
Surf Forecasts:
Coffee Bay Point surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, S swell with 6,418 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period with SSE 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 03) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coffee Bay Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Coffee Bay Point.
The next week and a half starts off with some size, but you’ll need to pick your moments. The first few days have a solid SSE swell rolling in, hitting 8ft on Friday 3rd July afternoon, but the wind is a cross-shore 9 mph from the south, and the water’s a warm 70°F, which is about normal for the time of year. The energy is strong, with a combined swell energy of 2684, so there’s plenty of push, but conditions are only marginal.
The real standout comes early on Saturday 4th July morning. We’ve got glassy conditions, wind from the WSW at just 3 mph, and a 8ft SSE swell with a solid 12-second period. This is prime for experienced surfers – clean, powerful, and the point will be linking up nicely. Energy’s still high at 1985. If you’re an intermediate or above, this is the session to aim for.
After that, things drop off quickly. By Sunday 5th, the swell drops to 5ft from the SE, and the wind turns cross-onshore, making for poor conditions. We then go through a long stretch of flat to weak surf. From Monday 6th through to Tuesday 7th, we’re looking at waves under 3ft, sometimes glassy but really weak, with combined energy down around 200 to 317. There’s a sneaky long-period SW groundswell on Tuesday 7th morning, but it’s only 2ft – barely a ripple.
It’s not until Thursday 9th July morning that we see life again. A clean, glassy morning with the wind dead calm, a 6ft S swell at 12 seconds, and a combined energy of 1055. That’s a very good session for experienced surfers – clean and punchy on the point. But it doesn’t last – by afternoon, onshore wind ruins it.
Then, get ready for the big one. Friday 10th July afternoon ramps up fast: a 10ft S swell with a very long 17-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 4951. That’s a lot of water moving. The wind is cross-shore at 9 mph, so it won’t be glassy, but for experts, this is a serious groundswell. The long period means it’ll stand up nicely at the point, with long lulls between sets making paddling easier. Conditions are rated as marginal, but the raw energy is there.
Saturday 11th morning still has a 10ft S swell, but the wind turns cross-onshore and the period drops to 15 seconds, so it’s less attractive. After that, the swell fades through Sunday 12th and into the following week, with a few glassy windows but nothing that really fires until Thursday 16th July morning. That morning offers a glassy 4ft SSW swell with a very long 15-second period, combined energy of 687, and conditions looking very good for the experienced crew.
Friday 17th holds some size at 6ft SSW, but the cross-onshore wind keeps it from being a standout. And by Saturday 18th, strong cross-offshore winds blow it out.
Overall, the best two windows are without doubt Saturday 4th July morning – glassy, 8ft SSE with 12-second period – and Friday 10th July afternoon – a huge 10ft S groundswell with 17-second period for the experts. If you’re not in the water for those, you’ve missed the plot.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 6 | S 8 | S 12 | S 12 | S 10 | S 16 |
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2213 | 3344 | 1906 | 1236 | 836 | 537 | 406 | 224 | 147 | 100 | 79 | 211 | 140 | 200 | 136 | 331 | 253 | 980 | 909 | 312 | 1925 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:57PM1.50m | 5:59AM1.46m | 6:30PM1.49m | 6:34AM1.41m | 7:07PM1.47m | 7:12AM1.33m | 7:49PM1.43m | 7:59AM1.25m | 8:40PM1.38m | 9:00AM1.16m | 9:47PM1.33m | 10:24AM1.11m | 11:11PM1.32m | 12:00PM1.13m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:58PM0.31m | 12:11PM0.19m | 00:34AM0.34m | 12:45PM0.23m | 1:15AM0.38m | 1:23PM0.29m | 2:03AM0.43m | 2:09PM0.37m | 3:03AM0.48m | 3:07PM0.44m | 4:19AM0.51m | 4:26PM0.50m | 5:48AM0.49m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | |
5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | 5:13 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 26 | 28 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 22 | 24 | 16 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | NE 7 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 10 | S 16 |
2213 | 3344 | 1906 | 1236 | 836 | 537 | 406 | 224 | 147 | 100 | 79 | 61 | 66 | 200 | 136 | 13 | 136 | 980 | 909 | 312 | 1925 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | S 10 | S 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | SSW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | E 9 | SSW 13 | ENE 8 |
418 | 47 | 71 | 67 | 40 | 66 | 41 | 50 | 32 | 26 | 32 | 211 | 140 | 66 | 37 | 22 | 77 | 67 | 7 | 261 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | SW 10 | S 20 | SW 19 | S 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 8 | E 9 | SE 13 |
53 | 28 | 8 | 14 | 30 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 21 | 27 | 37 | 45 | 33 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | — | — | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | SSW 6 | S 8 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 7 | 35 | 132 | — | — | 91 | — | — | — | — | 331 | 253 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 38 | 181 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 456 | 6 | 0 | 261 | 0 | 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.











