Church Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Church Cove.

First up, I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is a bit of a write-off. The wind is mostly howling from the east and south-west, kicking up a real mess, and the swell is either tiny or just messy. We’re looking at a solid 10-day stretch of poor surf conditions, with only a few fleeting moments of something rideable. The wait’s going to be a test of patience.

Things start to get interesting on Sunday, September 6th. That morning, we’ve got a clean 6ft groundswell rolling in from the WSW, with a very long 19-second period. The combined energy is a massive 2747, so there’s some serious power in the water. The wind is a light, glassy cross-offshore from the NNW, which is about as good as it gets. This is for experienced surfers only – the size and power will be too much for beginners. The long period means the sets will be spaced out, making the paddle out a bit easier, but the waves will be jacking up fast. This is the standout session of the whole window.

The energy backs off a bit into the afternoon, but we’ve still got a decent 6ft swell from the WSW, though the period drops to 17 seconds. The wind swings more cross-shore, making it a bit lumpy, but still a solid proposition for the crew who can handle it.

Monday, September 7th is still a good size, with 6ft from the west on a 14-second period, but the wind is onshore and cross-onshore, so it’s not going to be as clean. The energy is still strong, around 1600-1684, but the conditions are going to be a bit choppy and messy.

Looking further out, Tuesday, September 8th morning has a big 10ft west swell on a 12-second period, with a massive 2704 combined energy. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NW, so it’ll be clean. But again, this is expert territory only – that’s a serious 10ft of swell. The period is moderate, so the waves will be a bit more consistent than the 19-second sets.

So, to sum it up: the first week and a half is a bust. The real action kicks off on Sunday, September 6th. The Sunday morning session is the one to circle. It’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but if the forecast holds, that’s the best we’re going to see. Church Cove is an inconsistent spot, so when it lines up like this, it’s worth the wait. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing to write home about.

Rusty.

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