Surf Forecasts:
Coffee Bay Point surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, S swell with 4,154 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coffee Bay Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s coming up at Coffee Bay Point. This is a point break that’s fairly consistent and works best with a swell from the SSE. Water temp is sitting at 71°, which is about a degree and a half warmer than usual for this time of year – nothing crazy, but a nice little bonus.
Alright, the first session worth paddling out for is Monday morning, August 24. It’s tiny – 2ft from the SSW – but with glassy conditions and a clean 11-second period, it’ll be rideable if you’re on a log. The energy is weak (238), so don’t expect much punch. Monday afternoon drops even smaller to 1ft, though still glassy and with a longer 14-second period. Keep your expectations low.
Tuesday morning, August 25, sees a jump to 5ft from the SSW with a 15-second period, but the wind is cross-shore and light. The energy is moderate (966), but the conditions are just okay. Tuesday afternoon is similar at 5ft, with a longer 17-second period and more energy (1438), but the cross-shore wind starts to build, putting a bit of chop on the surface. Not great.
Now, Wednesday morning, August 26 – this is the first real standout. It’s 5ft from the SSW, 17-second period, and glassy. The energy is strong (1566), and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is a long-period groundswell, so at a point break like Coffee Bay Point, it should line up nicely with clean, powerful waves. If you’re an intermediate or better, get in the water early. Wednesday afternoon goes downhill with onshore wind and 8ft – messy.
Thursday, August 27, is a write-off. Near gale cross-onshore winds, 6ft to 10ft – blown out, no good. Same story through Friday and Saturday, with strong onshore winds and big, lumpy surf up to 12ft. This stretch is more for kite surfers than paddle surfers.
Sunday, August 30, things start to clean up. Morning sees 8ft from the ENE with a clean cross-off wind, but the energy is still moderate (1290). It’s marginal, but the surf is cleaner. Sunday afternoon is similar at 8ft. Monday, August 31, morning has 10ft from the SSW, still clean, with energy at 1890. The afternoon is the second standout: 8ft from the SSW, 9-second period, but with clean cross-off wind and a score that says excellent for experienced surfers. The energy is moderate (1426), but the conditions are good. This is a solid option for the more experienced crew.
Tuesday, September 1, drops to 6ft, then 5ft, with clean winds but moderate energy. Worth a look if you’re keen. Wednesday, September 2, is poor with onshore wind. Thursday, September 3, morning has a surprise: 3ft from the SSW, 13-second period, and glassy. The energy is moderate (836), and the conditions are expected to be very good. A small but clean session.
Friday, September 4, morning has 10ft from the SSW, 12-second period, clean cross-off, but the wind is fresh. The energy is very strong (5353). This is promising but the afternoon gets blown out with near gale winds. Saturday, September 5, sees 13ft from the S with near gale winds – big but messy. Sunday, September 6, settles to 8ft from the S, clean, with moderate energy (2800). A decent session for experienced surfers.
Monday, September 7, turns poor again with cross-onshore winds. Tuesday, September 8, morning has a massive 13ft from the S with an 18-second period and energy at 9876 – that’s very strong. The wind is cross-onshore, so it’s marginal, but for experts only. This is a long-range look, so keep an eye on it.
Best on offer: Wednesday morning, August 26, and Monday afternoon, August 31. The 26th has the glass and the long-period groundswell, the 31st has the clean cross-off and solid size. Get out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the ENE by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Fri night, min 17°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NE by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | S 17 | SSW 15 | S 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
103 | 78 | 534 | 949 | 1427 | 914 | 1560 | 3474 | 2347 | 1003 | 1140 | 1496 | 984 | 1411 | 2279 | 1432 | 2297 | 3194 | 1258 | 1219 | 875 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:23PM1.22m | 2:26AM1.31m | 2:51PM1.36m | 2:55AM1.43m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:11AM0.49m | 8:22PM0.50m | 8:39AM0.35m | 8:51PM0.37m | 9:05AM0.22m | 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 | |||||||
6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | S 17 | SSW 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | ENE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 |
79 | 52 | 534 | 949 | 1427 | 914 | 1560 | 3474 | 2347 | 1003 | 660 | 504 | 350 | 278 | 1338 | 217 | 137 | 1810 | 1258 | 1219 | 875 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | — | — | S 16 | SW 13 | — | — | SSE 15 | S 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SW 15 |
103 | 29 | 30 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 6 | — | — | 262 | 85 | — | — | 74 | 253 | 8 | 7 | 71 | 26 | 26 | 59 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSE 12 | E 9 | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 |
56 | 78 | 13 | 6 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 108 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | S 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 108 | 607 | 1140 | 1496 | 984 | 1411 | 2279 | 1432 | 2297 | 3194 | 16 | 25 | 396 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 192 | 243 | 583 | 583 | 216 | 261 | 413 | 261 | 261 | 413 | 115 | 26 | 11 | 6 |
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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.











