Surf Forecasts:
Church Cove surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, W swell with 1,428 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Church Cove in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
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 offer for this neck of the woods over the next couple of weeks.
For the next 13 days, pretty much everything is a write-off. We’ve got a long, dry stretch ahead with nothing to get excited about. The surf just isn’t there; it’s going to be a real test of patience. The energy we do see is weak, and when the swell does try to show, the wind is a mess. It’s one of those periods where you might as well leave the board in the car and go do something else.
The one and only standout comes right at the very end of the forecast window. On Friday the 4th of September, early morning, Church Cove is looking like the only chance we get. The swell will be a solid 12ft out of the WSW, with a period of 10 seconds. That’s a proper, powerful groundswell pushing in, with strong wave energy to match (2094). The wind will be cross-offshore from the NW at 15 mph, which is a great sign for clean faces. Now, with a swell that size – over 8ft – this is strictly for experienced surfers only; beginners should stay well clear. It's an inconsistent break here, but when it works, it works. Crowds are something you might have to deal with, as it can get a bit busy. This is a promising one, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.
Before that, you’ll be looking at the 2nd of September for some big, messy energy. We get pulses of 10ft from the WSW with strong energy (2209), but the wind is a cross-onshore mess. That kind of setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The same goes for the 3rd of September with a huge 13ft swell from the WSW, but again, it's accompanied by strong onshore winds. Choppy, blown out, and not worth your time.
So, to sum it up: unless you are an expert and can wait until the 4th of September, the next couple of weeks are a big fat zero at Church Cove.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri night, strong winds from the E by Mon morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Mon night, light winds from the SE by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WSW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 7 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | NW 7 | SW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 53 | 26 | 42 | 39 | 36 | 39 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 55 | 71 | 81 | 86 | 161 | 302 | 1428 | 566 | 176 | 189 | 947 | 432 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:09PM3.29m | 1:52AM3.23m | 2:28PM3.38m | 3:01AM3.38m | 3:28PM3.62m | 3:53AM3.62m | 4:14PM3.91m | 4:34AM3.89m | 4:52PM4.21m | 5:10AM4.15m | 5:25PM4.49m | 5:42AM4.38m | 5:57PM4.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:38AM1.72m | 7:29PM1.75m | 8:12AM1.74m | 9:05PM1.64m | 9:33AM1.53m | 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 | |||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 6 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | E 4 | W 9 | SSW 14 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SSW 13 | SW 9 | W 10 | E 7 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | S 7 | SSW 9 | S 12 | WSW 8 | W 9 | SSW 11 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 53 | 15 | 24 | 39 | 19 | 24 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 55 | 86 | 81 | 52 | 46 | 302 | 302 | 3 | 176 | 189 | 531 | 432 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | WSW 9 | SSW 15 | W 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 9 | WNW 11 | SW 8 | W 10 | SW 8 | E 4 | SW 12 | W 8 | — | E 6 | WNW 8 | S 6 | ESE 8 | E 7 |
| kJ | 6 | 26 | 42 | 14 | 36 | 39 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 35 | 71 | 30 | 2 | 6 | 41 | — | 1 | 113 | 97 | 116 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | WNW 7 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | SW 12 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 8 | E 6 | SW 12 | — | SW 12 | — | — | W 10 | ESE 5 | — | E 7 |
| kJ | 21 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 17 | 17 | 46 | 10 | 6 | — | 6 | — | — | 71 | 40 | — | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 4 | E 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | — | S 3 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | ESE 5 | W 9 | W 8 | SSW 7 | N 4 | NW 7 | W 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 12 | 21 | 64 | 86 | 251 | 544 | 465 | 195 | — | 6 | 86 | 161 | 39 | 1428 | 566 | 121 | 68 | 947 | 246 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 30 | 7 | 23 | 30 | 40 | 195 | 173 | 166 | 225 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 225 | 20 | 44 | 176 | 18 | 172 | 531 | 172 |
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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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