64m
5:03AM4.57m
5:28PM4.87m
5:54AM4.69m
6:17PM5.03m
6:43AM4.73m
7:05PM5.07m
7:30AM4.69m
7:51PM5.00m
8:16AM4.56m
8:37PM4.81m
9:02AM4.36m
Low Tide
10:33PM0.58m
10:59AM0.48m
11:31PM0.27m
11:53AM0.23m
00:23AM0.02m
12:42PM0.05m
1:12AM-0.13m
1:28PM-0.03m
1:58AM-0.15m
2:13PM0.02m
2:42AM-0.04m
2:56PM0.17m
3:25AM0.18m
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Temp °C
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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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