Surf Forecasts:
Church Cove surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, W swell with 475 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 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Church Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, Rusty here. Let’s talk Church Cove.
Honest truth – the first week is a total loss. From Monday 20 July through Saturday 25 July, there’s barely a ripple. Swell heights max out at 1 feet, periods between 8 and 11 seconds, and combined energy is pitiful (16 to 103). Nothing worth paddling out for. That’s a solid five days of flatness.
Then Sunday 26 July hits with a bang. Swell jumps to 7 feet from the WNW, short period of 7 seconds, and combined energy rockets to 477 – that’s strong energy. Winds are cross-off from the NNW at 19 mph, so it’ll be clean. But 7 feet with that short period is expert-only water. Too big and gnarly for beginners, and this spot is inconsistent, so don’t expect waves on every set. If you’re a pro and want a raw, clean wall, this is your moment.
Monday 27 July morning backs down to 4 feet from the WNW, still clean with a light cross-off breeze. Combined energy at 208 – moderate. Surfable, but just ordinary. A bit of a comedown after Sunday’s punch.
The real standout is Thursday 30 July morning. Swell 4 feet from the WNW, period 9 seconds, combined energy 387 – strong. Winds cross-off from the NNW at 12 mph, keeping it clean. It’s inconsistent and rarely breaks, but this is the best bet of the whole outlook. Crowds sometimes roll through, so expect a few others in the water. With that clean cross-off and solid energy, it’s the one to mark on your calendar.
After that, August starts weak. Swell drops to 3-5 feet, winds turn cross-on or onshore, quality tanks. Tuesday 4 August morning offers 4 feet from the west with a cross-off breeze again, but combined energy is just 127 – weak. Hardly worth the effort.
Water temp is about average for this time of year. Nothing special. Overall, Church Cove is inconsistent and rarely breaks, so a long flat spell like this isn’t unusual. Forecasts can shift, so keep your hopes alive. Best calls: Sunday 26 July for the brave, and Thursday 30 July morning for a clean, solid session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 |
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 kJ | 10 | 22 | 35 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 64 | 95 | 239 | 475 | 388 | 302 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 3:44PM3.73m | ||||||||
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 | 9:59AM1.39m | 10:31PM1.27m | |||||||
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 | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:13 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | E 4 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 16 | S 12 |
| kJ | 2 | 4 | 35 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 8 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | E 5 | — | — | SW 14 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 13 | W 10 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | — | — | S 12 |
| kJ | 10 | 22 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 2 | — | — | 8 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | — | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | NNW 5 | — | E 4 | E 4 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | — | S 14 | E 3 | — | — | — | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 |
| kJ | 6 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | — | NNW 5 | — | — | NNW 5 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NE 3 | — | NNW 3 | N 3 | NW 2 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 |
| kJ | 3 | — | 16 | — | — | 11 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 64 | 95 | 239 | 475 | 388 | 302 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 428 | 202 | 40 | 10 | 379 | 411 | 202 | 51 | 23 | 30 | 526 | 1434 | 1533 | 1628 | 911 | 407 | 176 | 68 | 176 | 12 |
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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).
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