
Surf Forecasts:
Church Cove surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, WNW swell with 192 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 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 | 7AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Church Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve got to be straight with you – the next 16 days at Church Cove are a real struggle. This spot is inconsistent at the best of times, and this forecast is a long, drawn-out dry spell. We’re looking at a solid two-week gap with nothing worth paddling for, starting from now, Sunday the 19th of July, all the way through to Friday the 31st of July. The water is sitting at a very unusual 67°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s the only good news. The swell is tiny, weak, and the wind is mostly cross or cross-off, but the heights barely reach 1.0 ft most days. The combined energy is a pathetic 4 to 22 (weak energy) – there’s just no power. Even when the wind goes glassy on Monday afternoon the 20th, the swell is only 1.0 ft with a period of 11 seconds, so it’s a flat, clean lake, not surf.
The first faint glimmer comes on Saturday the 25th of July, but it’s poor. The swell bumps up to 3 ft to 3 ft from the WNW, but the period is a short 5 to 6 seconds, and the wind is a fresh cross breeze at 12 to 19 mph, making it lumpy and choppy. Combined energy is still low at 42 to 67 (weak). Not worth it.
A bigger pulse hits on Sunday the 26th of July morning, with a 5 ft swell from the WNW and a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 194 (moderate energy), but the wind is a moderate cross breeze, creating a messy cross-chop. That size is still manageable for most, but the quality is poor. The afternoon drops to 4 ft with cross-on wind, making it choppy. Again, not a good look.
The best chance in the whole outlook, and I mean the only one I’d even consider, is on Saturday the 1st of August. The morning shows a 3 ft swell from the WNW with a period of 10 seconds, and the wind is a light cross breeze. The combined energy is 157 (moderate energy). This is the standout. The swell direction matches the optimum SW guidance reasonably well, and the light wind will keep it reasonably clean. Still, it’s Church Cove, which is inconsistent, so don’t expect a lot. The afternoon gets ruined by a moderate cross-on breeze.
After that, it’s back to tiny, weak surf. The very last morning on Monday the 3rd of August finally shows clean conditions with an offshore wind from the ENE, but the swell is a paltry 2 ft. The wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” with a score of 1. That’s as good as it gets, and it’s barely a whisper.
Bottom line: this is a blank run. The area is prone to these long flat spells, and this is one of them. If you’re desperate, the morning of the 1st of August is your only real shot, but keep your expectations low. For now, forecasts can change, but it’s a tough outlook.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Wed night, calm by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | W 7 | W 12 | 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 | W 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | W 6 |
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4 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 22 | 35 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 33 | 62 | 73 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 9:23PM4.53m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:39PM0.42m | 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 | ||||||||
5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 6 | ESE 4 | NNW 5 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 6 | E 5 | W 8 | NNW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 |
8 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 22 | 35 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 12 | 3 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 11 | NNW 5 | ESE 4 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | E 5 | — | — | SW 14 | W 9 | W 9 | E 4 | W 8 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 12 | S 11 | S 11 |
4 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 2 | — | — | 8 | 14 | 14 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 10 | W 12 | W 9 | ESE 3 | W 8 | E 4 | E 4 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | — | SW 14 | S 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | W 11 | W 10 | — | W 13 |
— | 2 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | — | 8 | 4 | 7 | 7 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 3 | NW 5 | E 4 | — | NNW 6 | — | — | NW 5 | N 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | NE 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 3 | — | NNW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | W 6 |
— | 4 | 6 | 3 | — | 17 | — | — | 7 | 14 | 13 | 24 | 3 | 20 | 3 | — | 4 | 4 | 33 | 62 | 73 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 312 | 408 | 30 | 30 | 98 | 30 | 30 | 379 | 411 | 638 | 202 | 548 | 584 | 530 | 720 | 714 | 726 | 962 | 190 | 261 |
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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.
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