Surf Forecasts:
Coffee Bay Beach surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, E swell with 3,524 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period with ENE swell.
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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 19th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coffee Bay Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, it's Rusty. Let's look at what's coming up at Coffee Bay Beach.
We've got a wild 16-day stretch ahead. The big news is a serious pulse of easterly swell, but the wind is going to be a problem for most of it. The first real surf window isn't until Saturday, September 19th, so there's a wait. Before that, it's mostly messy cross-shore winds and poor conditions.
Saturday, September 19th is a standout, but not for everyone. We're looking at a solid 12ft swell from the ESE, with a 10-second period, and the wave energy is absolutely pumping at 2952 (strong to very strong). The morning has light cross-offshore winds, so it's clean, but the swell is too big for this break. This is strictly for experts only. If you're not confident in big, powerful waves, sit this one out.
Sunday, September 20th afternoon is the real gem for the experienced surfer. The swell drops to about 8ft from the E, still a solid 10-second period, and wave energy is a solid 1082 (moderate to strong). The wind swings light cross-offshore from the NNW, making for excellent, clean conditions. This is the best on offer for anyone who can handle it. Crowds are possible, so expect some company.
After that, it gets messy again. Monday the 21st brings strong winds and a jumpy SSW swell, which is no good. The following days are a mix of marginal conditions with cross-shore breezes and smaller swells.
Saturday, September 26th morning is a brief flicker – 5ft from the ENE, a 9-second period, with light cross-offshore winds making it clean. The energy is only 462 (weak to moderate), so it's a small window for a small wave.
Sunday, September 27th morning is another one that looks too big for the spot – 10ft from the ENE with a 9-second period and wave energy of 1854 (strong). The wind is gentle but cross-onshore, so it's not clean, and again, it's for experts only.
The water temperature is running much colder than normal for the time of year at about 64°, so you'll want a decent wetsuit.
Overall, keep your eyes on Sunday the 20th afternoon. That's your best chance for a proper session if you've got the skills. The rest is either blown out, too big, or just not worth the paddle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 120mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | E 11 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 7 | S 7 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 8 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3178 | 2280 | 1020 | 739 | 640 | 450 | 419 | 340 | 290 | 371 | 1208 | 865 | 1480 | 1885 | 2829 | 3378 | 3122 | 1539 | 998 | 580 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:23PM1.69m | 5:34AM1.52m | 5:48PM1.56m | 5:59AM1.41m | 6:12PM1.42m | 6:23AM1.28m | 6:36PM1.27m | 6:48AM1.13m | 7:04PM1.12m | 7:24AM0.98m | 7:58PM0.97m | 12:13PM0.92m | 00:35AM0.99m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:31PM0.13m | 11:35AM0.15m | 11:56PM0.24m | 12:00PM0.28m | 00:22AM0.37m | 12:26PM0.43m | 00:49AM0.51m | 12:53PM0.58m | 1:27AM0.65m | 1:35PM0.74m | 3:45AM0.77m | 6:19PM0.79m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — |
mm | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 10 | 15 | 30 | 14 | 14 | 37 | 10 | — | — | — | 5 | 4 |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 18 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 24 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | E 11 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 8 | E 9 | SSW 11 | ESE 10 | SSW 15 | ESE 11 | SW 12 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | 102 | 2280 | 1020 | 739 | 640 | 450 | 363 | 302 | 290 | 371 | 1055 | 865 | 143 | 1885 | 123 | 3378 | 38 | 1539 | 998 | 580 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SSW 16 | SW 13 | SW 15 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | — | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | — | 85 | 51 | 40 | 18 | 26 | 732 | 54 | 115 | 161 | 321 | 161 | — | 82 | 28 | 92 | 10 | 31 | 61 | 158 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 19 | SSW 10 | — | — | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | SSW 16 | — | — | — | SSW 15 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 14 | 11 | — | — | 86 | 73 | 279 | — | — | — | 97 | — | — | — | 21 | 23 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | SSW 12 | — | — | — | SSW 5 | SSW 7 | S 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 9 | — | ESE 10 | — | E 10 | — | — | SW 4 |
| kJ | 3178 | 199 | — | — | — | 97 | 419 | 340 | 159 | 174 | 1208 | 204 | 1480 | — | 2829 | — | 3122 | — | — | 14 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 129 | 1 | 12 | 259 | 0 | 242 | 638 | 109 | 295 | 242 | 286 | 286 | 450 | 219 | 2 | 638 | 109 | 20 | 0 | 1 |
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