Church Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.04° N 5.27° W

Church Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Church Cove sea temperature is
19.2° C
2.8° 

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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, WNW swell with 58 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Church Cove this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Church Cove in the next 16 days are 0.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 27th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s on offer at Church Cove over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, I’ve got to be straight with you – this is a tough one. The 16-day window starts with a big, fat gap. For the first six days, from Sunday the 19th right through to the end of Friday the 25th, there’s nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, mostly around 0.7 ft to 1 ft, and the energy is barely registering, with combined swell energy values sitting at just 6 to 30. That’s not surf, that’s a lake. The wind is all over the place too – some glassy moments, sure, but even with clean conditions, there’s just no wave to ride. It’s a dead start.

Things start to show a pulse around Saturday the 26th, but it’s still pretty ordinary. The swell picks up slightly to 2 ft from the WNW, with a period of 6 seconds and combined energy of 44, but it’s got a cross-shore wind and a cross-chop that’ll have you bouncing around. Not good.

The 27th and 28th see a rise in swell, but the wind turns against us. By Monday the 28th, we’re looking at 5 ft to 5 ft swell from the WNW, with periods around 7 seconds and combined energy hitting 245 to 266. That’s moderate energy, but it comes with a fresh cross-onshore wind that’ll chop it all to pieces. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, to be honest.

Now, the best bet in this whole outlook is a bit of a compromise. It falls on Thursday the 30th of July in the morning. The swell is a meagre 2 ft from the west, period 10 seconds, combined energy 93 – only weak energy. But here’s the thing: the wind is offshore from the NNE at 12 mph, blowing clean. The water is about average for the time of year. It’s not a standout by any stretch, but it’s the only period where the conditions are remotely surfable and the wind is actually working for us. The break itself is Church Cove, which is a sheltered little spot, fairly exposed to the SW swell, but it’s inconsistent and crowds are possible sometimes. On a 2 ft west swell with a clean offshore breeze, it might just offer a few fun little waves if you’re patient.

Looking further out, the first week of August sees a little more size – 4 ft to 4 ft from the west on the 2nd and 3rd, with combined energy climbing to 194 and 263, but the wind is cross-offshore and the consistency is still poor. These are promising but less certain calls, and the surf quality remains ordinary. Honestly, don’t hold your breath.

Signing off, Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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0.2
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11
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11
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Energy kJ
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28
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25
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High Tide
9:23PM4.53m
9:49AM4.12m
10:11PM4.21m
10:40AM3.88m
11:04PM3.88m
11:38AM3.66m
00:06AM3.62m
12:43PM3.52m
1:14AM3.47m
1:50PM3.49m
2:20AM3.45m
2:51PM3.57m
3:18AM3.55m
Low Tide
4:08AM0.48m
4:23PM0.72m
4:50AM0.81m
5:08PM1.04m
5:36AM1.12m
5:58PM1.32m
6:29AM1.38m
7:01PM1.53m
7:35AM1.54m
8:19PM1.59m
8:53AM1.54m
9:34PM1.48m
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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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