Coffee Bay Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. We’ve got a 16-day window, and for the most part, the surf around here is going to be a battle, not a blessing. The winds are gonna be the culprit more often than not, keeping things messy and chopped up.

Looking at the whole stretch, we’re locking in on one break: Coffee Bay Point. This is a fairly consistent point break, and it’s our best bet, but we aren't going to have clean-cut conditions for a good while. The start of the period, from Tuesday the 11th through the following week, is just poor. Onshore winds and rain showers are going to keep the surface messy. There's plenty of energy in the water mid-period, with the combined energy hitting 2378 on the 15th, but the northeast cross-onshore winds will have it all chopped up. It’ll be frustrating, for sure.

Now, if you’re keen, there’s a couple of windows that deserve a look. The first real glimmer comes on Saturday the 15th. Morning sees a 7ft swell from the ENE with a 12-second period. It’s still cross-onshore, but the wind drops to a gentle breeze, so it might be semi-rideable, albeit a bit lumpy. The combined energy is strong at 2213, so there’s push behind it. It’s a far cry from perfect, but it’s something.

The next, and better, chance is a week later on Saturday the 22nd. Early morning brings the biggest swell of the period at 8ft from the ENE, with a 9-second period. But, and this is a big but, the wind will be the star of the show. It’s forecast to be onshore but dead light at just 3 mph. This is our standout. A clean, 8ft swell at a point break with barely any wind is exactly what we need. It’s big enough for experienced surfers only, so if you’re not confident in overhead surf, maybe give this one a miss.

After that, the energy drops right off. By Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th, we’re down to below 3ft of weak, short-period swell. It’s back to the small, onshore stuff, which really isn't worth the paddle.

So, here’s the plan: The standout is without a doubt the Saturday the 22nd early session. It’s got the size, and the wind forecast is looking kind to us. The Saturday before, the 15th, is a secondary, messier option if you’re desperate for a paddle. The rest of the time, it’s a waiting game.

Remember, we're looking at a point break, so the longer-period swells we see earlier in the period should wrap in okay, but the wind will be your main enemy. The water temp is about normal for this time of year, so a good wetsuit is key.

Hang in there. It’s a tough stretch, but there’s a wave to be had if you pick your moments. This is Rusty, signing off.

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