church ope cove Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
11:31am

Swell

Flat

Onshore wind

On

25mph

31mph

Falling tide

Low

02:06pm

Weather

14°C

15°C

4/3mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

10 day surf forecast

Today 28 Oct

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	0-1ft 4s		On 26mph 30mph	Flat	14°C
	1-2ft 5s		On 27mph 31mph	Flat	14°C
	Flat		On 26mph 31mph	Flat	14°C
	Flat		On 25mph 32mph	Flat	14°C
	0-1ft 3s		On 26mph 31mph	Flat	14°C 0.11mm/h
	1ft 3s		Cross 25mph 30mph	Flat	14°C 0.26mm/h
	1ft 3s	1ft 5s	Cross 21mph 26mph	1ft 5s	14°C 0.14mm/h
	1ft 2s	0-1ft 5s	On 22mph 27mph	0-1ft 5s	14°C

Today 29 Oct

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	3ft 6s	1ft 9s	Cross 14mph 17mph	1ft 9s	12°C 0.33mm/h
	1-3ft 5s		Cross 13mph 16mph	Flat	12°C 0.37mm/h
	0-1ft 4s		Cross 16mph 19mph	Flat	13°C 0.27mm/h

Tommorrow 30 Oct

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	Flat		Cross 25mph 29mph	Flat	13°C
	0-1ft 4s		Cross 30mph 38mph	Flat	14°C 0.32mm/h
	1-3ft 6s	0-1ft 5s	Cross 37mph 47mph	0-1ft 5s	14°C 1.03mm/h

Friday 31 Oct

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	0-2ft 5s	1ft 8s	Cross 32mph 40mph	1ft 8s	14°C 0.27mm/h
	2-3ft 8s	1ft 10s	On 29mph 37mph	1ft 10s	14°C 0.23mm/h
	1-2ft 4s	1ft 9s	On 23mph 31mph	1ft 9s	15°C 0.06mm/h

Saturday 01 Nov

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	2ft 7s	2-3ft 5s	Cross 35mph 44mph	2-3ft 5s	13°C 0.28mm/h
	1ft 7s	3ft 6s	Cross 37mph 47mph	3ft 6s	13°C 0.15mm/h
	1-2ft 8s	2ft 6s	Cross 35mph 43mph	2ft 6s	13°C

Sunday 02 Nov

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	2-4ft 8s		Cross 30mph 35mph	Flat	12°C 0.13mm/h
	1-2ft 6s		Cross 31mph 37mph	Flat	12°C 0.14mm/h
	3ft 7s		Cross 30mph 35mph	Flat	12°C 0.14mm/h

Monday 03 Nov

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1ft 8s	1ft 17s	On 19mph 23mph	1ft 17s	14°C
	0-1ft 11s	0-1ft 14s	On 18mph 24mph	0-1ft 14s	14°C
	0-1ft 16s	0-1ft 11s	On 21mph 28mph	0-1ft 11s	15°C

Tuesday 04 Nov

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	0-2ft 19s	1-2ft 7s	Cross 27mph 35mph	1-2ft 7s	14°C
	2-4ft 14s		Cross 25mph 32mph	Flat	14°C 0.05mm/h
	5ft 11s	0-1ft 19s	Cross 21mph 27mph	0-1ft 19s	14°C 0.16mm/h

Wednesday 05 Nov

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	2ft 14s	1ft 5s	On 16mph 19mph	1ft 5s	13°C
	2-3ft 13s	1ft 5s	On 18mph 20mph	1ft 5s	14°C
	3ft 14s	1ft 5s	On 18mph 20mph	1ft 5s	14°C

Thursday 06 Nov

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1ft 7s	1ft 11s	Cross 28mph 37mph	1ft 11s	14°C 0.15mm/h
	1ft 6s	1ft 11s	Cross 35mph 46mph	1ft 11s	14°C 0.59mm/h
	1ft 8s	1-2ft 8s	Cross 40mph 55mph	1-2ft 8s	14°C 1.33mm/h

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.

Last updated: 28/10/25 12:00am

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