Surf Forecasts:
Church Cove surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, W swell with 36 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 0.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Church Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on offer for Church Cove over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a pretty flat and quiet picture for the foreseeable future. The surf is tiny, with barely a ripple to get excited about. The water is sitting at 65°F right now, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – you’ll be comfortable in a spring suit, no worries there.
For the first week, from Friday the 17th through to the weekend of the 26th, we’re looking at wave heights of just 0.7ft to 1ft, and that’s if you’re being generous. The combined energy is weak, sitting between 7 and 33 (weak energy). The wind is a bit of a mix, but the swell is simply too small to bother with. It’s a blank run. The break is inconsistent anyway, so a run of poor surf like this is not unusual for the area.
The second week brings a slight uptick in energy, but it’s still not worth paddling out for. From Monday the 27th, the swell bumps up to 2ft to 3ft, and the combined energy climbs into the moderate range, hitting 173 on Tuesday the 28th afternoon. But here’s the kicker – the wind turns nasty. Strong cross-onshore winds, up to 31 mph, will have the surface blown out and messy. The waves will be lumpy and choppy, making it a kite surfer’s day, not a paddle surfer’s. The swell direction is from the west and southwest, but the poor conditions ruin any chance of a good wave.
The only real standout, if you could call it that, is a brief moment on Monday morning the 27th. The wind is cross-onshore and moderate, but the swell is still a paltry 1.0ft. It’s not worth the drive.
There is just no good surf to be had in this 16-day window. The forecasts can change, but for now, it’s a total flat spell. You’re better off waiting for the next system.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 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 |
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 kJ | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 22 | 36 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 7:51PM5.00m | 8:16AM4.56m | 8:37PM4.81m | 9:02AM4.36m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:13PM0.02m | 2:42AM-0.04m | 2:56PM0.17m | 3:25AM0.18m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:15 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 6 | ESE 6 | E 5 | E 5 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 6 | NW 5 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 92 | 20 | 4 | 22 | 36 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 15 | 14 | 21 | 7 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | E 5 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 9 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | E 5 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | ESE 5 | E 4 | — | SW 14 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 5 |
| kJ | 12 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 2 | — | 8 | 14 | 13 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | S 21 | S 12 | NNW 6 | W 12 | W 11 | ESE 4 | W 8 | E 4 | ESE 4 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | — | SW 14 | S 14 | W 8 |
| kJ | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | — | 8 | 4 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 6 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | E 6 | E 6 | NNW 5 | — | — | NNW 6 | — | — | NNW 5 | N 5 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NE 4 | E 4 | — |
| kJ | — | 5 | 3 | 6 | 33 | 40 | 121 | 119 | 8 | — | — | 18 | — | — | 5 | 19 | 20 | 27 | 4 | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 294 | 1808 | 428 | 416 | 611 | 411 | 202 | 10 | 294 | 30 | 401 | 399 | 23 | 23 | 65 | 211 | 611 | 379 | 40 | 601 | 408 |
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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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