Coffee Bay Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate. Rusty here. Let's have a proper look at what's on the cards for Coffee Bay Point.

We've got a bit of a mixed bag coming our way over the next couple of weeks. The first few days are looking pretty average, but there are a couple of windows that’ll get the blood pumping if you pick your moments. The water temp is sitting about average for the time of year, so no nasty surprises there.

Friday the 21st kicks off pretty flat and uninspiring. A 5ft swell from the SSW with a 13-second period is there on the morning, but it’s a cross-shore wind, and the wave energy is only moderate (653). Not one to get excited about. The afternoon goes a bit smaller and onshore, so just a write-off for the day.

Saturday the 22nd shows some promise, but you gotta be sharp. The morning is the standout of this whole early run. A clean 3ft swell from the SSW, a solid 14-second period, and clean cross-offshore winds from the SSW. That’s a recipe for some clean, lined-up point waves. The energy is moderate (491), but the quality will be there for a fun session. Don't hang around though – by the afternoon, the wind howls up to 31 mph from the SSW, the swell jumps to a messy 10ft, and the period drops to a short 8 seconds. That’s a total no-go, way too big and blown out for anything but a kite.

Sunday the 23rd morning is interesting. A solid 8ft swell from the SSW with a 10-second period, but the energy is strong (2093). Clean cross-off wind again. That’s a big wave for this spot – definitely expert-only territory. Beginners, stay on the sand. By the afternoon, it drops back and gets a bit onshore, so not worth it.

Monday the 24th through Tuesday the 25th is small, weak, and mostly onshore or cross-shore. The swell energy drops right off, down to 208 and 400. Just a few knee-high lumps at best.

Wednesday the 26th sees a bigger, longer-period swell arrive in the afternoon – 6ft from the S at 17 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell. Normally that’s a dream for a point break, but the wind is onshore from the ENE at 12 mph. It’ll be a messy, bumpy ocean. The energy is strong (1654), but the wind ruins it.

Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th are a write-off. Strong onshore winds from the NE, messy, choppy conditions. The swell is there, but it’s not surfable in any enjoyable way. Kite surfers might have a field day, but for us paddle guys, it’s a hard pass.

Saturday the 29th morning gives a little hope. A 6ft swell from the ENE with a short 9-second period, but the wind is a light cross-shore. The energy is moderate (756). Could be some fun, peaky waves if you’re not too fussy. The afternoon cleans up with cross-off wind from the SW, but the swell drops.

From Sunday the 30th into the first week of September, it’s mostly small and clean but weak. Swells under 3ft with moderate energy. Good for a longboard cruise if you’re desperate, but nothing to write home about.

Now, if you can wait, Friday the 4th of September is the one to circle. The morning shows a proper 10ft swell from the SW with a 16-second period, and the energy is off the charts at 5615. The wind is a light cross-on from the SE. That is a massive, powerful groundswell. For a point break, that’s the kind of day that gets the heart racing. It will be big and powerful, so experts only. The weekend after that looks like it gets blown out again.

So, the honest truth? The best on offer is a toss-up between Saturday 22nd August morning for clean, fun, intermediate waves, and Friday 4th September morning for a proper, big-swell session that only the experienced should even look at. The first option is a safer bet; the second is a serious mission.

Stay safe, pick your tides, and I’ll see you in the water.

- Rusty

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