Coffee Bay Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about Coffee Bay Point. The water is running a touch warmer than usual at 72°F, so you might get away with less rubber than you think. The wave energy is going to fluctuate, so you need to pick your windows.

The first chance to get wet is Saturday, July 4th in the afternoon. We’ve got a solid 7ft swell from the SSE, with a long 12-second period and some serious energy pushing in. That’s a big, powerful wave for experienced surfers only. The wind is a light cross-onshore, so it won't be perfect, but it’s doable. Sunday the 5th has some swell in the morning, but the afternoon wind will ruin it.

Monday, July 6th is my top pick for the average surfer. The morning is glassy, completely clean, with a tiny 3ft SE swell. It’s a small-wave special, perfect for your longboard or a fun mid-length. The energy is low, but the quality of the ride will be high.

From the 7th through the 12th of July, it’s pretty ugly. Consistent onshore winds, messy seas, and rain making it a no-go. Wednesday the 8th shows 7ft but it’s a short-period, wind-blown mess. Friday, July 10th afternoon is the big boy’s window. A 7ft S swell with a very long 16-second period is packing a huge amount of energy. For a point break like this, that long-period groundswell can create some epic, long walls, but it’s for experts only who know how to handle that kind of juice. The wind is a light cross-shore, so the shape will be there.

The weather then gets nasty from the 11th to the 15th with strong winds and storms.

Things finally turn around on Wednesday, July 13th morning. A clean 6ft swell with a light offshore wind from the W. The period is short, but the offshore wind will groom it into clean, fun lines. Thursday, July 16th morning is another glassy morning with a 4ft E swell. Small and clean.

Friday, July 17th is a cracker. Both morning and afternoon are glassy. The morning is dead calm with a 3ft E swell, and the afternoon glass-off brings a 4ft SSW swell. Two clean sessions in one day is a win.

The final weekend sees the wind turn a bit onshore, but Sunday, July 19th morning still looks good with a 5ft S swell and a light offshore breeze.

My call? For the best all-round, most user-friendly session, hit Monday, July 6th morning for the glassy small waves. For the power surfers, Friday, July 10th afternoon has the heavy energy but demands respect. The most reliable conditions for a good surf are on Friday, July 17th with two glassy windows. Expect some company at the Point on the better days; it’s a spot that gets attention.

Rusty.

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