
Surf Forecasts:
Coffee Bay Point surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 3,228 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
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 menu for Coffee Bay Point over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a couple of windows that have me grinning.
The overall pattern kicks off with a big, powerful swell from the SSW that’s got some serious energy behind it, but the wind is a problem. That first Friday the 24th, we’re looking at a solid 6.6ft to 8.2ft SSW swell, but a fresh to strong cross-offshore breeze from the SW is going to put a bit of a chop on the face. The combined energy is massive – 1421 to 3305 – but it’s a bit of a wrestle for the description. Not the best way to start.
Now, Saturday morning the 25th is where it’s at. The wind drops to absolutely nothing – glassy, calm conditions. The swell is still a clean 3.9ft from the SSW, with a long 15-second period, meaning proper groundswell. The energy is still up there at 1010. This is the standout for the first week. A point break like Coffee Bay Point with that long period loves a clean slate. Crowds are possible, but it’s the kind of morning that makes it all worth it. It’s a solid intermediate size.
The next few days are messy. Sunday through Tuesday sees a lot of cross-on and cross-off wind, with a few smaller bumps of swell. The wind is fresh and the conditions are choppy or lumpy, so we’re sitting on our hands. There’s a brief moment on Wednesday the 30th morning with a light cross-off breeze and a 3.0ft SSW swell, but it’s not enough to get the heart racing.
Then we get to the big one. Friday the 31st of July. Morning is absolutely glassy again, with a 8.2ft swell, but this time it’s from the East. That’s a big shift in direction for this spot. The period is 13 seconds, and the energy is a massive 2246. This is a serious, powerful swell for experienced surfers. It’s too big for beginners, and the size means it’s only for the crew who know what they’re doing. The wind is calm, so it’s going to be a beautiful, clean, powerful wave. The afternoon pushes it to 9.8ft, which is pure heavy water territory.
After that, the first week of August looks pretty average. Onshore winds from the NE and a dropping swell make for poor, lumpy conditions through the weekend and into the next week. There’s a slight chance of a clean cross-off breeze on the 3rd and 4th, but the swell is small and the conditions are still rated poor. It’s a bit of a flat spell to close out the run.
So, to wrap it up: Saturday the 25th morning is your call for a clean, classic SSW groundswell at a friendly size. And for the big boys, Friday the 31st morning is the heavy, glassy, powerful E swell that’s all about the drop and the power.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu night, calm by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 75mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ENE 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
820 | 717 | 3228 | 949 | 610 | 508 | 506 | 484 | 233 | 176 | 204 | 408 | 422 | 635 | 688 | 2133 | 1204 | 862 | 490 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:22PM1.10m | 12:30PM1.00m | 00:57AM1.13m | 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 | ||||||
Low Tide | 6:05AM0.66m | 6:21PM0.68m | 7:30AM0.58m | 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 | |||||||
— | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
5:21 | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | |
mm | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 15 | 5 | 34 | 7 | 4 | 6 |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 17 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SSW 19 | SE 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 15 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SE 8 | ESE 8 |
66 | 522 | 30 | 380 | 398 | 360 | 300 | 484 | 233 | 167 | 99 | 45 | 422 | 374 | 509 | 2133 | 1204 | 316 | 413 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | SSW 14 | ESE 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
21 | 121 | 47 | 949 | 610 | 508 | 506 | 179 | 74 | 176 | 204 | 102 | 188 | 635 | 688 | 143 | 283 | 862 | 490 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 23 | SE 11 | — | SE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 18 | — | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 10 |
10 | 61 | — | 16 | 2 | 2 | 31 | — | 149 | 78 | 11 | 3 | 41 | 38 | 40 | 60 | 58 | 81 | 222 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 16 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | SSW 3 | SSW 7 | S 6 | — | — | SE 7 | — | — | — |
820 | 717 | 3228 | — | — | — | 7 | 12 | 148 | 472 | 5 | 408 | 120 | — | — | 184 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 397 | 395 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 261 | 1 | 181 | 398 | 1 | 21 | 295 | 6 | 243 | 109 | 6 | 428 | 993 | 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.
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.










