Coffee Bay Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.97° S 29.17° E

Coffee Bay Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Coffee Bay Point sea temperature is
21.6° C
0.8° 

Coffee Bay Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Coffee Bay Point surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, S swell with 2,011 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s 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 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Coffee Bay Point in the next 16 days are 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) 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 2.5m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 20th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 20th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 24th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coffee Bay Point over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what we’ve got coming for the next couple of weeks.

The first real swell shows up on Monday, July 20th. The pick of the early days is Monday morning at Coffee Bay Point, with a 6ft swell from the SSW, energy at (1863), and a light cross-off breeze. The water is 71°, which is right about average for the season. The 11 second period gives it some proper shape, and it’s going to be clean. At this size, it’s for the experienced crew only.

Monday afternoon drops to 5ft, and the wind turns cross, making it a bit messy. Tuesday is smaller at 4ft, and the conditions are just marginal.

Wednesday and Thursday are mostly a loss with onshore winds and poor quality, though Thursday afternoon sees a 7ft short-period swell, but it’s not clean.

Friday the 24th morning has a solid 7ft from the south with a 11 second period and clean cross-off wind, energy (1356). That’s a good session if you’re up for it. Friday afternoon has a 4ft, 17 second period swell, but the wind is directly onshore, which is a real shame.

The weekend and the following week are dominated by onshore winds and poor surf. There’s a size increase on the 28th and 29th, with 7ft to 10ft, and the wind is cross-off, but the conditions are still only marginal. The energy is massive on the 29th afternoon at (1962), but the wind is fresh from the west.

Now, the real standout. Saturday, August 1st. Coffee Bay Point is looking at a 10ft swell from the SSW, 10 second period, and the wind is dead calm, glassy. The energy is huge at (2217), and it’s rated excellent for experienced surfers. This is the session to aim for. The water is still average for the time of year, and crowds are possible at a spot this good, so get there early.

Sunday, August 2nd, keeps the size with 10ft in the morning and a 20 mph offshore wind, making it clean but powerful. The afternoon settles to 8ft with a 12 mph offshore, energy (1706), and that’s also excellent. Saturday morning is the clear winner though.

After that, the wind goes onshore again through the 3rd and 4th, and the quality drops. The 4th of August has strong offshore winds at 28 mph, which will make paddling out a real chore.

So, to wrap it up: the first week has a few clean windows, but the big one is Saturday, August 1st. Don’t miss it if you’ve got the skills.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu morning, light winds from the N by Fri night).

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SSW
11
1.6
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12
1.4
SE
12
1.3
SE
11
1.3
SE
12
1.2
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
1.7
ENE
7
0.9
SSW
13
2.1
SSW
8
3
SSW
10
2
S
11
1.3
SSW
17
1.8
SSW
15
1.7
S
15
1.4
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
2
ENE
7
2.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
829
700
551
418
440
610
536
357
329
246
575
1999
934
958
1480
1315
833
577
499
373
785
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
NW
5
S
5
SE
10
NNW
10
ENE
20
NE
30
SSW
35
SSW
25
SSW
25
WSW
25
SW
15
E
10
N
10
ENE
25
NE
20
NNE
25
NE
35
NE
15
NNE
Wind State
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High Tide
7:56PM1.39m
8:04AM1.18m
8:41PM1.26m
8:56AM1.06m
9:43PM1.15m
10:27AM0.98m
11:22PM1.10m
12:30PM1.00m
00:57AM1.13m
1:45PM1.09m
1:57AM1.22m
2:31PM1.20m
2:39AM1.32m
Low Tide
1:28PM0.32m
2:08AM0.49m
2:08PM0.45m
2:59AM0.58m
2:59PM0.58m
4:14AM0.66m
4:23PM0.67m
6:05AM0.66m
6:21PM0.68m
7:30AM0.58m
7:40PM0.60m
8:19AM0.47m
8:28PM0.49m
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Feels °C
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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.

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