Coffee Bay Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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Alright, listen up. We’re looking at a pretty frustrating run for Coffee Bay Point. The first week and a half is mostly a write-off, with a lot of onshore wind and lumpy, messy conditions. It’s a grind, but stick with me, because there’s a real window of hope later on.

The first few days are a total mess. Sunday the 6th is a washout with onshore easterly wind and rain, and the next few days through Wednesday the 11th are just more of the same – cross-onshore wind, choppy, poor surf. The wave energy is moderate (around 744), but it’s all ruined by the wind. You’d be better off doing something else.

Thursday the 10th is the first sign of life. The wind swings to a light cross-offshore from the SSW, and the surf cleans up nicely. We’re looking at a clean, 5ft swell from the ENE, with a period of 9 seconds, so it’s a short-period windswell. The energy is low-moderate (around 347), so it’s not a big day, but it’s surfable. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no dramas there.

Friday the 11th has a similar clean window in the morning, but the swell drops to 3ft. It’s marginal, but if you’re desperate, it’s the only clean option.

Now, the real standout is Sunday the 13th. This is the one you’ve been waiting for. The wind goes light cross-offshore from the SW, and the swell jumps to a solid 10ft from the ENE, with a 9-second period. That’s a lot of energy pumping in (around 2417). This is a big, powerful swell, so it’s strictly for experienced surfers. The afternoon cleans up even more, with 7ft and a light breeze. This is the best session on offer, but it’s over a week away, so don’t bank on it.

Monday the 14th has a little bit of leftover 5ft swell from the SSW, but the wind is light cross-onshore, so it’s a bit lumpy. After that, things get messy again through the middle of the week until the 17th.

The 17th of September (Thursday) has potential, with a clean 6ft SSW groundswell (15-second period) and a moderate cross-offshore wind. The energy is strong (1624). That’s a long-period swell, so it’ll be better shaped and more powerful at this point break, but expect long waits between sets.

The 18th has a similar sized swell, but the wind goes light cross-onshore, so it’s not as clean.

To be honest, the forecast is a bit grim for the next ten days. The surf is poor, the wind is mostly onshore, and the consistency is average. The only real standout is that Sunday the 13th, and then maybe the 17th. If you can wait, do it. If not, the Thursday the 10th morning is your only clean little window.

Rusty.

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