Church Cove surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 04 May 2026 BST
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Church Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Church Cove sea temperature is
12.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (May 08) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Church Cove in the next 16 days are 0.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Fri 8th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf 1PM (Fri 8th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 9th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
7
0.2
WNW
7
0.3
SSE
4
0.2
W
5
0.3
W
15
0.4
WSW
14
0.5
W
13
0.5
W
12
0.5
W
12
0.5
W
11
0.4
W
11
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
59
42
16
15
13
13
11
11
10
5
3
2
38
67
87
73
69
58
37
19
17
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
5
S
15
NE
20
NNE
25
N
20
N
10
N
10
S
5
SW
5
SW
5
SW
10
NNE
15
NE
10
NNE
15
N
15
N
20
N
20
NE
25
NE
25
NNE
30
N
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:11PM4.46m
7:29AM4.24m
7:45PM4.30m
8:04AM4.03m
8:21PM4.09m
8:41AM3.79m
9:02PM3.87m
9:25AM3.56m
9:51PM3.66m
10:24AM3.37m
10:59PM3.53m
11:46AM3.30m
00:21AM3.56m
Low Tide
1:36PM0.58m
1:57AM0.60m
2:11PM0.74m
2:34AM0.78m
2:47PM0.93m
3:13AM0.98m
3:28PM1.13m
3:58AM1.18m
4:14PM1.31m
4:49AM1.34m
5:08PM1.45m
5:49AM1.40m
6:10PM1.49m
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light rain
light rain
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cloud
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light rain
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5:52
5:50
5:48
5:48
5:46
5:43
5:43
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8:43
8:45
8:45
8:47
8:49
8:51
8:52
1
1
5
1
Temp °C
12
13
12
14
13
10
12
12
11
11
12
11
12
14
11
14
13
10
11
11
11
9
12
9
10
7
5
11
10
9
10
9
8
9
12
9
10
9
6
6
6
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.4
NNW
5
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
7
0.4
E
5
0.4
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
4
0.3
E
5
0.3
W
15
0.4
WSW
14
0.5
W
13
0.5
W
12
0.5
W
12
0.5
W
11
0.4
W
11
0.7
E
6
0.6
E
6
Energy kJ
59
42
16
8
13
13
11
11
9
10
6
4
38
67
87
73
69
58
37
32
25
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
7
0.2
NNW
5
0.1
SW
7
0.3
WNW
9
0.2
E
4
0.2
E
5
0.2
E
5
0.2
E
4
0.3
WNW
7
0.2
WNW
7
0.3
SSE
4
0.2
W
5
0.2
E
4
0.2
WNW
4
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
6
0.1
S
6
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
10
Energy kJ
2
3
2
15
1
2
2
2
10
5
3
2
1
2
7
5
9
6
1
18
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
13
0.1
SW
7
0.1
S
13
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.2
NNW
5
0.2
NNW
5
0.1
SW
8
0.2
E
6
0.1
SW
8
0.2
W
4
0.2
E
4
0.1
W
9
0.2
S
7
0.1
S
13
0.3
W
10
0.1
S
7
Energy kJ
3
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
1
1
2
4
3
19
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
5
0.2
NNE
2
0.5
NNW
5
0.5
NNW
4
0.5
NNW
4
0.4
ENE
4
0.3
SSE
3
0.8
NNW
4
0.9
NNW
6
0.9
NNW
6
0.9
NNE
4
1.2
NNE
4
1.1
N
6
1
N
6
Energy kJ
7
1
14
7
8
6
2
21
66
66
24
52
104
84
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
7
10
58
257
195
232
399
415
166
210
407
407
10
0
7
12
224
0
231
236
236
Best forecast wave conditions in South Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
8
6
6
7
5
5
4
4
4
5
8
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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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