Church Cove surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK

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Church Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Church Cove sea temperature is
10.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Sunday (Apr 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Apr 20) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 19th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 19th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 16th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon morning, strong winds from the S by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu night, light winds from the WNW by Fri night).

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
3
2
0
2
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
W
1.8
W
1.6
WSW
1.3
WSW
0.9
W
1.8
SW
2.3
WSW
3
WSW
3
WSW
4.5
WSW
4
WSW
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
3
WSW
2.4
WSW
2.1
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.6
W
1.2
W
1.1
W
1
W
Period(s) (?)121110899121112161513121211111111101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1236792500207126503153024512466991663223028183522251433979911573290234188
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
20
SSW
25
SSE
25
S
25
SSW
30
S
40
S
35
SW
30
SW
25
SSW
25
SSW
30
SSW
20
SW
10
W
5
WNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
10
NNW
5
NNW
5
SW
10
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
glassoncross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Sunrise6:33--6:31--6:28--6:26--6:24--6:22--6:20--
Sunset-8:09--8:12--8:14--8:15--8:16--8:17--8:20-
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--2---4--------------
Temp. °C101011131213121211111111121211111110111111
Feels °C (?)654988555665999877999
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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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