Coffee Bay Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s brewing for Coffee Bay Point. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s some real potential in the second week if you’re patient.

The early part of the period is a write-off, unfortunately. From Monday the 7th right through to Wednesday the 9th, we’re dealing with a strong, persistent onshore wind from the ENE. It’s a fresh to strong breeze, making the surf cross-on and lumpy. The swell is there, running 6ft to 8ft, but it’s messy and not worth paddling out for. The wave energy is high, with a combined energy reading of up to 3202, but it’s all wind chop.

Things start to look a little more promising on Thursday the 10th. The wind swings around to a gentle SSW cross-off, and the sea cleans up nicely. The swell drops to a more manageable 5ft to 5ft from the ENE. It’s still not big, but the clean conditions are a welcome change. The energy is moderate at 440. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing to worry about on that front.

Friday the 11th is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning has a clean 2ft SSW swell with a long 15-second period, but it’s marginal. The afternoon sees it drop further to 2ft and goes cross-on, so not worth getting excited about.

We hit another rough patch from Saturday the 12th through to Monday the 14th morning. The wind turns back onshore, and the swell is a mix of short-period ENE energy. The real story, though, is what’s coming. The standout, and the best bet in the whole window, is Saturday the 19th of September. Early morning, the wind goes completely glassy – zero, calm. The swell is a solid 12ft from the ENE, with a short, punchy 8-second period. It’s a big, powerful swell (combined energy of 2857), making it a true expert-only session. For those who can handle it, it’s going to be clean and perfect. Expect crowds to be possible here, as it’s a rare day of perfection.

Prior to that, the week of the 14th has some moments. Monday afternoon the 14th has a clean 5ft E swell with a light SSW cross-off, and the energy is moderate. Not a standout, but a clean, fun option. Then we get a big pulse of energy on Thursday the 17th. The afternoon shows a massive 15ft S swell with a moderate 11-second period, and a combined energy of 4764. That’s very strong wave energy. The wind is a moderate cross-shore, creating a bit of a cross-chop. This is a massive, powerful swell, and it’s going to be a wild, expert-only day. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for most.

The 19th is the clear winner. The morning of the 20th of September is also worth a look, with a 10ft ENE swell, a 10-second period, and a light S cross-shore wind. It’s clean with moderate energy (3307), but it’s not quite as perfect as the day before.

The last few days of the outlook, the 21st and 22nd, fade back into smaller, onshore conditions. The 22nd offers a clean 4ft ENE swell with a SSW cross-off, but it’s not enough to get too worked up about.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a dud. The second week has some serious power, with the absolute standout being the glassy, 12ft swell on the morning of Saturday the 19th. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. The long-range stuff on the 20th is promising but less certain.

Rusty.

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