
Surf Forecasts:
Coastguard Beach surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, E swell with 165 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Coastguard Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Coastguard Beach in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coastguard Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this is a tough stretch for the local line-up. The whole 16-day window is pretty much a write-off. We’ve got a solid two weeks of nothing but poor surf conditions on the cards, so don’t be holding your breath for any kind of swell window.
The only spot on the radar is Coastguard Beach, a beginner-friendly, consistent break that’s exposed to the open ocean. It’s a consistent spot, which is about the only flicker of hope here. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so nothing to write home about in the wetsuit department.
Looking at the outlook, the first few days are a complete mess. Sunday the 26th of July is a no-go with cross-onshore winds and a weak, short-period ESE swell around 4 ft. The combined energy is weak (176), and it’s just choppy. Monday and Tuesday aren’t any better – tiny waves and cross-shore chop. By Wednesday the 29th of July, we get a bit more height, hitting 5 ft, but the period is a shocking 4 to 5 seconds and the wind is onshore, making it a total washout. The energy is moderate (146) but useless.
Thursday the 30th of July has a fresh breeze and a lumpy 4 ft swell, but the wind is cross-onshore again. The energy is moderate (121) but the quality is poor. Friday the 31st of July through to the 2nd of August sees a drop in size – tiny 1 ft to 2 ft waves – and while the wind goes cross-offshore, the swell is just too weak. The energy is well under 100, meaning almost nothing to ride. The pattern of tiny, poorly-timed surf continues through the first week of August.
The only real pulse of note comes on Wednesday the 5th of August. The afternoon sees a bump in swell to 5 ft from the S with a 6-second period. The combined energy hits moderate levels (137) and the wind is cross-offshore, keeping it clean. But the period is short, so it’ll be a bit weak and wobbly. It’s a fleeting moment, and honestly, for a beginner spot, 5 ft is on the upper edge of their comfort zone, but the wind is good.
The second week is more of the same – tiny, clean but tiny. The 7th of August has a 2 ft swell with a fresh breeze, and the 8th of August has a 1 ft swell with a light offshore wind. The energy is negligible. It’s essentially a flat spell.
So, what’s the best on offer? There’s no standout. If you’re desperate, the Wednesday the 5th of August afternoon at Coastguard Beach is the least bad option. The 5 ft S swell with cross-offshore wind will produce the cleanest waves of the whole period, but the short period means it’ll be a bit fat and gutless. The crowd profile is “sometimes”, so you might have a few heads out, but given the conditions, it’ll be quiet.
For the rest of it, with the poor surf quality and strong winds, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. It’s a long blank run, but for this area, it’s not unusual. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but for now, I’d be doing something else with your time.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 53mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Tue night, near gales from the N by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | SE 8 | E 6 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 4 | E 4 | E 5 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
113 | 118 | 113 | 25 | 45 | 19 | 17 | 37 | 37 | 15 | 27 | 113 | 165 | 87 | 71 | 69 | 32 | 20 | 18 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:19PM2.62m | 10:04AM2.29m | 10:06PM2.68m | 10:48AM2.35m | 10:51PM2.75m | 11:30AM2.43m | 11:33PM2.81m | 12:10PM2.50m | 00:14AM2.84m | 12:48PM2.57m | 00:54AM2.84m | 1:26PM2.62m | 1:33AM2.81m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:53AM0.66m | 3:51PM0.92m | 4:39AM0.59m | 4:37PM0.86m | 5:21AM0.52m | 5:20PM0.79m | 6:01AM0.47m | 6:02PM0.72m | 6:39AM0.43m | 6:43PM0.67m | 7:16AM0.43m | 7:24PM0.63m | |||||||
— | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | |
8:05 | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 |
113 | 118 | 113 | 25 | 30 | 19 | 12 | 26 | 16 | 9 | 1 | 33 | 64 | 24 | 30 | 39 | 20 | 20 | 13 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 5 | — | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | E 9 | SW 6 | — | S 8 | ESE 10 | S 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
1 | 1 | — | 14 | 45 | 6 | 17 | 37 | 37 | 1 | 1 | — | 40 | 10 | 39 | 65 | 32 | 20 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | — | — | — | S 6 | E 10 | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | SE 11 | ESE 10 | — | SE 11 | — |
4 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 58 | 69 | — | 5 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SE 4 | E 4 | E 5 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | SW 3 |
43 | 57 | 41 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 15 | 27 | 113 | 165 | 87 | 71 | — | — | — | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 129 | 139 | 139 | 129 | 139 | 491 | 10 | 69 | 1920 | 496 | 337 | 463 | 441 | 66 | 255 | 99 | 99 | 66 | 119 |
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Information about the Coastguard Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Coastguard Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Coastguard Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Coastguard Beach 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 (Coastguard Beach) 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 Coastguard Beach 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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