Coffee Bay Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.97° S 29.17° E

Coffee Bay Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Coffee Bay Point sea temperature is
19.9°C
0.4° 

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 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, S swell with 1,663 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. 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 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 11th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 14th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 7th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let me tell you how it’s looking for Coffee Bay Point over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a rough start. For the first several days, we’ve got a solid groundswell in the water—some serious energy coming through with that 16-second period and the combined swell energy hitting 3202—but the wind is just howling onshore from the ENE at 22 mph. That’s turning what could be a good wave into a lumpy, choppy mess. You’re looking at 8 ft surf on Monday morning, and it’s all just blown out. Not a single recommendation until the following days.

We don’t get any real chance until Thursday the 10th, and even then it’s just marginal. The wind finally swings cross-off from the SSW, cleaning things up a bit, but the swell has dropped to 6 ft and the period has shortened to 9 seconds. The combined swell energy is down to 633—it’s weak-to-moderate. Still, that clean surface might give you something if you’re desperate.

The first real standout doesn’t come until Friday morning, the 11th. This is the best on offer across the whole period. Wind is light cross-off from the SSW at just 9 mph, the swell is a clean 3 ft from the ENE with a 9-second period, and the surf is glassy. The combined swell energy is only 316, so it’s not a big swell, but with that offshore wind, it’ll be clean and fun. Water temperature is sitting at 68°, which is dead normal for this time of year. No crowds mentioned, so it could be just you and a few friends out there.

Now, if you skip ahead to Sunday the 13th, we get another decent window. The morning has 7 ft of swell from the east, period at 7 seconds—short period windswell—but the wind is light onshore from the east at only 3 mph. Combined energy is 1191, so there’s some power. It’s marginal because of the tide or some other factor, but if you pick your time, it’s rideable.

After that, things go quiet again until Tuesday the 15th. That morning is a real treat: glassy conditions, no wind, and 6 ft of ENE swell with a 9-second period. The combined energy is 581. That’s a solid, clean session for an intermediate.

But don’t get too excited for long. That afternoon and the next day get chopped up again. The real dirty stuff returns with fresh cross-onshore winds.

The next standout pops up on Thursday the 17th. Morning brings 8 ft from the south, short 8-second period, but the wind is cross-off from the SSW at 12 mph, keeping it clean. Combined swell energy is 1422, so moderate-to-strong. It’s still a marginal call, but if you’re a stronger surfer, that’s a big, clean wave for the point. That would be my second pick in the whole outlook.

After that, we get hammered. The 18th is a no-go with strong onshore winds and 12 ft of swell—that’s only for tow-surfers or kite guys. The 19th has some promise with 8 ft and a long 11-second groundswell from the SE, combined energy up at 1801, but the wind is cross-shore. For a point break like Coffee Bay, that long period from the SE will actually line up nicely, but the wind keeps it from being perfect.

By Monday the 21st, it’s all dropping off. Small waves, fading energy, and the period dropping. The last few days of the outlook are pretty weak and not worth paddling out for.

So, bottom line: your best bets are Friday the 11th morning for clean, fun waves, or Thursday the 17th morning if you want something bigger and can handle the short period. Everything else is a game of patience or a kite session.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
2.5
S
16
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14
1.5
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13
1.7
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8
2.2
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8
2.1
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8
1.9
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9
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7
1.1
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9
1.4
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9
2.1
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7
2.1
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3098
1663
772
318
634
606
510
627
1399
597
466
300
169
169
141
333
206
294
475
572
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Wind (km/h)
35
ENE
40
NE
25
NNE
25
NE
25
NE
15
NE
20
ENE
25
NE
15
NNE
25
SSW
20
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20
SW
15
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15
SE
15
ENE
25
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25
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NE
5
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10
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5
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Wind State
cross-on
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High Tide
1:33PM1.26m
1:51AM1.35m
2:19PM1.46m
2:33AM1.49m
2:56PM1.63m
3:09AM1.60m
3:29PM1.76m
3:41AM1.67m
4:00PM1.82m
4:12AM1.69m
4:29PM1.83m
4:40AM1.67m
4:57PM1.78m
Low Tide
7:43PM0.44m
8:04AM0.30m
8:29PM0.27m
8:41AM0.15m
9:06PM0.14m
9:14AM0.03m
9:39PM0.04m
9:45AM-0.03m
10:09PM0.00m
10:14AM-0.05m
10:38PM0.01m
10:42AM-0.02m
11:05PM0.05m
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Temp °C
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25
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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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