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church ope cove Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
08:06am

Swell

2ft

12s

Cross-offshore wind

Cross

6mph

7mph

Falling tide

Low

12:47pm

Weather

8°C

9°C

5/4mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 18 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 12s		Cross 5mph 6mph	Flat	7°C
2ft 12s		Cross 5mph 6mph	Flat	7°C
2ft 12s	0-1ft 3s	Cross 6mph 7mph	0-1ft 3s	8°C
2ft 12s	0-1ft 5s	Cross 7mph 8mph	0-1ft 5s	8°C
2ft 12s		Cross 7mph 8mph	Flat	8°C
2ft 11s	0-1ft 5s	Cross 8mph 8mph	0-1ft 5s	8°C
2ft 11s	1ft 8s	Cross 10mph 11mph	1ft 8s	8°C
1-2ft 9s		Cross 8mph 9mph	Flat	8°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	1ft 18s	Cross 5mph 6mph	1ft 18s	7°C
0-2ft 6s	1ft 17s	Cross 7mph 8mph	1ft 17s	8°C
2ft 12s	1-2ft 17s	On 6mph 7mph	1-2ft 17s	8°C

Tommorrow 20 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 14s	1ft 5s	On 14mph 17mph	1ft 5s	10°C
2ft 14s	1ft 7s	On 13mph 16mph	1ft 7s	10°C
1-2ft 10s	2ft 11s	On 10mph 12mph	2ft 11s	10°C 0.08mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 9s	1ft 12s	Cross 10mph 10mph	1ft 12s	9°C
1ft 8s	1ft 12s	Cross 9mph 9mph	1ft 12s	9°C
1ft 11s	1ft 12s	Cross 6mph 7mph	1ft 12s	8°C

Wednesday 22 Jan

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 7s	Cross 17mph 19mph	Flat	8°C 0.09mm/h
2ft 13s	Off 18mph 21mph	Flat	8°C 0.19mm/h
1-2ft 9s	Off 20mph 24mph	Flat	7°C 0.11mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 5s	1-2ft 9s	Off 10mph 12mph	1-2ft 9s	7°C
1ft 5s	1ft 6s	Cross 7mph 9mph	1ft 6s	7°C
1ft 5s	1ft 5s	Cross 4mph 6mph	1ft 5s	7°C

Friday 24 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	1ft 8s	On 21mph 27mph	1ft 8s	9°C 0.39mm/h
0-1ft 15s		Cross 29mph 39mph	Flat	9°C 1.68mm/h
2ft 10s		On 37mph 53mph	Flat	11°C 1.89mm/h

Saturday 25 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 15s	0-1ft 10s	On 31mph 42mph	0-1ft 10s	9°C 0.24mm/h
1-3ft 13s	1ft 13s	On 28mph 39mph	1ft 13s	9°C 0.26mm/h
2-3ft 8s	1ft 12s	On 27mph 37mph	1ft 12s	9°C 0.24mm/h

Sunday 26 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-2ft 5s	1ft 6s	Cross 25mph 34mph	1ft 6s	9°C 0.11mm/h
2ft 12s	1ft 5s	On 23mph 30mph	1ft 5s	9°C 0.11mm/h
2ft 12s		On 21mph 28mph	Flat	9°C 0.16mm/h

Monday 27 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 12s		On 51mph 72mph	Flat	10°C 1.77mm/h
1ft 11s		On 54mph 78mph	Flat	11°C 1.46mm/h
Flat	0-1ft 19s	On 51mph 71mph	0-1ft 19s	10°C 0.59mm/h

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.