Coffee Bay Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.97° S 29.17° E

Coffee Bay Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Coffee Bay Point sea temperature is
17.0°C
3.5° 

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 13 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, ENE swell with 5,162 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 3.5m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s is also forecast. 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 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 14th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 14th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 14th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's brewing for Coffee Bay Point over the next couple of weeks.

First off, the water is running a very unusual 4° colder than normal for this time of year, so you're going to want a good steamer or a thick spring suit if you're paddling out at Coffee Bay Point. The whole start of the period is a write-off, honestly. From Sunday the 13th right through to Tuesday the 15th, we've got messy onshore winds and big, lumpy swell. That swell energy is huge (values over 1000, even hitting 3522 on Monday afternoon), but with strong onshore winds, it's just a washing machine. Not worth a look for a paddle surfer—that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The first glimmer of hope comes on Wednesday morning, the 16th. We've got a clean 5 ft swell from the east, with a period of 10 seconds, and a cross-offshore wind. The energy is still moderate (922). It's a marginal call, but that clean face is a step in the right direction. Thursday the 17th morning is also clean with a 6 ft SSE swell (729 energy), but it's short-period at 7 seconds and there's moderate rain around. Not a standout, but a possible sneaky session if you're keen.

Then we hit a big dry spell. From Thursday afternoon through to Monday the 21st morning, it's all onshore wind, poor conditions, and weak or messy swell. Nothing doing.

Now, here's the one true standout in the whole outlook. Monday the 21st afternoon at Coffee Bay Point. The wind swings to a light cross-offshore from the SSW, and we get a clean 7 ft swell from the ENE, with a moderate energy level of 1053 and a period of 8 seconds. The forecast says "expect very good surf conditions" – that's the best call in the whole 16 days. The swell is a bit punchy at 7 ft, so it'll be solid for intermediates; it's not too big for a confident surfer, but beginners might find it a handful. The cross-offshore wind will keep the faces clean. Crowds are possible here sometimes, so expect some company on the best day of the fortnight.

After that, it gets messy again until Wednesday the 23rd morning, when we see a big, clean 10 ft ENE groundswell with a strong breeze (2750 energy) and cross-off wind. That's a big, powerful wave – expert territory only, with period of 9 seconds. It's a marginal call, but if you're a charger, it's worth a look. Wednesday afternoon is still clean with a 7 ft swell (1440 energy), a much more manageable size for a good intermediate.

The rest of the period into late September is a mix of onshore winds and small, weak swells. Nothing to get excited about. Overall, there's a big gap of poor surf from the start, then one solid afternoon on the 21st, and then a couple of big, clean days for the brave on the 23rd. Keep your eyes on that Monday the 21st – that's your best bet.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Mon night, min 19°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the E by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 58mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1291
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914
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520
418
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
4:57PM1.78m
5:08AM1.61m
5:23PM1.69m
5:34AM1.52m
5:48PM1.56m
5:59AM1.41m
6:12PM1.42m
6:23AM1.28m
6:36PM1.27m
6:48AM1.13m
7:04PM1.12m
7:24AM0.98m
7:58PM0.97m
Low Tide
10:42AM-0.02m
11:05PM0.05m
11:09AM0.05m
11:31PM0.13m
11:35AM0.15m
11:56PM0.24m
12:00PM0.28m
00:22AM0.37m
12:26PM0.43m
00:49AM0.51m
12:53PM0.58m
1:27AM0.65m
1:35PM0.74m
3:45AM0.77m
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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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