Church Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab a coffee, let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Church Cove over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with ya – it’s a bit of a quiet start. The first real chance of a wave doesn’t show up until Wednesday the 12th, so if you’re itching for a paddle before then, you’re better off doing something else.

Right, so Church Cove is a bit of a fickle one – it’s inconsistent, so when it does come alive, you gotta be ready. The water temp is 67° much warmer than you’d normally expect for the time of year, so you might not even need a thick wetsuit.

The first session worth lookin’ at is Wednesday morning the 12th. The swell pushes up to about 3ft from the WSW with a 10-second period, and the energy is moderate at 164. The wind is light cross-onshore, which isn’t glass, but it’s ridable. It’s not gonna be a classic, but it’s the first sign of life.

Thursday the 13th has a similar vibe – around 3ft from the WSW, a bit more oomph in the water (energy around 181-202), but still cross-onshore winds spoilin’ the surface a touch. Still, if you’re desperate, you’ll find something.

Now, Saturday the 15th is where things start to get a bit more interesting. The swell is 4ft from the west, 8-second period, but the wind is cross-shore from the NW at 16 mph. It’s gonna be lumpy, and combined with a moderate energy of 231, it might be a bit of a wrestling match. Not the cleanest, but it’s punchy.

Into the second week, Sunday the 16th sees the swell touch 6ft from the west. That’s starting to get a bit of size, but the period’s still short at 8 seconds, and it’s cross-onshore, so expect a bit of chop. The energy is solid though, around 351 – you’ll feel it.

The real standout, and the one that’s got my attention, is Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th. Look, on the 19th we see 7ft to 8ft from the west/NW, period around 8 seconds. The energy jumps up to 571-690 – that’s proper strong. But here’s the catch: the wind is onshore from the SW and fresh, and there’s even light rain. This is big, raw, and messy. This is one for the experienced lads only. Over 8ft on the 20th, hitting 8ft, but again, cross-onshore breeze. For a spot that’s inconsistent, this is a big pulse of west swell, but the wind will make it a battle. It’s a true “hold onto your lunch” kinda session.

Honestly, if you’re lookin’ for the pick of the bunch, I’d say the Thursday the 20th morning window could be your best bet if the wind eases. That 8ft from the west with a 9-second period and 873 of energy is a beast – but only if you’re an expert. Beginners, stay well clear.

So, overall, a long wait, then a couple of moderate days, and then a big, gnarly, heavy swell window for the crew who can handle it. Stay safe.

Rusty

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