Church Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.04° N 5.27° W

Church Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Church Cove sea temperature is
19.0° C
1.9° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, W swell with 326 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. 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 1.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Mon 10th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 13th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 13th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a long stretch ahead for Church Cove, and to be honest, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. Most of the time we’re looking at small, weak swell with cross-off breezes, but nothing really firing. The water’s sitting at a touch warmer than normal, about 66°, which is a nice change for this time of year.

The first real chance to get wet comes on Monday the 10th of August. We’re looking at a small 2ft swell from the west-northwest, period is a short 6 seconds, so it’s a bit weak and wonky. Combined energy is only 67, so don’t expect much push. The breeze is light and cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but it’s pretty ordinary. Tuesday and Wednesday are even worse, with winds picking up and the swell dropping off. Thursday the 13th sees a small bump to 4ft from the west with a slightly better 11-second period, and energy jumping to 326, but the wind is a messy cross-off to cross, so it’s not going to be great.

Friday the 14th through to Tuesday the 18th is a real dry spell. The swell sticks around 3ft to 4ft, but the wind is either moderate or fresh, and it’s cross-off or cross-on, so the wave quality is poor. There’s a gap of several days here where you’d be better off doing something else.

Now, there is a glimmer of hope. On Wednesday the 19th, we get a 4ft west swell with a long 11-second period, energy at 302, and the wind is a clean cross-off from the north. That’s surfable, but still not a standout. The real standout, and I mean the only one worth circling on the calendar, is Saturday the 22nd of August. It’s a glassy morning with offshore wind from the northeast, and the afternoon goes completely glassy. The swell is 5ft from the west-southwest, but the period is a short 5 seconds, so it’s a bit of a weak, windswell. Energy is 153. That glassy condition will make it look better than it is, but it’s the cleanest we’ll see.

Then we get a big spike on Sunday the 23rd of August. We’re looking at a 10ft west swell with a 10-second period, and energy is massive at 1691. That’s a lot of power. But the wind is a strong cross-off from the north-northwest, so it’s clean. However, at 10ft, this is expert territory only. The afternoon turns to a fresh cross-shore with lumpy chop, so the morning is your only window. This is a serious, powerful swell, and it’s only for the experienced.

Beyond that, the last week of the forecast is a letdown. Small, weak swell, and the wind is pretty much all cross or cross-on with choppy conditions. The only saving grace is a 15-second long-period swell on Tuesday the 25th of August, but it’s only 2ft and the wind is a fresh cross-onshore, so it’s messy.

So, bottom line: the best bet is the glassy, clean surf on Saturday the 22nd of August. It’s not huge, but it’ll be the most fun for the average surfer. If you’re an expert and want something gnarly, the Sunday morning the 23rd of August is your shot, but it’s a big, powerful wave. Otherwise, it’s a pretty quiet run.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
10
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Period (s)
0.7
WNW
6
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8
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8
0.4
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0.4
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7
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0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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35
51
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18
119
131
144
185
326
284
220
129
215
169
159
159
91
28
26
9
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
15
N
15
NNE
20
ESE
25
ESE
15
E
25
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15
ESE
10
NNE
20
NW
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NW
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NW
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Wind State
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High Tide
3:32PM4.23m
4:03AM4.21m
4:29PM4.57m
4:56AM4.47m
5:19PM4.87m
5:44AM4.68m
6:04PM5.07m
6:27AM4.80m
6:46PM5.14m
7:08AM4.81m
7:27PM5.07m
7:48AM4.72m
8:06PM4.88m
Low Tide
10:26PM0.64m
10:50AM0.55m
11:22PM0.27m
11:41AM0.23m
00:10AM-0.02m
12:27PM0.00m
00:54AM-0.19m
1:09PM-0.10m
1:35AM-0.21m
1:49PM-0.07m
2:14AM-0.09m
2:28PM0.09m
2:52AM0.15m
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Feels °C
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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.

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