
Surf Forecasts:
Coffee Bay Point surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, S swell with 4,084 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coffee Bay Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s look at what Coffee Bay Point has in store.
We’ve got a slow start, with windy and lumpy conditions through the first few days. The real standout window is Thursday September 10th. That morning and afternoon brings a clean 8ft swell from the ENE with light cross-offshore winds, and combined energy is strong around 1933. It’s a solid size – over 8ft – so this one’s for experienced surfers only. Water temp is normal for the season at about 69°F.
Before that, Friday September 4th starts with a raw 10ft south swell, but fresh cross-shore winds at 19 mph make it lumpy. Weekend looks small and onshore, not worth it.
The top pick is Thursday 10th. Saturday 12th has a small 2ft groundswell with a very long 16-second period, clean but weak. Later, Wednesday September 16th sees another pulse: 10ft to 12ft from the SSW with 12-second period and light cross-offshore winds, energy in the 2326 to 3573 range – big and clean but marginal for tide.
Friday September 19th shows a massive 13ft SW swell with very strong energy (7716), but cross-on winds from the ENE – that’s a kite-surfing kind of day for sure.
Best bet: Thursday 10th. Wednesday 16th is a promising backup from further out. Otherwise, it’s mostly average or small.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri morning, light winds from the NE by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 22 | S 18 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1817 | 1537 | 878 | 400 | 356 | 350 | 231 | 680 | 4084 | 2417 | 1212 | 673 | 475 | 745 | 820 | 682 | 1050 | 1043 | 1144 | 1169 | 521 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | 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 | 8:19PM1.19m | 9:14AM1.01m | 10:43PM1.09m | 12:16PM1.06m | 00:52AM1.19m | 1:33PM1.26m | 1:51AM1.35m | 2:19PM1.46m | 2:33AM1.49m | 2:56PM1.63m | 3:09AM1.60m | 3:29PM1.76m | 3:41AM1.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:46PM0.51m | 2:53AM0.62m | 3:33PM0.67m | 5:39AM0.64m | 6:28PM0.62m | 7:16AM0.48m | 7:43PM0.44m | 8:04AM0.30m | 8:29PM0.27m | 8:41AM0.15m | 9:06PM0.14m | 9:14AM0.03m | 9:39PM0.04m | ||||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | |
mm | 7 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 19 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 18 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
142 | 30 | 878 | 400 | 258 | 350 | 231 | 167 | 4084 | 2417 | 1212 | 673 | 287 | 112 | 50 | 40 | 21 | 20 | 708 | 724 | 521 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 8 | S 15 | S 14 | E 10 | SE 8 | E 10 | SSW 22 | — | — | — | SW 14 | S 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SE 12 | SW 16 |
— | 18 | 116 | 140 | 51 | 69 | 127 | 680 | — | — | — | 248 | 6 | 58 | 23 | 13 | 11 | 21 | 32 | 23 | 66 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 18 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | SE 7 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 11 | SSE 13 | SSW 13 | SE 13 |
— | 6 | 49 | 54 | 51 | — | 33 | 56 | — | — | — | — | — | 82 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 16 | 17 | 27 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSE 10 | — | ENE 5 | ESE 8 | E 10 | E 5 | E 9 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SW 4 |
1817 | 1537 | — | 38 | 356 | 194 | 48 | 332 | 190 | 329 | 512 | 469 | 475 | 745 | 820 | 682 | 1050 | 1043 | 1144 | 1169 | 27 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 961 | 1022 | 616 | 294 | 1019 | 38 | 294 | 294 | 294 | 403 | 588 | 261 | 181 | 623 | 281 | 216 | 396 | 108 | 0 | 0 | 33 |
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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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