Church Cove surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 29 Jan 2026 GMT
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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
10.3° 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 Friday (Jan 30) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7.5m and 18s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Church Cove in the next 12 days are 7.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 30) at 9AM. 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 6s period and expected on Monday (Feb 02) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 30th Jan)25ft (7.5m) 18s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 30th Jan)25ft (7.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 9AM (Fri 30th Jan)25ft (7.5m) 18s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu night, min 7°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu night, light winds from the E by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun night, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Mon morning, calm by Wed afternoon).

Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thu
05
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Rating
(10 max)
0
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0
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0
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3
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1
0
0
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0
0
2
4
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
SW
7.5
SW
6.5
WSW
5.5
WSW
5
WSW
5
WSW
4
WSW
3
WSW
3.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
1.9
WSW
2.2
WSW
4
WSW
4.5
WSW
4
WSW
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.2
WSW
2.4
WSW
1.3
WSW
Period(s) (?)121817161616151413161515131616151513121021
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)226834840248201503011987128087427393735427452275915761778816110526753336992182129411461586
Wind
(km/h)
25
SW
20
S
35
NNW
30
WNW
15
WNW
25
WSW
20
SW
20
E
15
NE
35
ESE
45
SE
45
SE
35
WNW
20
SW
30
S
30
SSW
20
S
0
SSW
15
S
40
SE
25
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:02AM
4.02
2:36PM
4.03
3:04AM
4.31
3:34PM
4.27
3:58AM
4.61
4:24PM
4.49
4:45AM
4.86
5:09PM
4.64
5:29AM
5.01
5:51PM
4.72
6:09AM
5.04
6:30PM
4.69
6:48AM
4.95
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:57AM
0.89
9:26PM
0.78
9:59AM
0.53
10:21PM
0.46
10:51AM
0.21
11:08PM
0.19
11:36AM
-0.02
11:51PM
0.03
12:18PM
-0.12
12:31AM
-0.02
12:57PM
-0.09
1:09AM
0.05
1:34PM
0.06
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thu
05
Sunrise-7:58--7:56--7:54--7:54--7:52--7:50--7:48-
Sunset--5:09--5:12--5:14--5:15--5:16--5:19--5:21
rain showers
light rain
light rain
cloud
clear
part cloud
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
part cloud
thunderstorm
mod rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
325---6--13313-263-4174
Temp. °C1097910101010101110101010109101091111
Feels °C (?)54-1255577311144279666
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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.

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