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church ope cove Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
03:34pm

Swell

1ft

10s

Onshore wind

20mph

30mph

Falling tide

Low

04:07pm

Weather

11°C

9°C

6/5mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 21 Feb

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5-6ft 13s	1-2ft 10s	Cross 23mph 37mph	1-2ft 10s	11°C 0.05mm/h
4ft 14s	2ft 13s	Cross 28mph 43mph	2ft 13s	11°C
3-4ft 11s	1-2ft 9s	Cross 32mph 50mph	1-2ft 9s	11°C
2ft 7s	1ft 8s	Cross 35mph 56mph	1ft 8s	11°C 0.08mm/h
1-2ft 8s	2ft 10s	Cross 29mph 45mph	2ft 10s	11°C 0.88mm/h
1-6ft 11s	1-3ft 13s	On 18mph 27mph	1-3ft 13s	10°C 1.44mm/h
8-9ft 13s	1ft 3s	On 13mph 19mph	1ft 3s	10°C
7-8ft 13s	1-2ft 8s	On 10mph 13mph	1-2ft 8s	10°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3-5ft 14s	1ft 8s	On 15mph 23mph	1ft 8s	10°C
2ft 13s	1ft 8s	On 17mph 24mph	1ft 8s	10°C
2ft 9s	1ft 8s	On 19mph 26mph	1ft 8s	10°C

Tommorrow 23 Feb

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 7s	1ft 12s	Cross 29mph 42mph	1ft 12s	10°C
1ft 8s	1ft 9s	Cross 33mph 47mph	1ft 9s	10°C 0.21mm/h
1ft 10s	1ft 15s	Cross 36mph 50mph	1ft 15s	10°C 0.61mm/h

Monday 24 Feb

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-3ft 18s	1ft 11s	On 19mph 27mph	1ft 11s	10°C
3ft 17s	0-1ft 11s	On 19mph 28mph	0-1ft 11s	10°C
3-4ft 17s	0-2ft 7s	On 20mph 30mph	0-2ft 7s	10°C

Tuesday 25 Feb

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 14s	1ft 8s	Cross 13mph 16mph	1ft 8s	8°C
3-4ft 14s	1ft 8s	Cross 13mph 16mph	1ft 8s	8°C
3ft 14s	1ft 7s	On 12mph 15mph	1ft 7s	9°C 0.1mm/h

Wednesday 26 Feb

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 13s	1-2ft 12s	On 15mph 19mph	1-2ft 12s	9°C 0.12mm/h
1ft 12s	1ft 8s	On 18mph 22mph	1ft 8s	9°C 0.61mm/h
1ft 10s	0-1ft 10s	On 14mph 18mph	0-1ft 10s	8°C 0.82mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	On 13mph 15mph	Flat	8°C
Flat	On 17mph 20mph	Flat	9°C
Flat	Cross 21mph 25mph	Flat	9°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 4s	2ft 6s	On 31mph 41mph	2ft 6s	10°C
1ft 4s	1ft 7s	On 25mph 33mph	1ft 7s	10°C
1ft 4s	1ft 6s	On 23mph 33mph	1ft 6s	10°C

Saturday 01 Mar

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3-8ft 10s	1ft 10s	On 25mph 34mph	1ft 10s	9°C 0.07mm/h
1-2ft 11s		On 25mph 34mph	Flat	9°C 0.14mm/h
2ft 6s	0-1ft 5s	Cross 28mph 37mph	0-1ft 5s	9°C 0.21mm/h

Sunday 02 Mar

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 18s	1-2ft 8s	Cross 31mph 38mph	1-2ft 8s	8°C 0.12mm/h
4ft 18s	1ft 6s	Cross 31mph 39mph	1ft 6s	9°C 0.19mm/h
2-3ft 14s	1-2ft 10s	On 32mph 43mph	1-2ft 10s	9°C 0.74mm/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.