Surf Forecasts:
Coffee Bay Point surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, S swell with 6,070 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period with ENE 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s is also forecast. 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coffee Bay Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, Rusty here. Let's break down what's happening at Coffee Bay Point for the next couple of weeks.
Right now, the surf is looking pretty rough. The first week is a long stretch of onshore winds and junk, so you'll be doing a lot of waiting. There are a few cleaner moments, but they're small and tide-affected. The real highlight is deep in the second week.
The first few days are a bust. Sunday the 6th has onshore wind and poor waves. Monday the 7th brings an 8ft S swell with a 16-second period—a proper groundswell—but a strong cross-onshore wind makes it lumpy and ugly. That long period is usually a good sign, but not with that wind. Tuesday the 8th through Wednesday the 9th stay cross-onshore and choppy with weak, short-period ENE swell. Thursday the 10th is the first clean day with a cross-offshore breeze and 5 to 4ft ENE swell. The energy is low, and it's only marginal due to tide. Friday and Saturday the 11th and 12th are back to poor conditions.
Now for the standout. Sunday, September 13th is the day to circle. The morning is glassy with a 10ft ENE swell. It's not a long-period groundswell, but with glassy conditions and that size, it's going to be firing for experienced surfers. The combined swell energy is a massive 2962. The afternoon goes a bit cross-shore, so the early session is the one. After that, Monday the 14th has clean cross-offshore winds and a 4ft SSW swell with a nice 14-second period, but it's smaller.
Looking further ahead, Friday, September 18th shows another promising window. A 6ft S swell with a 12-second period, glassy conditions in the morning, and very good surf expected. The combined energy is a solid 1276. It's over a week out, so keep an eye on it. The rest of the second week is mostly onshore wind and average conditions, with some clean spells but poor surf quality overall.
Coffee Bay Point (South Africa) is a point break that's fairly consistent and works for intermediates when it's clean. Water temp is around 68°, which is average for this time of year. Remember, that 10ft swell on the 13th is for experts only. For everyone else, it's a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sun night, strong winds from the ENE by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 22 | S 18 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SW 16 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SSW 17 |
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 kJ | 231 | 1071 | 6070 | 3098 | 1663 | 772 | 452 | 597 | 567 | 471 | 528 | 890 | 343 | 243 | 261 | 138 | 110 | 240 | 233 | 414 | 673 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:16PM1.06m | 00:52AM1.19m | 1:33PM1.26m | 1:51AM1.35m | 2:19PM1.46m | 2:33AM1.49m | 2:56PM1.63m | 3:09AM1.60m | 3:29PM1.76m | 3:41AM1.67m | 4:00PM1.82m | 4:12AM1.69m | 4:29PM1.83m | 4:40AM1.67m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:28PM0.62m | 7:16AM0.48m | 7:43PM0.44m | 8:04AM0.30m | 8:29PM0.27m | 8:41AM0.15m | 9:06PM0.14m | 9:14AM0.03m | 9:39PM0.04m | 9:45AM-0.03m | 10:09PM0.00m | 10:14AM-0.05m | 10:38PM0.01m | ||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — |
mm | 7 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 22 | S 18 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSW 12 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 231 | 1071 | 6070 | 3098 | 1663 | 772 | 198 | 119 | 82 | 63 | 33 | 534 | 343 | 243 | 211 | 138 | 105 | 240 | 233 | 109 | 171 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SSW 10 | — | — | — | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | SW 16 | S 7 | ENE 9 | SW 12 | ENE 9 | S 20 | SSW 17 |
| kJ | 161 | 167 | — | — | — | 336 | 149 | 58 | 35 | 12 | 11 | 39 | 17 | 14 | 261 | 76 | 110 | 39 | 110 | 8 | 673 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 24 | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | S 18 | — | S 16 | SE 13 | SSE 13 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SE 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SE 15 | SSW 12 | SE 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | 230 | 23 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 5 | 7 | 16 | 53 | 15 | 24 | 5 | 113 | 55 | 8 | 54 | 6 | 110 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | — | — | ENE 9 | ENE 6 | ESE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 104 | 211 | 169 | 167 | 394 | 390 | 452 | 597 | 567 | 471 | 528 | 890 | 45 | 104 | 29 | — | — | 118 | 57 | 414 | 588 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 638 | 294 | 259 | 266 | 403 | 261 | 181 | 407 | 75 | 128 | 261 | 0 | 109 | 109 | 6 | 243 | 243 | 295 | 294 | 294 | 0 |
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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).
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