Church Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.04° N 5.27° W

Church Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Church Cove sea temperature is
17.9° 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 10 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, W swell with 125 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s 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 0.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 10th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 10th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 11th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s on offer. I’ll level with you, it’s a tough stretch ahead. We’ve got a long, long gap with nothing worth paddling out for, so don’t be in a hurry.

Right now, the water temperature at Church Cove is a notable 64.2°F, which is 3.8°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a real treat, but it's the only treat for a while. The combined wave energy for the first few days is weak, with readings of 166 and 171 on Friday the 10th, but the call is consistently "poor surf conditions". The swell is small, around 3.3ft from the west, but it’s a short-period 9 seconds windswell, and the wind is a moderate cross-off at 12 mph. It’s clean, but there’s just no juice.

From Saturday the 11th through Sunday the 19th of July, we are looking at a real desert. The swell drops to knee-high or below, with energy readings falling as low as 12. There's a brief moment of glass on the afternoon of the 17th, but with a swell of only 0.7ft from the south-southwest, it’s completely flat. You’d be polishing your board, not riding it.

The first glimmer of hope arrives on Tuesday the 21st of July. In the afternoon, the wind goes glassy with a slight air from the west-northwest at just 3 mph. The swell is a clean 1.6ft from the west at 10 seconds. The energy reading climbs to 96, and the conditions are finally described as "surfable waves but very ordinary". It’s small, but it’s the only game in town.

Then, things get interesting but messy. On Wednesday the 22nd of July morning, the swell jumps to 6.2ft from the west, with a short period of 7 seconds. The energy jumps right up to 353 – that's moderate now. However, the wind is a strong cross-off at 16 mph from the east-southeast. This is going to be a blustery, bumpy mess. It’s too big for beginners and the short period will make it dumpy.

Heading into the second week, on the 23rd and 24th, the swell stays around 4.3ft to 4.6ft with moderate energy (up to 331), but the wind swings onshore from the south-southwest or west-southwest. By Saturday the 25th of July, the swell hits 5.6ft to 5.9ft from the west, with energy soaring to 425 and 512 – strong energy. But it’s paired with a 19 mph onshore wind from the west-southwest and southwest, shredding any chance of a decent wave. With those conditions and a beach setup, honestly, this looks way more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

So, the standout? There isn’t a true gem. If you’re desperate, Tuesday the 21st of July afternoon at Church Cove is your only shot at a glassy, ridable wave. After that, the swell comes up but the wind kills it. A long, frustrating forecast.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the E by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Mon morning, light winds from the NE by Wed night).

Friday
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Saturday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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SSW
19
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19
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WSW
12
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18
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11
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10
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9
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9
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14
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9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
157
120
73
92
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37
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21
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Wind (km/h)
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NE
35
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20
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10
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20
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Wind State
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High Tide
1:34PM3.93m
2:05AM4.03m
2:40PM4.11m
3:09AM4.19m
3:40PM4.37m
4:09AM4.39m
4:36PM4.64m
5:03AM4.57m
5:28PM4.87m
5:54AM4.69m
6:17PM5.03m
6:43AM4.73m
7:05PM5.07m
Low Tide
8:09PM1.08m
8:47AM0.94m
9:25PM0.88m
9:58AM0.74m
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
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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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