Church Cove Surf Forecast

/ Cornwall (South) (25 surf breaks) /

UK (471 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (50.04° N 5.27° W)

Surf Forecasts:

Church Cove surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 17 Sep 2025 BST

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Church Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's Church Cove sea temperature is 15.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Church Cove this week:

The surf forecast for Church Cove over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 24) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Church Cove in the next 12 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 22) at 7AM.

Wave Type	Time (BST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	4AM (Wed 24th Sep)	1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf	4AM (Wed 24th Sep)	1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Most Powerful	1AM (Thu 18th Sep)	11ft (3.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Church Cove over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Fri night).											Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Sat night, calm by Sun night).
	Wed 17		Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22			Tuesday 23
	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	W	SSW	WNW	WNW	WNW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	W	WSW	W
Period(s) (?)	10	13	12	11	10	10	10	10	9	9	10	9	8	7	13	13	12	12	15	13	12
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	2548	3368	1863	1421	874	772	600	435	283	160	1306	1599	264	43	17	7	6	6	17	57	71
Wind (km/h)	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	S	SSW	S	S	W	WNW	WSW	ENE	E	ENE	NE	NNE	N	NE	ENE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	on	on	on	on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross	cross- on	glass	cross- off	cross- off	off	off	cross- off	off	cross- off
High Tide / height (m)		3:02AM 3.65		3:25PM 3.98	3:55AM 3.92		4:13PM 4.27		4:36AM 4.18	4:52PM 4.52		5:12AM 4.41	5:26PM 4.70		5:45AM 4.58	5:59PM 4.80		6:16AM 4.68	6:31PM 4.81		6:47AM 4.69
Low Tide / height (m)		9:08PM 1.15	9:35AM 1.13		10:10PM 0.84	10:29AM 0.82		10:57PM 0.54	11:12AM 0.54		11:36PM 0.32	11:50AM 0.34		12:11AM 0.18	12:23PM 0.23		12:43AM 0.14	12:55PM 0.20		1:13AM 0.19

	Wed 17		Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22			Tuesday 23
Sunrise	-	-	7:00	-	-	7:01	-	-	7:03	-	-	7:03	-	-	7:05	-	-	7:07	-	-	7:09
Sunset	7:30	-	-	7:29	-	-	7:27	-	-	7:23	-	-	7:22	-	-	7:20	-	-	7:17	-	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	4	9	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	16	17	17	15	12	12	14	14	15	12	13	14	14	13
Feels °C (?)	12	13	13	14	14	15	15	15	14	14	10	6	4	10	7	9	6	8	9	10	10

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Cornwall (South)

Wind Update Wind reports 4 km away suggest it is still onshore at Church Cove (moderate winds from the SSW at Culdrose Airport). A 2.7m local chop from the SW
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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 12 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.