Coffee Bay Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.97° S 29.17° E

Coffee Bay Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 16 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Coffee Bay Point sea temperature is
21.2° C
0.8° 

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 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,757 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 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 (Aug 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Coffee Bay Point in the next 16 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 17th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 17th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 21st Aug)6ft (1.9m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, let's talk surf. The next few days are pretty much a total loss, so don't rush out there. It's bumpy, choppy, and the wind's all wrong. Better to wait it out.

The first decent chance comes Monday morning, August 17th. The wind shifts to a light cross-offshore, and the ocean cleans right up. Coffee Bay Point will be seeing about 5ft of east swell at 11 seconds. It’s got decent energy, and with that clean surface, there’ll be some proper waves to be had. The water temp is about 70°, which is normal for this time of year. Monday afternoon stays clean with 5ft, and Tuesday morning follows with 4ft. It's not huge, but it’s clean, and you'll be able to get some fun ones without too much hassle. That's your window.

Then it gets messy again. The wind swings onshore, and the swell fades out to a bunch of lumpy, cross-onshore junk. A flat spell, so you might as well do something else. The next real push comes on the 23rd. A new, powerful SSW groundswell fills in, with waves jumping to 8ft to 8ft at 11 to 13 second intervals. The energy is strong, and on Sunday afternoon it’s cranking. The wind will be up, but it's cross-offshore, so the faces might stay clean. This is for the experienced crew—it’s gonna be big and pushy. The 24th brings in an even bigger pulse, with 10ft of SSW swell and a long 16-second period. That’s a serious groundswell, but the wind turns onshore, making it a thick, challenging day for experts only.

The standout is the afternoon of August 23rd. That 8ft of SSW swell with the cross-off wind and that huge energy reading is the pick of the bunch. It's big, powerful, and a point like this will handle it well. The second best is the morning of the 24th, when that 10ft monster arrives, but the onshore wind will make it a battle. After that, the swell slowly backs off. You get some smaller, clean days near the end of the month, with waves around 3ft and offshore winds—easy, cruisy waves, but nothing special.

So, your game plan is simple: hit it Monday and Tuesday for the clean smaller stuff. Then, hold on for the big, powerful groundswell on the 23rd and 24th. That's where the magic's at.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the SW by Fri night).

Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Direction
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ENE
11
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11
2.2
ENE
11
1.6
E
11
1.4
E
10
1.2
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10
1.1
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9
0.7
SSW
14
0.9
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13
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14
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0.9
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13
0.9
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1.8
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16
1.7
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14
1.3
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13
1.1
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
11
1.8
SSW
6
1.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
731
284
1220
606
424
284
226
173
183
309
362
373
249
325
1531
1106
569
328
138
237
335
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
25
NE
10
N
10
SSW
15
SSW
5
NW
15
SSW
20
SSW
5
NNE
20
NE
15
ENE
25
SW
20
SSW
10
SSE
15
NE
20
NE
30
NE
35
SW
25
SSW
25
SSW
35
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Wind State
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High Tide
6:02PM1.69m
6:09AM1.49m
6:31PM1.56m
6:38AM1.37m
6:59PM1.42m
7:06AM1.24m
7:29PM1.27m
7:37AM1.10m
8:07PM1.12m
8:30AM0.96m
9:52PM0.99m
12:26PM0.93m
00:56AM1.04m
Low Tide
11:43AM0.04m
00:10AM0.19m
12:12PM0.15m
00:39AM0.29m
12:41PM0.28m
1:08AM0.42m
1:10PM0.43m
1:42AM0.55m
1:43PM0.58m
2:33AM0.68m
2:43PM0.72m
5:18AM0.75m
6:19PM0.76m
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6:31
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5:36
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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.

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