
Surf Forecasts:
Church Cove surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, W swell with 192 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. 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 1.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Church Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, grab a coffee, let’s have a proper look at what’s on offer for Church Cove. I’ve got to be straight with you – it’s a pretty bleak stretch ahead. This is one of those times where the ocean just isn’t playing ball, and we’re looking at a long, dry spell.
We’ve got no decent surf at all from now through to early August. It’s a real bummer, but for a spot that breaks inconsistently like Church Cove, a blank run like this isn't unheard of. The swell is tiny, the winds are a mess, and it’s just not worth paddling out for days on end.
The first faint glimmer of something actually surfable shows up on the morning of Friday the 31st of July. We’ll see a small 3ft swell from the WNW with a short, weak 6-second period. The combined energy is a meagre 85, so it’s weak. The wind is a light cross-off from the NNW, which will make the surface clean, but honestly, the wave comment says it all: “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s not a standout, just the first time it’s not a total write-off. That little bump doesn’t last, and we go straight back to poor conditions for the weekend.
Now, if you can wait, things start to get a bit more interesting towards the middle of the second week. Wednesday the 5th of August sees a jump in size, with 4ft waves from the SW. The period is still short at 7 seconds, but we’ve got a moderate offshore wind from the NNE and NE keeping things clean. The combined energy is moderate at 128 to 143. It’s still only rated as very ordinary, but it’s the best we’ve seen.
The real highlight, and the one session to earmark in your diary, is Thursday the 6th of August. The morning is a bit questionable with a 6ft W swell, but the afternoon looks the goods. The same 6ft height holds, with a 7-second period, but the wind swings light offshore from the ENE, and the combined energy jumps to a solid 309. The comment says “expect good surf conditions.” For this stretch, that’s the absolute standout. The water temp is 68°F, which is a whopping 6°F warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s very unusual, so you won't need a thick wetsuit.
After that peak, it gets ugly again. A massive 8ft swell on the 8th of August (Saturday) brings a crazy 1043 combined energy, but it’s accompanied by a howling 22 mph onshore wind from the SSW and a 25 mph cross-onshore the same afternoon. That’s a full-on mess, blown out and dangerous, only for experts if anyone is mad enough. The surf quality is rated as poor, and honestly, that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. It stays windy and lumpy right through to the end of the forecast.
So, it’s a long wait, but if you’re keen, the 6th of August afternoon is your best shot. For the rest, stay patient. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s mostly one to sit on the beach for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 |
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273 | 192 | 141 | 106 | 76 | 73 | 73 | 50 | 121 | 96 | 96 | 53 | 27 | 24 | 31 | 40 | 35 | 35 | 43 | 38 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:31PM3.94m | 4:51AM3.89m | 5:12PM4.16m | 5:30AM4.07m | 5:48PM4.37m | 6:05AM4.22m | 6:22PM4.53m | 6:39AM4.34m | 6:55PM4.64m | 7:11AM4.41m | 7:27PM4.70m | 7:44AM4.43m | 8:01PM4.68m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:16PM1.02m | 11:30AM0.92m | 11:55PM0.78m | 12:08PM0.69m | 00:32AM0.57m | 12:43PM0.51m | 1:07AM0.41m | 1:18PM0.40m | 1:41AM0.32m | 1:52PM0.35m | 2:16AM0.30m | 2:28PM0.38m | 2:52AM0.34m | |||||||
— | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 16 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | S 13 | — | WNW 6 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 |
273 | 192 | 141 | 106 | 76 | 73 | 73 | 50 | 121 | 3 | — | 53 | 27 | 24 | 31 | 40 | 35 | 35 | 43 | 38 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 11 | S 12 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | S 11 | W 8 | W 12 | WSW 11 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 4 |
5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 29 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 | — | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 14 | — | — | — | S 7 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | — | — | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | W 5 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 5 | NW 3 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | NW 4 | NNE 3 | WNW 5 | NNE 3 |
69 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 34 | — | 96 | 96 | — | 21 | 2 | 22 | 16 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 171 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 0 | 12 | 190 | 192 | 192 | 232 | 192 | 0 | 28 | 544 | 18 | 471 | 211 | 10 | 241 | 10 |
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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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