Coffee Bay Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.97° S 29.17° E

Coffee Bay Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Coffee Bay Point sea temperature is
21.3°C
0.9° 

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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, S swell with 5,273 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s 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 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 23rd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 23rd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 26th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a long look at what’s cooking at Coffee Bay Point. This is a point break that’s fairly consistent and handles a south-southeast swell best, so we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag over the next two weeks.

The first week has some clean windows, but there’s a big gap of blown-out, onshore junk from the 27th of August right through to the 1st of September. The best of the window looks like it’ll be Tuesday the 25th of August.

Sunday, 23rd August – We start with a solid pulse of 10ft SSW swell hammering in, with a period of 10 seconds. The wind is a cross-off 12 mph, so it’s clean, but the wave energy is pumping at 2158 (moderate to strong). It’s a bit of a beast for the average surfer. The afternoon drops to 5ft, but the wind turns cross-shore, killing the vibe.

Monday, 24th August – A real drop-off. Tiny 1ft to 2ft SSW swell. The morning is cross-on, but the afternoon goes glassy. You can probably get a longboard out for a mellow paddle, but the energy is weak (159).

Tuesday, 25th August – The Standout – This is the one. Morning brings 5ft SSW swell at 15 seconds (long period groundswell) with a clean cross-off wind. Combined energy hits 863 (moderate). The afternoon bumps up to 5ft and the period stretches to 17 seconds, with energy at 1507. This is proper point-break territory. The wind stays cross-off, and the waves will have shape and power. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no shock to the system.

Wednesday, 26th August – Swell jumps to 7ft in the morning, still 17 seconds, but light rain and a cross-on wind start to mess it up. The afternoon turns into a full-blown onshore disaster with 8ft and 12 mph easterly wind. Not worth it.

Thursday, 27th August to Sunday, 31st August – A long stretch of rubbish. The wind cranks out of the northeast, often 18 to 31 mph, with cross-on conditions. Swell stays between 6ft and 10ft, but it’s all blown out. The spot is a point, so it might hold some lines, but this is kite-surfing weather, not paddle surfing. There’s a brief window on the 30th with a cross-off wind, but the swell is messy from the ENE.

Monday, 1st September to Friday, 5th September – More of the same. The wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, with moderate to fresh breezes. There’s a 4ft SSW swell on Wednesday the 2nd with a clean cross-off, but the energy is low (1049). Not enough to get excited about.

Saturday, 6th September – The Long-Range Promise – This is a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it. The morning is absolutely glassy, dead calm, with a 8ft ENE swell. The period is short at 8 seconds, but for a point break that can handle a straight wall, this could be excellent for experienced surfers. The energy is pumping at 2031 (strong). The afternoon falls apart with onshore wind, but that morning session could be the sleeper hit of the forecast.

Overall, don’t waste your time on the blown-out week. Pad up for Tuesday the 25th of August, and maybe pencil in the morning of the 6th of September as a long-shot.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat night, calm by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Wed morning, strong winds from the NE by Thu afternoon).

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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Friday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SSW
10
3
SSW
10
1.6
S
10
1.1
SSW
10
0.7
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
17
1.5
SSW
16
2.1
S
17
2.5
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17
2.5
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15
1.9
S
13
3
ENE
8
2.5
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
9
2.4
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9
2.4
ENE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1288
1508
499
265
105
78
441
845
1496
1082
2651
4372
2830
1264
963
935
737
897
878
Wind (km/h)
35
SW
20
SSW
10
S
5
NNW
5
SE
5
SE
5
W
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
WNW
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20
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High Tide
00:56AM1.04m
1:47PM1.06m
1:52AM1.18m
2:23PM1.22m
2:26AM1.31m
2:51PM1.36m
2:55AM1.43m
3:17PM1.50m
3:22AM1.54m
3:43PM1.62m
3:49AM1.61m
4:09PM1.71m
4:16AM1.66m
Low Tide
7:33AM0.63m
7:45PM0.63m
8:11AM0.49m
8:22PM0.50m
8:39AM0.35m
8:51PM0.37m
9:05AM0.22m
9:19PM0.25m
9:30AM0.11m
9:46PM0.15m
9:55AM0.03m
10:14PM0.08m
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Temp °C
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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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