
Surf Forecasts:
Church surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 777 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Church this week:
The surf forecast for Church over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Church in the next 16 days are 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Church over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s cookin’ this week and beyond.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next few days are a bit of a struggle. We’ve got a solid, long-period groundswell rollin’ in from the SSW, with period hangin’ around 16 to 18 seconds, so there’s plenty of energy in the water (moderate wave energy around 499 to 883). The issue is the wind. We’re lookin’ at a persistent cross-onshore breeze swingin’ from WSW to W, and that’s messin’ with the surface. It’s choppy, it’s bumpy, and for an advanced spot like Church, it’s just not lettin’ the waves line up properly. Water temp is sittin’ at 68°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – not a bad thing for a session, but it’s the wind that’s the killer.
The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Saturday the 11th in the afternoon. The wind drops right out – we’re talkin’ glassy conditions, calm as a millpond. Swell is still a modest 3 ft from the SSW with a 15-second period, and the combined energy is moderate at 408. For Church, a beach and point setup, that long period can be a bit straight on the beach sections, but the point should handle it beautifully. This is your window for a clean, mellow session. It won’t be massive, but it’ll be quality. Crowds? Expect a few – this spot gets busy, and with conditions like that, the regulars will be out.
The rest of the week after that drops back into the doldrums. Monday the 13th through to Thursday the 17th is a write-off. Swell drops right down to 1 ft to 2 ft, energy fades into the low hundreds, and the cross-onshore wind is back. Honestly, it’s not worth paddlin’ out unless you’re desperate for a float.
Then we get a bit of a tease toward the end of the run. Saturday the 18th, early – we see a bit of a pulse pick up, 3 ft from the SW with 17-second period, moderate energy at 510, and a light onshore breeze at 5 km/h. It’s still marginal, but the tide might help. The real standout though? Monday the 20th. Swell builds to 4 ft in the morning, touchin’ 5 ft by the afternoon, both from the SSW, with period around 14 to 15 seconds. Combined energy climbs to 921 – that’s solid moderate energy, knockin’ on the door of strong. Wind is light – 10 km/h from the W, just a light cross-onshore, so the surface should be workable. This is your best bet of the whole outlook. Keep in mind that 5 ft with that period is gonna have some push; it’s a bit much for beginners, but for the advanced crew at Church – a consistent, exposed point – this could be a proper session. Crowds will be there, but when the swell’s this clean and consistent, it’s worth the company.
So, if you’re askin’ me: Saturday 11th afternoon for the glassy, easy waves, and Monday 20th for the size and power. The rest is a bit of a battle with the wind. Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
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390 | 273 | 550 | 326 | 326 | 485 | 777 | 603 | 491 | 667 | 651 | 627 | 505 | 481 | 481 | 362 | 339 | 405 | 344 | 367 | 281 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 1:56PM1.23m | 00:49AM1.23m | 2:39PM1.32m | 2:04AM1.04m | 3:27PM1.42m | 3:52AM0.90m | 4:19PM1.54m | 5:43AM0.87m | 5:13PM1.68m | 7:10AM0.93m | 6:07PM1.82m | 8:12AM1.02m | 7:01PM1.95m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:27PM0.72m | 7:47AM0.23m | 8:54PM0.66m | 8:25AM0.37m | 10:29PM0.51m | 9:13AM0.51m | 11:52PM0.29m | 10:15AM0.62m | 00:56AM0.05m | 11:25AM0.69m | 1:49AM-0.16m | 12:32PM0.69m | 2:38AM-0.33m | ||||||||
5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
— | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 20 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | W 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
390 | 273 | 550 | 326 | 326 | 392 | 777 | 603 | 102 | 667 | 651 | 627 | 505 | 481 | 481 | 362 | 339 | 405 | 344 | 367 | 281 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 4 | W 6 | SSW 20 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 18 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | S 17 |
98 | 99 | 10 | 15 | 259 | 63 | 60 | 60 | 491 | 110 | 63 | 92 | 94 | 136 | 68 | 54 | 27 | 21 | 12 | 11 | 153 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 12 | SSW 20 | SW 7 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | S 19 | — | — | S 9 | S 10 | — | S 10 | WNW 10 | — | S 19 | S 19 | W 6 |
8 | 54 | 181 | 180 | 47 | 485 | 2 | 220 | 140 | 118 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 10 | — | 66 | 30 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 4 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | 5 | — | — | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 85 | 85 | 0 | 85 | 85 | 0 | 85 | 85 | 19 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 65 | 27 | 84 | 90 | 27 | 84 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Church Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Church provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Church can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Church 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) 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 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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