Coffee Bay Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.97° S 29.17° E

Coffee Bay Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 29 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Coffee Bay Point sea temperature is
22.2° C
1.6° 

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 29 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, ESE swell with 1,287 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Coffee Bay Point in the next 16 days are 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Wed 29th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 29th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 2nd Aug)7ft (2.2m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Coffee Bay Point. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, so let’s break it down.

The overall pattern starts with a solid pulse of swell mid-week, but it’s a bit lumpy with some rain. The real standout looks like the Thursday morning, 11th of August, when the wind goes glassy and the swell cleans right up. That’s the one to circle on the calendar.

But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. The first proper surf window kicks off Wednesday, 29th July. The morning is a bit messy with moderate rain and an onshore ESE wind, but the swell is a decent 7 ft from the SE. The afternoon sees the wind flip to a glassy W, and the swell eases slightly to 8 ft, still from the SE. The water is a touch warmer than usual at 72°, which is a nice bonus—it’s like the ocean is giving you a little hug.

Thursday, 30th July is a bit of a write-off. The swell holds around 6 ft to 7 ft from the SE, but the wind is a cross-off SW at 12 mph, and the conditions are just marginal. The combined energy is moderate at around 1038 to 1051, but it’s not the cleanest.

Friday, 31st July is a much better day. The morning is glassy with a light SSE breeze, and the swell is 6 ft from the SE. The energy is still solid at 887, and the surf is clean. The afternoon turns onshore again, so get out early.

Saturday, 1st August and Sunday, 2nd August are poor. The wind is cross-onshore NE at 12–16 mph, and the swell gets bumpy. The combined energy spikes on Sunday to 1339, but it’s messy and choppy. Not worth a paddle.

Monday, 3rd August through Tuesday, 4th August stay poor with the same NE cross-onshore wind. The swell drops to 5 ft to 6 ft, and it’s just not inviting.

Wednesday, 5th August shows a glimmer of hope. The morning has a cross-off SSW wind at 6 mph, and the swell is 5 ft from the E. The combined energy is moderate at 428. It’s clean but not pumping. The afternoon goes flat and onshore.

Thursday, 6th August brings a glassy morning with a 3 ft E swell—tiny but with a nice 9-second period. The energy is low at 302, but it’s clean as a whistle. The afternoon has a weird 3 ft SW swell with a 14-second period, which is a long-period groundswell, but it’s onshore. Not ideal for a beach break.

Friday, 7th August and Saturday, 8th August are mostly poor with cross-onshore wind and messy conditions. The weekend is a washout.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Monday, 10th August the swell jumps to 10 ft from the ESE in the morning, with a combined energy of 1660. The wind is cross-off SW at 19 mph, so it’s clean but big. That’s expert territory—over 8 ft means it’s only for the brave. The afternoon sees 12 ft from the E with 2130 energy. If you’re a solid surfer, this is a challenge, but it’s not for the faint of heart.

Tuesday, 11th August morning is the real standout. The swell is 8 ft from the E, with a light cross-off SW breeze at 3 mph. The energy is 1110, and the conditions are glassy. This is the best on offer: clean, powerful, and with a 9-second period offering decent shape. The wind is light, so the waves will be clean. Get out early.

Wednesday, 12th August morning is glassy again with a 6 ft ENE swell. The energy is 770, and it’s clean, but smaller. Afternoon gets cross-onshore.

Thursday, 13th August morning is clean with a cross-off SSW wind and a 6 ft SSW swell. The energy is 846, and it’s a solid, clean option.

The rest of the forecast fades out with small, onshore conditions.

Overall, the best session is the Tuesday morning, 11th August—that’s the one to remember. The water is a touch warmer than usual, so no need for a thick wetsuit. This is a consistent point break, so it’ll handle the long-period swell from the 6th well, but the real power is mid-month.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SE
8
2.3
SE
8
1.9
SE
9
1.9
SE
9
2.1
SE
9
1.8
SE
9
1.9
SE
9
1.8
SE
9
1.7
ESE
9
1.6
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9
1.7
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9
1.8
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10
2.2
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11
2.2
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11
2
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10
1.7
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10
1.6
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10
1.6
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10
1.5
E
9
1.7
E
8
1.8
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
619
719
547
599
684
552
612
528
497
381
474
690
1287
1176
853
540
499
460
392
377
439
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
5
W
15
WSW
20
SW
20
SSW
10
WSW
5
SSE
10
E
10
N
20
NE
25
ENE
15
NNE
20
NE
25
NE
10
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10
NE
20
NE
10
N
10
NE
20
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10
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Wind State
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glassy
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High Tide
4:08PM1.52m
4:12AM1.56m
4:36PM1.59m
4:40AM1.59m
5:04PM1.64m
5:09AM1.59m
5:33PM1.66m
5:38AM1.57m
6:02PM1.65m
6:08AM1.51m
6:33PM1.60m
6:42AM1.42m
7:09PM1.52m
Low Tide
9:55AM0.17m
10:08PM0.24m
10:22AM0.10m
10:37PM0.19m
10:49AM0.06m
11:07PM0.17m
11:17AM0.05m
11:37PM0.17m
11:45AM0.07m
00:09AM0.20m
12:15PM0.12m
00:43AM0.25m
12:48PM0.20m
1:23AM0.34m
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5:24
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Temp °C
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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.

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