Church Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.04° N 5.27° W

Church Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Church Cove sea temperature is
18.8° C
1.7° 

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 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, SSW swell with 555 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 22nd Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 22nd Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 26th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve got the local scoop for Church Cove. Let’s be straight with you—this stretch of coast is going through a quiet spell. The water’s sitting at about average for the time of year, nothing unusual there. But the surf? It’s a long, flat run with very little to get excited about.

Right now, and through the rest of August, it’s pretty barren. From Friday 21 August through to Monday 31 August, the swell is tiny—mostly below 2 ft with weak energy (mostly under 100, a few days creeping into the low 200s). The winds are a problem too: cross-off, cross-on, and onshore all the way, with moderate to strong breezes kicking up chop. There’s a bit of a bump on Wednesday 26 August when a short-period S/SSW swell hits 5 ft to 6 ft, but it’s wind-affected, lumpy, and stormy-looking with risk of thunderstorms. The energy climbs to 200 to 437, but the quality is poor. That’s not a day for a paddle; it’s more of a kite-surfing setup if you’re into that. The swell gets bigger again on Saturday 29 August, with 8 ft from the west, but the wind is cross-on and choppy, and the waves are short-period—messy for anyone but experts.

Into early September, there’s a gap of a few days with no real surf on offer. Then on Thursday 3 September, a faint pulse of long-period groundswell (15 seconds) from the SSW shows up, but it’s only 1 ft—barely a ripple. The morning is glassy with light air, making it clean, but the energy is weak (82). Still, it’s the best-looking window in the whole outlook. Friday 4 September morning has a similar tiny 1 ft SSW swell with a 14-second period, clean under light ESE winds, and energy at 97. It’s surfable but very ordinary. On Saturday 5 September morning, a 5 ft SW swell with a short 5-second period rolls in with offshore ENE winds at 12 mph, making it clean. The energy is 149—moderate—but the period is too short to hold shape properly. For a beginner, that’s manageable size, but the quality is just ordinary.

Honestly, if you’re desperate for a wave, Thursday 3 September morning is the standout—glassy, clean, and that long-period groundswell is a rare treat here, even if tiny. It’s a point break setup, so that long period will work nicely. But don’t expect much. Crowds are possible at Church Cove, but not on days like this. The rest of the window is a write-off. Forecasts can change, and this spot is inconsistent, so a blank run like this isn’t unusual.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun night, strong winds from the E by Mon night).

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Direction
Period (s)
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W
9
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8
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WSW
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0.3
SSW
15
0.3
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14
0.4
SW
12
0.3
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14
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9
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13
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WNW
10
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9
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6
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SSW
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8
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7
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2.1
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
225
140
69
36
26
42
39
38
38
18
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33
47
41
154
400
370
305
249
384
Wind (km/h)
25
N
25
NNW
10
N
20
E
15
ESE
20
NNE
15
ENE
15
ESE
20
ENE
40
E
45
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45
E
25
SE
30
SSE
15
SE
30
S
35
SSW
20
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20
SSW
30
SSW
45
SW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
11:42AM3.40m
00:25AM3.26m
1:09PM3.29m
1:52AM3.23m
2:28PM3.38m
3:01AM3.38m
3:28PM3.62m
3:53AM3.62m
4:14PM3.91m
4:34AM3.89m
4:52PM4.21m
5:10AM4.15m
5:25PM4.49m
Low Tide
5:31AM1.50m
6:05PM1.62m
6:38AM1.72m
7:29PM1.75m
8:12AM1.74m
9:05PM1.64m
9:33AM1.53m
10:08PM1.35m
10:25AM1.22m
10:53PM1.02m
11:06AM0.90m
11:30PM0.70m
11:42AM0.61m
00:05AM0.42m
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Temp °C
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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.

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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