Church Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.04° N 5.27° W

Church Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 14 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Church Cove sea temperature is
19.3° C
2.2° 

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 14 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, W swell with 208 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 (Aug 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Church Cove in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 21st Aug)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 21st Aug)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 18th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight up – Church Cove is a tough beat this forecast period. A lot of the time, the conditions are just ordinary, and the swell is either too small or too messy to get excited about. There’s a long, quiet gap from now until the very end of the month, but the final few days might just offer something for the crew who can handle the big stuff.

Right now, water temp is sitting at 67°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – about 4° above average. That’s a bit of a treat for the skin.

The first sniff of anything surfable doesn’t come until the 26th of August. Wednesday morning there’s a clean 4ft SSW swell with a short period of 7 seconds, and a light offshore breeze from the NE. The energy is moderate (203), but it’s really just a small, weak wave. The score says surfable but very ordinary – not worth paddling out for.

Then on the 27th, Thursday afternoon, we get a pulse of 10ft WSW swell with a 9-second period, but the wind is light onshore from the SSW. The energy jumps to 1284 (strong), but it’s marginal with questionable tide conditions. Not a great call unless you’re desperate.

Now, the standout – and I mean the real standout – comes on the 28th of August, Friday morning. The swell hammers in at 18ft from the west with a long 13-second period. The energy is massive (8669), and we’ve got a strong offshore wind from the NE blowing clean. That’s a proper groundswell, and it’s going to be absolutely pumping. But here’s the catch – it’s too big for most. Only experts should even think about it. The wave comment says it all: "wind and tide favorable, but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break." The direction is west, and the optimum swell direction for Church Cove is SW, so it’s off-angle, but with that size and clean wind, the waves will be lined up and powerful. Expect crowds – it’s a spot that gets busy when it’s on.

Saturday the 29th is still big, with 15ft to 13ft west swell, clean cross-off winds from the north, and energy in the thousands (4797 on Saturday morning). Still only for the brave. The swell eases a bit but remains well overhead.

So, to sum it up: the first week and a half is a write-off. The best on offer is the 28th and 29th of August, but only if you’re an expert. If you’re a beginner, give it a miss. Keep an eye on the forecasts – things can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game for the big stuff.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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155
191
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120
72
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149
132
208
176
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164
157
77
44
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
25
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High Tide
6:46PM5.14m
7:08AM4.81m
7:27PM5.07m
7:48AM4.72m
8:06PM4.88m
8:26AM4.54m
8:45PM4.58m
9:06AM4.28m
9:25PM4.22m
9:47AM3.98m
10:10PM3.84m
10:36AM3.66m
11:06PM3.49m
Low Tide
1:09PM-0.10m
1:35AM-0.21m
1:49PM-0.07m
2:14AM-0.09m
2:28PM0.09m
2:52AM0.15m
3:06PM0.34m
3:28AM0.47m
3:44PM0.66m
4:05AM0.83m
4:23PM1.01m
4:44AM1.18m
5:07PM1.34m
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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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