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church ope cove Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
02:19am

Swell

1ft

Cross-onshore wind

Cross

4mph

Falling tide

Low

03:19am

Weather

11°C

10°C

5/4mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 21 Apr

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 4s	1ft 7s	Cross 4mph 4mph	1ft 7s	11°C
1ft 4s	1ft 7s	Cross 6mph 7mph	1ft 7s	11°C
1ft 4s	1ft 7s	Off 10mph 12mph	1ft 7s	10°C 0.07mm/h
1ft 6s	0-1ft 6s	Cross 9mph 11mph	0-1ft 6s	10°C 0.07mm/h
0-1ft 8s		On 11mph 13mph	Flat	11°C 0.08mm/h
0-1ft 9s		Cross 14mph 20mph	Flat	12°C
0-1ft 9s		Cross 15mph 21mph	Flat	11°C
0-1ft 5s		Cross 14mph 19mph	Flat	10°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 10s		On 10mph 13mph	Flat	10°C
1ft 10s	0-1ft 9s	On 13mph 17mph	0-1ft 9s	11°C
1ft 10s	0-1ft 7s	Cross 15mph 20mph	0-1ft 7s	11°C

Tommorrow 23 Apr

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-4ft 6s	1ft 7s	Cross 14mph 19mph	1ft 7s	11°C 0.14mm/h
4ft 7s	0-1ft 4s	Cross 10mph 13mph	0-1ft 4s	12°C
3-4ft 8s		Cross 10mph 12mph	Flat	12°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 7s		Cross 5mph 5mph	Flat	10°C
1-2ft 7s		On 4mph 4mph	Flat	11°C
1ft 7s	0-1ft 13s	On 3mph 3mph	0-1ft 13s	11°C

Friday 25 Apr

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 14s	1ft 7s	Cross 13mph 16mph	1ft 7s	10°C
1ft 13s	1ft 8s	Cross 12mph 14mph	1ft 8s	11°C
1ft 13s	0-1ft 6s	Cross 12mph 14mph	0-1ft 6s	11°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 12s	Off 10mph 10mph	Flat	9°C
0-1ft 8s	Cross 10mph 11mph	Flat	11°C 0.23mm/h
1ft 10s	Cross 13mph 19mph	Flat	13°C 0.2mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 6s	1ft 11s	Cross 12mph 16mph	1ft 11s	12°C
1ft 6s	1ft 11s	Cross 12mph 15mph	1ft 11s	13°C
1ft 7s	1ft 11s	Cross 11mph 14mph	1ft 11s	13°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 5s	0-1ft 6s	Cross 7mph 8mph	0-1ft 6s	12°C
1ft 4s	1ft 7s	Cross 5mph 5mph	1ft 7s	12°C
1ft 5s	1ft 7s	Cross 4mph 4mph	1ft 7s	13°C

Tuesday 29 Apr

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 12s	0-1ft 4s	Cross 14mph 19mph	0-1ft 4s	11°C
1ft 10s	0-1ft 6s	Cross 10mph 12mph	0-1ft 6s	12°C
1ft 6s	0-1ft 9s	Cross 5mph 6mph	0-1ft 9s	12°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 5s	1ft 10s	Off 6mph 6mph	1ft 10s	13°C
1ft 5s	1ft 9s	Off 7mph 8mph	1ft 9s	13°C
1ft 8s	0-1ft 5s	Cross 9mph 11mph	0-1ft 5s	12°C

Historical data

Location guide

Church Ope Cove, nestled on the Isle of Portland in the United Kingdom, tends to have modest surfing conditions. Due to its geographical placement, this area serves as more of a sheltered beach than a consistent surf spot. This unique location's main feature is the relatively calm water, primarily driven by the fact that it is shielded by towering cliffs on three sides. The water here is therefore usually tranquil, offering gentle, low-intensity waves, making it more suitable for beginners or those who prefer a relaxed surfing session. Be aware that the surf quality can be impacted by tidal movements. During high tide, the water reaches right up to the pebble beach, and the waves may be too close to the shore for effective surfing. However, during low tide, the surf opens up and allows for more surfing space. Due to the smaller size and lower power of the waves here, it's a place more often frequented for its beauty and serenity rather than its surf. Swells and wind direction play crucial roles in creating potentially rideable waves. Predominantly, these factors don't align favourably for surfing in this region, although on rare occasions, the right combination of conditions can give rise to unexpected surfing opportunities. Lastly, it's important to highlight that Church Ope Cove is not just about surfing. It's a place offering a peaceful retreat with nature and wildlife, trekking opportunities along the coastal path, as well as some fascinating history including Rufus Castle and pirate lore. So, even if the surfing conditions aren't always world-class, there are plenty of other intriguing aspects of visiting Church Ope Cove that make it incredibly rewarding.