
Surf Forecasts:
Church Cove surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, W swell with 2,124 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Church Cove in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Church Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Church Cove over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a bit of a slow burner, but there’s a couple of windows where it’ll come good.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a rough start. The first few days are a write-off. Thursday the 3rd is all cross-onshore winds and a messy, weak 5ft swell from the WSW with a short period of 8 seconds – the energy is weak (330). It’s poor, and I wouldn’t even bother paddling out. Friday the 4th isn’t much better; the swell bumps up a bit, but the wind is still chewing it up. This is a tough stretch.
Then, finally, a glimmer. Saturday morning, the 5th. This is the standout. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, and the ocean cleans right up. We’ve got a 6ft groundswell rolling in from the west with a nice long period of 12 seconds. The energy is solid (804). That’s a proper wave, and with the surface like a mirror, Church Cove will be offering some really clean, lined-up rides. It’s inconsistent here, so be patient, but when a set comes through, it’ll be worth it. The water is sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so a light spring suit is all you’ll need.
The afternoon on Saturday the 5th gets a bit bumpy again, and Sunday the 6th drops right off in size, so don’t expect much after that morning session.
Looking ahead, the swell builds again for Monday the 7th with a 8ft, long-period (12 seconds) west swell, and the energy is massive (1817). That’s a lot of water moving. But the wind is a cross-shore breeze, and the conditions are marginal. At this size, over 8ft, it’s really only for the experts anyway, and the wind is making it lumpy. It’s a watch-and-see, not a go-day.
The next real highlight lands on Monday the 14th of September. After a week of mostly onshore junk, the wind finally swings around to a light cross-offshore from the NNE. We get a clean 5ft west swell with a 10-second period. The energy is moderate (428), and the surface will be clean. Tuesday the 15th is even better with glassy conditions in the morning, picking up a 4ft west swell that’s clean all day. These two days are your second-best bet. It’s not going to be huge, but it’ll be fun and clean, perfect for a longboard or a fish.
The rest of the second week is mostly small and messy, with a few clean moments on Wednesday the 16th morning, but nothing that will make you cancel your plans. The long-range forecast for the 18th shows some strong wind, so we’ll be back to choppy conditions.
So, to sum it up: Saturday the 5th morning is the real gem of the outlook – get on it. Then pencil in Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th for some clean, smaller waves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu night, calm by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 16 | W 13 | WSW 12 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 |
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316 | 480 | 773 | 635 | 716 | 800 | 546 | 234 | 106 | 74 | 71 | 2124 | 1513 | 1403 | 1184 | 1065 | 815 | 516 | 387 | 540 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:40PM4.21m | 10:08AM4.04m | 10:41PM3.85m | 11:20AM3.76m | 00:07AM3.59m | 12:55PM3.67m | 1:45AM3.60m | 2:23PM3.87m | 3:02AM3.84m | 3:28PM4.21m | 3:59AM4.16m | 4:20PM4.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:06PM0.73m | 4:32AM0.90m | 5:02PM1.02m | 5:34AM1.19m | 6:15PM1.25m | 6:56AM1.35m | 7:48PM1.26m | 8:27AM1.25m | 9:14PM1.00m | 9:42AM0.94m | 10:17PM0.61m | 10:38AM0.56m | 11:08PM0.24m | |||||||
— | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | |
8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 17 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 13 | WSW 12 | — | W 9 | SW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | W 8 | W 14 |
45 | 22 | 773 | 635 | 716 | 800 | 546 | 234 | 106 | 74 | 71 | 2124 | 1513 | — | 1184 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 387 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | — | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SE 4 | SW 16 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | S 10 | — |
2 | — | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 67 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 12 | ESE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 2 | SE 4 | — | WSW 4 | — | — | W 10 | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 8 | — | WSW 8 |
316 | 480 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 31 | — | 35 | — | — | 1403 | — | 1065 | 815 | 516 | — | 540 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 189 | 201 | 108 | 192 | 108 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 90 | 25 | 22 | 185 | 190 | 244 | 531 | 192 | 201 | 201 | 44 | 275 |
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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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