Church Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.04° N 5.27° W

Church Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Church Cove sea temperature is
18.1°C
1.2° 

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 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, W swell with 1,165 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 25th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 28th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 28th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Church Cove out in the open.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this 16-day window is a tough one. We've got a long stretch of nothing special to kick things off. The first real surf we see is a tiny 0.7ft on Monday the 24th, but it's from the SSW with a long period and a strong easterly wind, so it's a poor session. That sets the tone for a while. We're looking at a solid week of small, messy, and mostly onshore wind-affected surf. There's a bump on the 27th with a 5ft SSW swell, but the wind is straight on and choppy, making it a write-off. Then we get a punchy 10ft westerly swell on the 28th, but it comes with a howling cross-onshore wind that’ll turn it into a washing machine. That's a write-off too. This pattern continues right through the end of August and into the first few days of September. It's a bleak run for paddle surfing.

Now, we do have one standout that looks promising, but it's a long way off. On Saturday the 5th of September, things might finally click. The forecast shows a solid 10ft W swell pushing in with a nice 10-second period. The combined energy is a massive 1897 (strong), and here's the key: the wind is forecast to be light and cross-off from the NNW. That should give us some clean, powerful waves. This is the main event on the cards, but it's over a week away, so keep your expectations in check. The following day, the 6th, the wind swings onshore and messes it up. Then, on Monday the 7th, things get crazy. A massive 15ft to 25ft WSW swell shows up with a 17-second period, but the energy reading is off the charts at 32792. That's way too big for Church Cove. It's a big-wave spot for experts only, and even then, the wind is messy.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a total loss with very poor conditions. The only real chance for a decent session is the weekend of the 5th and 6th of September, with Saturday the 5th looking like the best bet if the wind stays light. Don't hold your breath on the earlier days.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun morning).

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SSW
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0.3
WNW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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25
74
94
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49
31
28
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277
205
317
1165
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250
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123
Wind (km/h)
40
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35
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20
E
5
WNW
10
SSE
15
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35
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SW
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WNW
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High Tide
3:53AM3.62m
4:14PM3.91m
4:34AM3.89m
4:52PM4.21m
5:10AM4.15m
5:25PM4.49m
5:42AM4.38m
5:57PM4.71m
6:13AM4.57m
6:28PM4.87m
6:45AM4.70m
7:00PM4.94m
Low Tide
10:08PM1.35m
10:25AM1.22m
10:53PM1.02m
11:06AM0.90m
11:30PM0.70m
11:42AM0.61m
00:05AM0.42m
12:16PM0.37m
00:39AM0.21m
12:51PM0.20m
1:13AM0.08m
1:26PM0.12m
1:48AM0.06m
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Temp °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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