Nazare Big Wave Challenge Gets Yellow Alert, Could Run Saturday in Giant Waves
70-foot plus waves predicted for Portuguese big wave tow surfing competition.
Surf Forecasts:
The surf forecast for Coffee Bay Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Coffee Bay Beach in the next 12 days are 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 19) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 17) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 15th Dec) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 15th Dec) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 19th Dec) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coffee Bay Beach over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sat night, calm by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | |||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | SSW | SSW | SSW | ENE | ENE | SSW | SSW | SSW | S | S | S | S | S | S | SSW | SSW | ENE | SSW | SSW | SSW | S | ||
| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 9 | ||
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 447 | 341 | 193 | 163 | 302 | 160 | 307 | 385 | 369 | 354 | 604 | 556 | 418 | 231 | 522 | 499 | 381 | 235 | 349 | 280 | 251 | |||
Wind (km/h) | ENE | SW | ESE | W | SSW | SW | S | S | E | NE | N | SE | S | W | E | ENE | NNE | E | SSE | ESE | E | ||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross | off | on | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | on | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 1:30AM 1.17 | 1:41PM 1.35 | 2:11AM 1.25 | 2:19PM 1.40 | 2:47AM 1.33 | 2:55PM 1.46 | 3:20AM 1.39 | 3:28PM 1.50 | 3:53AM 1.43 | 4:00PM 1.52 | 4:25AM 1.47 | 4:31PM 1.53 | 4:57AM 1.48 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:23PM 0.47 | 7:22AM 0.50 | 8:02PM 0.39 | 8:04AM 0.43 | 8:37PM 0.32 | 8:42AM 0.36 | 9:10PM 0.25 | 9:16AM 0.31 | 9:41PM 0.21 | 9:50AM 0.28 | 10:13PM 0.17 | 10:23AM 0.26 | 10:44PM 0.15 | 10:56AM 0.27 | |||||||||
Mon 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 4:50 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:54 | ||
| Sunset | 7:04 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:06 | - | - | 7:06 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | ||
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 9 | 3 | - | 2 | 6 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | 8 | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 28 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 26 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 21 | ||

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The above surf forecast table for Coffee Bay Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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.

