Coffee Bay Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.97° S 29.17° E

Coffee Bay Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Coffee Bay Point sea temperature is
20.3°C
0.1° 

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 8 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, ENE swell with 2,683 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 11th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 11th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 14th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve got the scoop on what’s happening at our local stretch of coast. Let’s get straight into it.

Right now, the first couple of days are a bit of a write-off. We’ve got some swell, but the wind is just nasty. It’s a tough start, but hang in there because things should start to clean up by Thursday the 10th.

We’re looking at Coffee Bay Point as the main spot. It’s a fairly exposed point break, so it needs a decent swell to get going, and it’s a fairly consistent setup for intermediates. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Thursday morning (10th September). The swell drops to 6 ft from the ENE with a 9-second period, and the wind switches to a light cross-offshore from the SSW. That’s going to clean things up nicely. The combined energy is moderate at 482, and it’s looking like clean, rideable waves. Thursday afternoon holds similar, with 5 ft swell and light cross-off winds. It’s not pumping, but it’s a lot better than the early week mess.

Friday the 11th is a bit smaller, with 3 ft of swell, but still clean in the morning. The energy is low (316), so you’ll be hunting for the better sets. Friday afternoon gets a bit of a cross-shore bump, but it’s still surfable.

The weekend is a bit of a mixed bag. Saturday the 12th gets messy again with onshore winds and choppy conditions, so I’d skip it. Sunday the 13th has a weird one – a long-period swell from the SSW (16 seconds) but it’s blowing onshore and the wave comment is poor. The energy is strong (1029), but the wind is going to ruin it. That’s a kite surfer’s day, not a paddle surfer’s.
Monday the 14th is a full-on mess. The wind is howling at 28 mph and the swell is 12 ft. That’s way too big for most, and it’s just blown out. Steer clear.

The standouts? For me, the best of the whole window is Thursday the 10th. It’s the cleanest, most manageable surf we’re going to see. The cross-off wind and the 5 ft to 6 ft swell from the ENE are a solid combo for a point break like Coffee Bay. It’s not epic, but it’s the best we’ve got.

Looking further ahead, the 21st of September (Monday) has some interesting potential. We’ve got a very long-period groundswell from the SSW (19-20 seconds), and the energy is enormous (1246 to 3590). The problem is the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s likely to be choppy. For a point break, that long period could be a bit straight, but it’s a big swell. It’s a promising but less certain prospect, being over a week away. The 23rd of September (Wednesday) also looks cleaner with a cross-off wind and a 6 ft SSW swell, but again, that’s a long way off.

Overall, it’s a patchy forecast. The first few days are a write-off, then we get a clean window on Thursday and Friday of the first week. The following week is a mix of strong wind, big swell, and messy conditions, with a few glimmers of hope. It’s not a classic run, but there’s a few sessions to be had if you pick your moments.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon morning).

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8
2.5
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2.1
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1.7
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9
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SSW
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SSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
477
840
460
574
869
446
351
258
169
173
144
243
185
280
493
434
268
817
2367
1754
Wind (km/h)
30
NE
15
NE
20
NE
30
NE
20
NE
25
SSW
20
SSW
20
SW
20
SSW
15
SSE
15
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High Tide
2:19PM1.46m
2:33AM1.49m
2:56PM1.63m
3:09AM1.60m
3:29PM1.76m
3:41AM1.67m
4:00PM1.82m
4:12AM1.69m
4:29PM1.83m
4:40AM1.67m
4:57PM1.78m
5:08AM1.61m
5:23PM1.69m
Low Tide
8:29PM0.27m
8:41AM0.15m
9:06PM0.14m
9:14AM0.03m
9:39PM0.04m
9:45AM-0.03m
10:09PM0.00m
10:14AM-0.05m
10:38PM0.01m
10:42AM-0.02m
11:05PM0.05m
11:09AM0.05m
11:31PM0.13m
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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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