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Lat Long: 50.04° N 5.27° W

Church Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 21 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Church Cove sea temperature is
15.8°C
1.9° 

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 21 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 27 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 28 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 27,716 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 27 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 16s period with WSW 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 (Oct 27) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Church Cove in the next 16 days are 7.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 8s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 27th Oct)23ft (7.0m) 16s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 27th Oct)23ft (7.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 28th Oct)25ft (7.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu morning, severe gales from the NW by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Sat night, moderate winds from the WSW by Sun night).

Wednesday
21
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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12
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11
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11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
7203
4901
3944
2302
2157
2976
12565
5378
2962
1847
2994
8602
8259
6565
3214
1824
2017
4472
7343
13577
27184
Wind (km/h)
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WSW
35
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SE
70
NW
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55
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65
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High Tide
2:16PM3.58m
2:47AM3.57m
3:02PM3.89m
3:27AM3.91m
3:41PM4.23m
4:03AM4.26m
4:17PM4.55m
4:38AM4.59m
4:53PM4.82m
5:14AM4.86m
5:31PM5.00m
5:51AM5.03m
6:10PM5.06m
Low Tide
7:54AM1.59m
8:38PM1.34m
8:58AM1.32m
9:31PM1.00m
9:49AM0.97m
10:15PM0.65m
10:32AM0.63m
10:56PM0.33m
11:14AM0.32m
11:35PM0.09m
11:55AM0.08m
00:16AM-0.04m
12:36PM-0.05m
00:57AM-0.05m
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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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