Coffee Bay Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.97° S 29.17° E

Coffee Bay Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Coffee Bay Point sea temperature is
21.1° C
0.7° 

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 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, ENE swell with 1,574 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 17th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 17th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 16th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, crew, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Coffee Bay Point for the next couple of weeks. The first few days are a total bummer, but there’s some good stuff coming if you’re patient.

The week starts off rough. Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th are a complete washout, with strong onshore winds making the ocean look like a washing machine. The swell is there, but it’s ugly, and the combined wave energy is weak to moderate (977, 743, 543). It’s a battle just to paddle out. We’ve got a few days of this, so don’t even think about it until the weekend.

Friday the 14th is even worse, with a fresh breeze and a 7ft east-northeast swell that’s just a short-period wind bump. It’s a total disaster. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Saturday the 15th shows a tiny glimmer of hope in the morning. We’ve got a 5ft east swell at 10 seconds, but the wind is still cross-onshore, keeping it choppy and marginal. The combined energy is moderate (868), but it’s not worth rushing out for. Sunday the 16th is a bit of a tease, with a 7ft east-northeast groundswell (12 seconds) and a decent energy reading of 2071 in the morning, but the cross-onshore wind ruins it, making it a messy, lumpy affair. That’s too big for beginners anyway.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Monday the 17th is our first real standout. The morning session looks clean, with a light south-west cross-offshore wind and a solid 5ft easterly swell at 11 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (587), and the “clean” wave state is exactly what we want to hear. This is a good window for intermediate surfers. The wind is light, so the face will be smooth.

We hit a dry patch again through Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th, with onshore winds and poor conditions. But hold on to your boards for Friday the 21st. The afternoon session is absolute magic. The wind goes glassy, swinging to the west-northwest at just 3 mph. We’ve got a 4ft south-southwest swell with a very long 14-second period, pushing a combined energy of 561. This is a proper point break wave, and with that long period, it’s going to draw in clean lines. The crowds are likely here, but for this kind of day, it’s worth it.

Saturday the 22nd is a bit of a letdown, with moderate cross-shore winds and a bumpy surface. The swell is still there, but the quality drops.

Looking further ahead into the second week, the forecast gets less certain, but there’s a potential standout on Monday the 24th. The afternoon has a strong 5ft south swell at 14 seconds, with a clean cross-offshore wind from the south-south-west. The combined energy is strong (1503), and the conditions are clean. This is one for the experts as the swell size could be punchy.

Tuesday the 25th also looks promising in the morning. We’ve got a 6ft south swell at 14 seconds, with a light cross-on breeze from the southeast. The energy is very strong (2023), but the crowd factor is likely to be high. This is a solid, powerful groundswell, so the point will be working.

The rest of the week fades out with more onshore breezes and choppy conditions, so don’t get your hopes up too far out.

For the best of the bunch, lock in Monday the 17th morning for that clean, well-shaped swell, and keep a close eye on Friday the 21st afternoon for the glassy, long-period magic. Those are the two to chase.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Wed night, fresh winds from the NE by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
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(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
3
2
0
4
2
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
ESE
9
1.8
SE
9
1.5
E
9
1.4
E
10
1.5
ESE
8
0.6
SSW
21
1.5
E
8
0.7
E
10
2
ENE
6
2
ENE
7
1.6
E
10
1.8
E
7
2.1
ENE
12
2.1
ENE
12
2.1
E
12
2.3
ENE
11
1.6
E
11
1.4
E
10
1.7
ENE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
853
490
390
356
291
346
249
103
310
352
530
320
1231
1160
1206
1242
573
402
529
Wind (km/h)
20
E
25
E
25
E
10
N
15
NE
25
ENE
20
NNE
25
NE
35
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
20
NE
10
N
15
NE
20
NE
15
SW
10
SW
10
ENE
20
NNE
Wind State
on
on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
High Tide
3:24AM1.61m
3:49PM1.69m
4:02AM1.67m
4:26PM1.78m
4:36AM1.68m
5:00PM1.80m
5:09AM1.65m
5:32PM1.77m
5:40AM1.59m
6:02PM1.69m
6:09AM1.49m
6:31PM1.56m
Low Tide
9:17PM0.18m
9:35AM0.05m
9:57PM0.08m
10:10AM-0.03m
10:33PM0.04m
10:42AM-0.06m
11:07PM0.05m
11:14AM-0.03m
11:39PM0.10m
11:43AM0.04m
00:10AM0.19m
12:12PM0.15m
00:39AM0.29m
rain showers
rain showers
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
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6:43
6:41
6:41
6:39
6:39
6:37
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5:32
5:34
5:34
5:35
5:35
5:36
5:37
 mm
6
2
2
3
Temp °C
16
17
17
16
17
18
16
18
20
18
21
22
20
22
23
20
20
21
18
Feels °C
10
12
13
13
14
14
11
13
14
14
18
19
19
19
20
18
20
22
16
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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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