Coffee Bay Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey crew, Rusty here. The next couple of weeks at Coffee Bay Point are going to be a proper rollercoaster, with a whole lot of wind and swell to work through, but a few killer windows for those who wait. Let's get into it.

The first few days are a total washout. Monday the 14th through Wednesday the 16th is a no-go zone with nasty onshore winds and big, lumpy swell in the 11 to 13 foot range. The wave energy is raging (2019 to 3258), but the surface is just a mess. Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th are more of the same, just rain and onshore wind. That's a solid five-day gap of nothing, so don't bother.

Things turn around on Saturday the 19th. An east swell builds to a massive 15 feet with a long 11-second period, and the energy is absolutely pumping (9048). The wind is a gentle cross-on, so it's not perfect, but it's the first real size and power of the run. This is strictly expert territory.

Sunday the 20th is where it gets good. The morning is a little soft, but by the afternoon the wind swings to a light cross-off, the swell settles to a clean 8 feet from the east, and the conditions turn smooth. The wave energy is still solid (1452), and this is a proper window for an intermediate to have a ball.

Monday the 21st is a blowout with near-gale-force winds, so skip it.

Into the second week, Tuesday the 22nd brings a curious setup: a small 4-foot swell with a *very* long 17-second period from the SSW. The wave energy is surprisingly high (1941) for the size. This is pure groundswell, and at a point break like Coffee Bay, that long-period energy will wrap in and give you long, peeling lines. A standout for quality over size.

Wednesday the 23rd and Thursday the 24th are messy again with onshore winds spoiling things.

Friday the 25th is a no-go with strong NE winds.

Saturday the 26th is another absolute gem. A clean cross-off wind on a solid 8-foot ENE swell. The energy is 1767, and everything points to groomed, clean lines for experienced surfers.

Sunday the 27th is messy, but Monday the 28th kicks off a great run. Offshore to cross-off wind on a consistent 10-foot ENE swell with strong energy (2418). That afternoon session on the 28th looks like a winner with moderate offshore wind and clean lines. Tuesday the 29th is more of the same: clean, punchy 8 to 10 foot sets for the experienced crew.

My top pick? A tie between the clean, solid Sunday the 20th, and the long-period magic of Tuesday the 22nd. Crowds are "sometimes," so expect a few, but there's plenty of ocean. Water is 64°, which is over 5° colder than normal for this time of year—seriously cold, so dig out the thickest wetsuit you've got.

Pick your days, stay patient, and you'll be rewarded.

Rusty.

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