Surf Forecasts:
Coffee Bay Point surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, S swell with 4,347 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s 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 31) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) 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 3.5m 9s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coffee Bay Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with the long-range look at what’s on the cards for Coffee Bay Point.
Alright, so we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming our way over the next couple of weeks. The first real standout is early on, but we’ve got some messy stuff to get through first. The water is sitting at about 70° which is just a touch warmer than average for this time of year, so a bit of a treat on the skin.
Wednesday, 26th August morning is the pick of the first few days. We’ve got a solid 7ft swell rolling in from the south with a long 17-second period, packing some serious grunt. That combined energy is a whopping 2968, so it's got plenty of push. It's a cross-off breeze from the SSW at 6 mph, keeping things clean. But listen, at 7ft with that length, it’s not for the faint-hearted. This is one for the experienced crew.
The rest of the week turns nasty. From Wednesday afternoon right through to Sunday the 30th, it’s all cross-onshore winds from the northeast, mostly in the 12-15 mph range, blowing the guts out of it. Swell hangs around the 7ft to 8ft mark for a few days but it’s a short-period, choppy mess. Not worth paddling out for.
Sunday, 30th August sees a shift but it’s not much better. A strong cross-off wind from the SSW at 31 mph in the morning will make it clean but brutal. By the afternoon, the wind eases a bit to a cross-off but that 10ft swell from the SSW is only 8 seconds, so it’s a lumpy, fat close-out. I’d be watching the kites that day instead of paddling.
We get a little lull in the surf towards the end of the month. Tuesday morning, 1st September is interesting though. Swell drops to 5ft from the ENE with a short 9-second period, but the wind goes glassy. That combined energy is only 626, so it’s weak, but it’ll be the cleanest, most user-friendly wave we’ve seen in days. A good one for the beginners.
Wednesday, 2nd September morning brings a jump in quality. A 6ft groundswell from the SSW with a long 14-second period and light cross-shore wind from the south. That’s a nice combo of size and shape, and the energy is moderate at 1361. It’s looking better.
The real standout for the whole forecast, though, is far out. Friday morning, 4th September is nearly two weeks away, so treat it as a promising one to watch. The data shows a big 13ft SSE swell with an 11-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 4612. That’s expert territory. The wind is light from the east, but it’s onshore, so conditions could be messy. However, if that holds, it’ll be a beast.
Then, Saturday morning, 5th September is another huge day. We’ve got 12ft from the east at 9 seconds, but the wind is dead calm and glassy. That’s a combo you don’t see often. The energy is still 2280. For the experts out there, if that glassy forecast holds, this will be an unforgettable session at Coffee Bay Point.
After that, things drop off quickly into smaller, cleaner but weaker surf through the second week. The wave energy falls right down, and it’s cross-off breezes but with very little swell to work with.
The Bottom Line: The absolute best windows are Wednesday the 26th morning for the experienced crew, and then that far-off Saturday, 5th September morning if the glass-off and big swell come together. Keep an eye on that one.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the ENE by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun morning, calm by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | S 14 | S 13 | ENE 8 | S 13 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSW 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
5303 | 2606 | 1397 | 904 | 808 | 802 | 1132 | 1122 | 979 | 1000 | 1053 | 573 | 523 | 363 | 235 | 221 | 196 | 377 | 336 | 413 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 3:17PM1.50m | 3:22AM1.54m | 3:43PM1.62m | 3:49AM1.61m | 4:09PM1.71m | 4:16AM1.66m | 4:35PM1.77m | 4:44AM1.67m | 5:02PM1.78m | 5:12AM1.64m | 5:31PM1.75m | 5:42AM1.57m | 6:02PM1.67m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:19PM0.25m | 9:30AM0.11m | 9:46PM0.15m | 9:55AM0.03m | 10:14PM0.08m | 10:21AM-0.02m | 10:42PM0.04m | 10:48AM-0.03m | 11:10PM0.05m | 11:15AM0.00m | 11:41PM0.09m | 11:45AM0.07m | 00:13AM0.18m | |||||||
— | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 21 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | ENE 9 | S 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 |
5303 | 2606 | 1397 | 762 | 704 | 416 | 342 | 1122 | 232 | 1000 | 1053 | 573 | 460 | 363 | 235 | 221 | 196 | 254 | 315 | 171 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSE 16 | S 15 | S 12 | SW 14 | SSE 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 13 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 |
— | — | — | 161 | 357 | 84 | 170 | 327 | 8 | 145 | 63 | 24 | 17 | 205 | 103 | 54 | 40 | 18 | 60 | 413 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | — | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSE 14 | — | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SW 11 | S 9 | S 7 | SSE 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | 4 | 4 | 18 | — | 11 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 4 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | — | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | — | — | — | NE 3 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | SW 4 |
— | 50 | 459 | 904 | 808 | 802 | 1132 | 1952 | 979 | 1920 | — | 223 | 523 | — | — | — | 1 | 377 | 336 | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 295 | 294 | 407 | 428 | 216 | 108 | 261 | 128 | 138 | 261 | 11 | 403 | 456 | 0 | 261 | 397 | 0 | 38 | 38 | 0 |
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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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