Coffee Bay Beach surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 01 May 2026 SAST
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Coffee Bay Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Coffee Bay Beach sea temperature is
23.2° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Coffee Bay Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Coffee Bay Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Coffee Bay Beach in the next 16 days are 2.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 11s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 1st May)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Best Surf11AM (Wed 6th May)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 1st May)7.5ft (2.3m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coffee Bay Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
3
1
3
1
0
2
1
0
2
2
0
1
!
!
4
4
3
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.6
S
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
1.2
S
12
0.7
SSW
12
1.4
E
7
3
SE
10
3
SE
11
2.4
SE
10
1.6
SSE
13
1.2
SSE
18
2.1
SSE
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2351
1773
1004
841
847
589
384
302
191
144
137
205
418
142
171
2013
1978
1226
836
897
2027
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
5
ESE
10
NNW
5
S
10
ESE
10
NW
10
ENE
25
NE
10
N
10
NE
20
NE
15
SW
10
E
10
ESE
25
SW
20
SW
5
SE
10
NW
20
W
10
SSW
10
W
cross
on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
3:40PM1.53m
3:49AM1.65m
4:07PM1.53m
4:16AM1.61m
4:35PM1.51m
4:43AM1.56m
5:03PM1.46m
5:11AM1.48m
5:32PM1.38m
5:40AM1.39m
6:05PM1.30m
6:12AM1.30m
6:46PM1.21m
Low Tide
9:34AM0.11m
9:37PM0.15m
10:00AM0.10m
10:05PM0.16m
10:26AM0.13m
10:33PM0.20m
10:54AM0.18m
11:02PM0.26m
11:23AM0.24m
11:32PM0.35m
11:54AM0.33m
00:05AM0.45m
12:31PM0.42m
00:47AM0.56m
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
heavy rain
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
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6:33
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:37
6:37
6:37
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5:24
5:23
5:23
5:22
5:22
5:21
5:20
2
2
16
12
Temp °C
21
22
19
25
25
21
25
25
22
30
30
24
21
21
21
20
21
18
23
24
21
18
20
19
24
22
22
23
23
22
28
30
20
23
23
22
17
18
16
18
16
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
11
0.9
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
6
0.9
S
6
1.2
S
12
0.7
SSW
12
1.4
E
7
3
SE
10
3
SE
11
2.4
SE
10
1.7
ESE
10
1.6
SSE
13
2.1
SSE
15
Energy kJ
2351
1773
1004
841
847
589
384
302
68
62
57
56
418
142
171
2013
1978
1226
548
786
2027
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
9
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.5
S
16
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
S
15
0.2
E
9
0.9
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.6
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.2
SSE
11
0.3
SE
12
0.8
SSE
7
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.9
S
13
1.6
SSE
13
1.3
ESE
10
1.9
SSW
11
Energy kJ
92
26
15
129
17
17
38
6
191
100
137
205
12
23
54
6
5
280
836
318
792
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ENE
9
0.4
SE
10
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.3
NE
6
0.3
ENE
9
0.2
E
9
0.3
SSW
16
0.6
S
14
0.2
SSE
12
0.6
ENE
6
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
11
0.7
SSW
11
0.3
NE
7
0.1
SW
16
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
SE
20
1.2
SSE
18
0.8
ESE
9
Energy kJ
47
23
15
7
7
6
16
6
47
144
14
33
15
11
130
7
10
23
103
897
113
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
8
0.3
ENE
5
0.2
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
4
1.4
NE
6
0.7
SSW
10
0.8
ENE
8
1.4
ESE
5
0.6
W
4
0.9
WSW
4
1.8
SSW
11
3
SW
10
Energy kJ
51
5
3
9
152
104
67
80
10
21
718
1730
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
34
129
0
0
108
0
182
182
0
12
39
0
24
159
10
34
129
0
0
1
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
5
4
4
4
4
5
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
9
5
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
9
8
6
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Information about the Coffee Bay Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Coffee Bay Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Coffee Bay Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Coffee Bay 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 (Coffee Bay 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 Coffee Bay 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.

CoffeeBayBeach is 51 km (32 miles) from the city of Port Saint Johns. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Saint Johns. Port Saint Johns has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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