Church Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.04° N 5.27° W

Church Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Church Cove sea temperature is
20.0° C
3.2° 

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 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, WNW swell with 534 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 (Jul 28) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Church Cove in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 28th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 28th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 26th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 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 cooking for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s gonna be a rough start. We’re looking at a solid run of poor conditions. For the first week, from Sunday the 26th of July right through to Saturday the 1st of August, the surf is just not happening. It’s all cross-shore chop, onshore wind, and weak, messy waves. Honestly, don’t even bother waxing up. The water temperature is sitting at 68°, which is a whopping 6° warmer than usual for this time of year – feels like a tropical bath, but the waves are a write-off.

We finally get a little window of hope on Sunday the 2nd of August. Church Cove wakes up with a glassy morning. The wind is dead calm, and we’ve got a 4ft swell rolling in from the WSW with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 252. The conditions are clean, but the waves are just “surfable” – nothing to shout about. It’s a tiny hint of life, but it’s fleeting. The afternoon gets ruined by a cross-onshore breeze, so that Sunday morning is your only real shot.

After that, the next week is another grinding stretch of poor quality. Monday through to Saturday is all cross-onshore slop, lumpy wind, or just tiny waves. Then, things get interesting, but it’s a big caveat.

On Friday the 7th of August, a massive pulse of energy hits. We’re talking a 12ft swell from the W with a 10-second period. The combined energy is a whopping 2746 – that’s serious power. But here’s the kicker: the wind is howling onshore at 25 mph. For a beach break like Church Cove, that’s going to be a washing machine. Honestly, this looks more like a kite surfing day than a paddle surfing day. It’s expert-only territory, and even then, it’ll be a battle.

Saturday the 8th of August cleans up a bit. The wind swings offshore from the NNW, but it’s still blowing 22 mph. The swell is still a solid 10ft from the WNW with a 10-second period, and the energy is massive at 2856. It’s clean, but that’s a lot of ocean moving. The period is moderate, so it won’t be too straight, but at 10ft, this is strictly for the big wave crew. If you’re a beginner, stay on the beach.

So, the only true standout? It’s not much, but I’d point you to that glassy Sunday morning on the 2nd of August. It’s the only window of clean, calm conditions, and the swell is manageable. For the rest, it’s either flat, blown out, or way too big. The long-range stuff on the 7th and 8th is promising if you’re an expert, but that wind is a heartbreaker. Keep an eye on it, but don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun morning, calm by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
31
Saturday
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Period (s)
2.3
WNW
8
2.1
WNW
8
1.8
WNW
9
1.5
W
9
1.2
W
10
1
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10
0.9
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9
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WNW
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9
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6
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1.2
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1.1
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7
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8
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7
0.6
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7
0.5
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7
0.4
WSW
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
620
533
505
380
273
192
141
110
80
71
68
50
115
189
131
107
146
64
33
22
39
Wind (km/h)
35
NW
35
NW
25
NW
20
WNW
25
W
5
WNW
10
SSE
10
SE
10
E
20
SE
20
WSW
20
W
20
WNW
25
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25
WNW
20
NW
25
WNW
15
NNW
10
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10
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20
NNE
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High Tide
3:44PM3.73m
4:08AM3.71m
4:31PM3.94m
4:51AM3.89m
5:12PM4.16m
5:30AM4.07m
5:48PM4.37m
6:05AM4.22m
6:22PM4.53m
6:39AM4.34m
6:55PM4.64m
7:11AM4.41m
7:27PM4.70m
Low Tide
10:31PM1.27m
10:49AM1.16m
11:16PM1.02m
11:30AM0.92m
11:55PM0.78m
12:08PM0.69m
00:32AM0.57m
12:43PM0.51m
1:07AM0.41m
1:18PM0.40m
1:41AM0.32m
1:52PM0.35m
2:16AM0.30m
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5:48
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9:13
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Temp °C
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22
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Feels °C
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17
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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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