
Surf Forecasts:
Coffee Bay Point surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, E swell with 1,045 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 9s. 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 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) 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 1.9m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coffee Bay Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the cards for Coffee Bay Point (South Africa). We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, so let’s break it down.
The window kicks off this Saturday with a real gem. We’re looking at clean, glassy conditions for the first session. Saturday morning is the standout of the whole period: a clean 4ft swell from the SSW with a very long 15-second period. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the water is about what you’d expect for this time of year. The combined swell energy is well and truly pumping at 1004 (moderate wave energy). It’s glassy and clean, with just a slight air moving. Saturday afternoon holds similar form – 4ft, still glassy, still excellent. This is the time to be out.
Sunday turns on us though. The wind swings to the NE, blowing at 9 to 19 mph, putting a nasty cross-on chop into the line-up. The swell drops off and the quality takes a real hit. It’s poor surf all day.
Monday gets a bit sloppy again. The wind is howling from the SSW at 22 to 25 mph. Even though the morning is 4ft and clean from a cross-off direction, those winds are just too strong for a good time. That afternoon session jumps to 8ft but with a horrible 7-second period, which is just a messy, fat windswell – not worth it.
Tuesday looks marginal. Light rain and choppy conditions are the story. There’s a lot of energy around (1606 and 1182 combined) but the onshore wind ruins any real quality. You could maybe find a wave, but it’s going to be a frustrating paddle.
Now, Wednesday morning the 29th is a standout for the more experienced crew. We get a proper 6ft SSW swell with a 15-second period and a clean offshore wind. The combined energy is pumping at 1609 (strong wave energy). It’s excellent for experienced surfers, but at this size and with that period, it’s a bit much for beginners. Wednesday arvo cleans up to 5ft and glassy again – a solid second option.
Thursday and Friday are poor. The swell moves to the ESE with shorter periods, and the NE wind just won’t let up. Choppy and messy, with onshore winds pushing things around. The swell gets big on Friday – 7ft – but no quality to back it up.
The weekend of August 1st and 2nd is interesting. Saturday is a write-off with strong cross-on winds and a lumpy 8ft ESE swell. That’s big, messy, and not for paddling. Sunday, August 2nd, turns into a real highlight for the experienced surfers. The wind drops, goes cross-off, and we get a clean 8 to 8ft set. The combined energy is massive at 2058 (very strong wave energy). This is powerful, long-period groundswell, but it’s best for reef and point setups. It’s going to be a heavy, demanding session – not your average Sunday cruise.
The following week is a bit of a letdown. The swell drops, the wind stays cross-on, and nothing really gets clean until the 7th of August. On the morning of Friday the 7th, we see a cleaner 3ft SSW groundswell with a 15-second period and glassy conditions. That’s a fun, long-period wave again. Saturday morning the 8th holds similar small, glassy conditions at 3ft.
But don’t get too excited for the weekend – Saturday afternoon jumps up to a lumpy, short-period 8ft mess. The 9th of August also looks heavy with 8ft SSW swell and a 12-second period, but with cross-on winds, it’s another day for experts only, if anyone.
In short: Saturday (25th) morning is the best on offer for clean, fun waves. Wednesday (29th) morning for the experienced surfers, and the Sunday of August 2nd for a true, heavy groundswell session if you’ve got the skills. The rest is a lot of waiting and picking through average conditions.
Stay stoked.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Wed morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | ESE 9 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
656 | 508 | 586 | 551 | 283 | 237 | 257 | 408 | 877 | 637 | 602 | 974 | 833 | 501 | 307 | 463 | 761 | 491 | 318 | 490 | 1045 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:45PM1.09m | 1:57AM1.22m | 2:31PM1.20m | 2:39AM1.32m | 3:07PM1.32m | 3:13AM1.42m | 3:38PM1.42m | 3:43AM1.50m | 4:08PM1.52m | 4:12AM1.56m | 4:36PM1.59m | 4:40AM1.59m | 5:04PM1.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:40PM0.60m | 8:19AM0.47m | 8:28PM0.49m | 8:55AM0.36m | 9:05PM0.39m | 9:26AM0.26m | 9:37PM0.31m | 9:55AM0.17m | 10:08PM0.24m | 10:22AM0.10m | 10:37PM0.19m | 10:49AM0.06m | 11:07PM0.17m | ||||||||
6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 15 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | S 7 | SSW 16 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 15 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SSW 13 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 11 |
346 | 345 | 586 | 551 | 283 | 128 | 97 | 49 | 159 | 627 | 602 | 352 | 833 | 277 | 242 | 463 | 120 | 491 | 318 | 490 | 1045 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | E 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SE 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
656 | 508 | 235 | 132 | 59 | 237 | 257 | 147 | 877 | 16 | 544 | 974 | 187 | 501 | 307 | 213 | 58 | 129 | 152 | 92 | 41 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 18 | E 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 9 | E 10 | S 8 | E 9 | E 10 | — | — | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | — |
2 | 2 | 31 | 6 | 211 | 119 | 11 | 2 | 21 | 4 | 26 | 44 | 105 | 110 | 87 | — | — | 36 | 17 | 16 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ENE 3 | ENE 5 | NE 7 | SW 2 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 5 | E 10 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | N 5 |
— | — | — | 1 | 74 | 341 | 1 | 408 | 225 | 637 | — | — | — | — | — | 48 | 761 | 55 | 145 | 166 | 13 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 181 | 407 | 0 | 294 | 638 | 243 | 638 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 583 | 1 | 42 | 243 |
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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.










