
Surf Forecasts:
Coffee Bay Point surf forecast from 21 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 29 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with 1,280 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s 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 Wednesday (Sep 23) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 29th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coffee Bay Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Fri night, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the SW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 8 | SSW 15 | ENE 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | E 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 6 | S 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
113 | 121 | 221 | 329 | 353 | 191 | 107 | 90 | 83 | 498 | 569 | 402 | 226 | 131 | 408 | 549 | 277 | 347 | 846 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:26AM1.14m | 1:53PM1.25m | 1:58AM1.29m | 2:18PM1.41m | 2:25AM1.42m | 2:43PM1.57m | 2:53AM1.54m | 3:09PM1.70m | 3:20AM1.63m | 3:36PM1.79m | 3:49AM1.68m | 4:04PM1.84m | 4:18AM1.69m | ||||||
Low Tide | 7:38AM0.50m | 7:57PM0.49m | 8:04AM0.35m | 8:24PM0.34m | 8:30AM0.22m | 8:50PM0.20m | 8:55AM0.10m | 9:17PM0.08m | 9:22AM0.01m | 9:45PM-0.00m | 9:50AM-0.04m | 10:14PM-0.04m | |||||||
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | |
5:58 | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 5 | 2 | 9 |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 13 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | E 7 | E 7 | SSW 12 | E 7 | SSW 14 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 |
113 | 94 | 43 | 39 | 258 | 191 | 107 | 90 | 83 | 498 | 569 | 130 | 117 | 98 | 163 | 549 | 192 | 104 | 44 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | S 6 | SSW 14 | S 15 | S 14 | S 12 | S 11 | E 8 | S 5 | ESE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 15 | ENE 7 | SSW 13 | S 18 | S 15 |
54 | 16 | 81 | 116 | 132 | 103 | 85 | 46 | 25 | 147 | 79 | 402 | 226 | 35 | 408 | 140 | 277 | 6 | 38 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SSW 15 | SSW 9 | SW 13 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 11 | E 8 | SSE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSW 16 | S 12 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | — | SW 16 |
5 | 121 | 16 | 44 | 14 | 20 | 35 | 55 | 49 | 83 | 20 | 67 | 34 | 86 | 103 | 20 | 7 | — | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 2 | ENE 3 | ENE 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | — | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | — | ENE 8 | ESE 8 | — | E 7 | E 7 | — | ENE 7 | SW 2 | SSW 6 | S 9 |
1 | 1 | 221 | 329 | 353 | — | 53 | 29 | — | 51 | 163 | — | 159 | 131 | — | 237 | 1 | 347 | 846 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 294 | 294 | 216 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 243 | 11 | 181 | 108 | 38 | 0 | 11 | 199 | 377 | 583 | 243 |
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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.










