
Surf Forecasts:
Coffee Bay Point surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, ENE swell with 1,343 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Coffee Bay Point this week:
The surf forecast for Coffee Bay Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Coffee Bay Point in the next 16 days are 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coffee Bay Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here, giving you the lowdown on the surf at Coffee Bay Point for the next couple of weeks.
First up, we’ve got a bit of a dry spell to get through. The first real bit of action doesn’t turn up until Monday the 10th of August. Monday afternoon, there’s a solid 7ft swell coming in from the SSE, with a period of 8 seconds. The wind is a light cross-off from the SSW, so the face should be smooth. It’s a short period, but the point handles it. The water is a warm 71°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year.
From Tuesday the 11th all the way through to Monday the 18th of August, the wind is a real pain – mostly onshore or cross-onshore, churning things up. You get a big pulse of energy on Saturday the 15th with 8ft from the ENE, but that moderate cross-onshore breeze ruins the party. The surf quality notes aren’t giving it the thumbs up, so I wouldn’t bother.
Now, let’s talk about the reason you’re still reading. Circle Saturday morning, the 22nd of August on your calendar. This is the one. We’ve got a massive 13ft swell from the ESE, with a lovely long 12-second period. The energy is off the charts, real heavy stuff. But the kicker? The wind is forecast to be glassy, absolute flat calm. It’s going to be perfect out there. That size is strictly expert territory – 13ft is serious water. The long period means it’s proper groundswell, and a point break like this will handle it like a dream. The afternoon is still good with a 12ft cross-off, but that glassy morning session is the absolute gem.
Sunday the 23rd is still fun with 7ft from the ESE and a fresh cross-off wind, but it’s a step down. After that, the onshores come back and the window shuts. The tail end of the month is just small, messy leftovers.
Bottom line: the next couple of weeks are mostly a write-off, but Saturday morning the 22nd of August at Coffee Bay Point is going to be a world-class session for the brave ones. Be ready.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the N by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | SSE 8 | SE 8 | S 11 | S 10 | SE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 9 | SSW 18 | E 8 | SSW 18 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 7 | E 12 | ENE 11 | E 12 | ENE 12 | E 11 | ENE 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
682 | 221 | 606 | 1035 | 351 | 363 | 455 | 413 | 273 | 264 | 180 | 162 | 259 | 319 | 765 | 1297 | 1066 | 1237 | 953 | 1197 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:25PM1.38m | 2:42AM1.50m | 3:10PM1.55m | 3:24AM1.61m | 3:49PM1.69m | 4:02AM1.67m | 4:26PM1.78m | 4:36AM1.68m | 5:00PM1.80m | 5:09AM1.65m | 5:32PM1.77m | 5:40AM1.59m | 6:02PM1.69m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:30PM0.31m | 8:57AM0.17m | 9:17PM0.18m | 9:35AM0.05m | 9:57PM0.08m | 10:10AM-0.03m | 10:33PM0.04m | 10:42AM-0.06m | 11:07PM0.05m | 11:14AM-0.03m | 11:39PM0.10m | 11:43AM0.04m | 00:10AM0.19m | |||||||
— | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | |
mm | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 |
Feels °C | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 8 | S 11 | S 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | SSW 16 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 16 | E 7 | E 12 | E 11 | E 12 | E 12 | S 11 | E 11 |
682 | 221 | 606 | 1035 | 351 | 363 | 184 | 413 | 210 | 175 | 70 | 74 | 64 | 243 | 765 | 930 | 1066 | 857 | 2 | 819 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | S 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | S 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | S 9 | E 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 12 | SW 16 |
44 | 98 | 207 | 154 | 205 | 193 | 82 | 156 | 66 | 38 | 180 | 103 | 7 | 191 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | E 10 | SSW 12 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 21 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 17 | S 11 |
14 | 103 | 330 | 117 | 328 | 31 | 32 | 149 | 273 | 253 | 22 | 7 | 6 | 23 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | — | E 10 | E 8 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 11 | NNE 6 | ENE 12 | E 11 | ENE 11 |
— | — | — | — | 282 | 363 | 455 | — | 226 | 264 | 134 | 162 | 259 | 319 | 121 | 1297 | 43 | 1237 | 953 | 1197 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 638 | 192 | 243 | 295 | 638 | 42 | 187 | 294 | 42 | 266 | 294 | 11 | 38 | 181 | 1 | 38 | 294 | 11 |
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The above surf forecast table for Coffee Bay Point 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 Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Coffee Bay Point 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 Point) 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 Point 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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