
Surf Forecasts:
Coffee Bay Point surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 877 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Coffee Bay Point in the next 16 days are 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coffee Bay Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s in store for Coffee Bay Point over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, the standout session is this Saturday afternoon, July 25th. We’ve got a clean 4ft swell from the SSW, period right around 14 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell with some real energy behind it (combined energy of 855). The wind is glassy, dead calm from the SE at just 3 mph. That’s as good as it gets for a point break; the water is a touch warmer than normal at 72°, about 2° above average for this time of year. This is the one to paddle out for – clean, lined up, and all yours if you get there early.
After that, the wheels fall off pretty quick. Sunday morning, July 26th, the wind swings NE and picks up to 9 mph, making it cross-on and choppy with 4ft of SSW swell. That’s a hard pass. The rest of that week is a write-off: strong cross-onshore winds, lumpy conditions, and poor surf quality right through July 31st. There’s a gap of about four days with nothing worth a paddle.
Now, we do have a promising long-range call. On Thursday, August 6th, the wind drops out again – glassy in the afternoon, with a 7ft swell from the ENE. That’s a bit of size, solid for intermediate surfers, but the period is only 8 seconds, so it’s a short-period windswell, not a classic groundswell. Still, combined energy is 684, and glassy conditions at a point break like this will make it smooth and rideable. Friday morning, August 7th, looks even better: glassy again, 7ft ENE swell, with a combined energy of 880. That’s a solid morning session, but keep in mind it’s over a week away, so don’t book the trip just yet – forecasts can shift.
The rest of the second week is mostly cross-on winds and messy, with the swell hanging around 5ft to 8ft, but the wind just won’t cooperate. The best bet is those two glassy windows on August 6th and 7th. Don’t bother with the rest – it’s a kite surfer’s playground out there with the strong NE winds.
Stay stoked, and keep an eye on that glassy shift.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 7 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSE 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SE 8 | E 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
508 | 586 | 551 | 283 | 237 | 257 | 446 | 867 | 627 | 589 | 437 | 407 | 344 | 257 | 424 | 466 | 452 | 305 | 203 | 192 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:57AM1.22m | 2:31PM1.20m | 2:39AM1.32m | 3:07PM1.32m | 3:13AM1.42m | 3:38PM1.42m | 3:43AM1.50m | 4:08PM1.52m | 4:12AM1.56m | 4:36PM1.59m | 4:40AM1.59m | 5:04PM1.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:40PM0.60m | 8:19AM0.47m | 8:28PM0.49m | 8:55AM0.36m | 9:05PM0.39m | 9:26AM0.26m | 9:37PM0.31m | 9:55AM0.17m | 10:08PM0.24m | 10:22AM0.10m | 10:37PM0.19m | 10:49AM0.06m | 11:07PM0.17m | |||||||
— | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSE 8 | S 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 10 |
345 | 586 | 551 | 283 | 128 | 99 | 49 | 867 | 627 | 589 | 224 | 338 | 344 | 257 | 424 | 466 | 452 | 305 | 203 | 192 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | ENE 7 | ENE 9 | SSW 15 | SE 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SE 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | E 10 | SW 13 |
508 | 235 | 155 | 59 | 237 | 257 | 147 | 21 | 29 | 544 | 140 | 407 | 277 | 192 | 158 | 166 | 297 | 268 | 138 | 42 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SSW 18 | E 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 10 | S 11 | E 9 | SSW 14 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 14 | S 8 | S 8 | E 10 | S 8 | SSW 13 | E 11 |
2 | 31 | 5 | 211 | 106 | 11 | 2 | 16 | 23 | 15 | 437 | 88 | 120 | 253 | 22 | 21 | 32 | 11 | 158 | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 4 | ENE 5 | NE 7 | SSW 2 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 8 | — | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | — | E 3 | ENE 4 |
— | — | 8 | 64 | 377 | 2 | 446 | 176 | 522 | — | 330 | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | 3 | 15 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 181 | 407 | 0 | 59 | 377 | 0 | 638 | 33 | 15 | 15 | 28 | 1 | 128 | 294 | 0 | 38 | 243 | 15 |
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Information about the Coffee Bay Point Surf forecast
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.
Coffee Bay Point is 52 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.










