
Surf Forecasts:
Coffee Bay Point surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 3,207 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s 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 (Jul 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coffee Bay Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at Coffee Bay Point over the next couple of weeks.
Right now, there’s nothing doing. We’ve got a gap of four days with no surf worth talking about. The first real chance to get wet doesn’t come until Thursday the 9th of July, and even then, it’s a bit of a mixed bag.
Thursday morning the 9th, we see a solid pulse of swell arrive – 8ft from the SSW, with a period of 12 seconds. The combined energy is strong (2683). But the wind is a cross-off from the SW at 15 mph, keeping it clean. This is a big, powerful wave, over 8ft, so this one is strictly for the experienced crew. The afternoon drops a little to 7ft, but the wind picks up to 19 mph. Still clean, but same deal – expert only.
Now, Friday the 10th of July is your standout window. The morning brings a dominant 10ft SSW groundswell, period of 14 seconds, and a combined energy reading of 3097 – that’s very strong. The wind is a gentle cross-off from the SW at 9 mph. The water temp is 72°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. This is excellent, powerful surf for experienced surfers. The long period will give it proper shape at this point break, with good lines and longer lulls between sets. This is the one to aim for.
Saturday the 11th, the swell drops back to 6ft from the S, energy drops to 1084. The wind is a light cross-on from the ENE, so conditions are marginal. Sunday the 12th is similar, with 5ft from the S and light cross-shore winds. Nothing to get excited about.
Monday the 13th, a strong SW wind of 22 mph blows through, with a 4ft S swell – clean but windy, not great. The afternoon brings 8ft from the SSE, but again, strong wind and marginal conditions.
Tuesday the 14th is another day of clean but windy surf, with 5ft to 8ft SSW swells. The period drops to 8-9 seconds on the bigger sets, meaning shorter, steeper waves.
Looking further out, Wednesday the 15th of July morning has potential. A 6ft S swell, period of 9 seconds, and glassy conditions with a light N wind. Energy is a moderate 1002. This is a good, clean option for intermediate surfers. The afternoon turns cross-on and less appealing.
After that, it’s a long run of poor or marginal conditions through to the end of the period. Thursday the 16th is small and messy, Friday the 17th has a tiny 3ft SSW groundswell with glassy conditions in the morning – small but clean for a paddle. Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th are cross-on and choppy. The final days, Monday the 20th to Tuesday the 21st, offer nothing worthwhile.
So, bottom line: if you’ve got the skills, Friday the 10th of July morning is the session to lock in. For something a bit more relaxed, Wednesday the 15th of July morning is your next best bet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 7 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 9 | S 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
156 | 124 | 80 | 102 | 102 | 120 | 180 | 200 | 165 | 1722 | 1336 | 1755 | 3076 | 2252 | 1538 | 1054 | 705 | 511 | 639 | 459 | 233 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 7:49PM1.43m | 7:59AM1.25m | 8:40PM1.38m | 9:00AM1.16m | 9:47PM1.33m | 10:24AM1.11m | 11:11PM1.32m | 12:00PM1.13m | 00:35AM1.36m | 1:20PM1.23m | 1:45AM1.45m | 2:22PM1.36m | 2:41AM1.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:23PM0.29m | 2:03AM0.43m | 2:09PM0.37m | 3:03AM0.48m | 3:07PM0.44m | 4:19AM0.51m | 4:26PM0.50m | 5:48AM0.49m | 5:57PM0.49m | 7:07AM0.40m | 7:18PM0.40m | 8:09AM0.29m | 8:22PM0.30m | ||||||||
7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | |
— | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 28 | 22 | 17 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 17 | 25 | 17 | 16 | 22 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 7 | SSW 13 | NE 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | E 8 | S 11 |
156 | 124 | 64 | 70 | 73 | 51 | 180 | 200 | 77 | 953 | 15 | 1755 | 3076 | 2252 | 1538 | 1054 | 705 | 511 | 639 | 110 | 233 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | E 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSW 14 | NE 7 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | SSW 12 | E 8 |
20 | 20 | 80 | 47 | 102 | 120 | 36 | 19 | 121 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 68 | 166 | 131 | 123 | 118 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SE 10 | SSW 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 6 | E 10 | SE 9 | E 9 | SE 13 | SE 13 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | — | — | S 18 | SE 9 |
21 | 27 | 37 | 102 | 45 | 9 | 22 | 22 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | — | 19 | 10 | — | — | 6 | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 6 | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | S 9 | SSW 7 |
— | 37 | — | — | 6 | — | — | 11 | 165 | 1722 | 1336 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 38 | 459 | 132 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 109 | 396 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 26 | 38 | 294 | 0 | 6 | 26 | 0 |
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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.
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