Coffee Bay Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s coming up at Coffee Bay Point. This is a point break that’s fairly consistent and works best with a swell from the SSE. Water temp is sitting at 71°, which is about a degree and a half warmer than usual for this time of year – nothing crazy, but a nice little bonus.

Alright, the first session worth paddling out for is Monday morning, August 24. It’s tiny – 2ft from the SSW – but with glassy conditions and a clean 11-second period, it’ll be rideable if you’re on a log. The energy is weak (238), so don’t expect much punch. Monday afternoon drops even smaller to 1ft, though still glassy and with a longer 14-second period. Keep your expectations low.

Tuesday morning, August 25, sees a jump to 5ft from the SSW with a 15-second period, but the wind is cross-shore and light. The energy is moderate (966), but the conditions are just okay. Tuesday afternoon is similar at 5ft, with a longer 17-second period and more energy (1438), but the cross-shore wind starts to build, putting a bit of chop on the surface. Not great.

Now, Wednesday morning, August 26 – this is the first real standout. It’s 5ft from the SSW, 17-second period, and glassy. The energy is strong (1566), and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is a long-period groundswell, so at a point break like Coffee Bay Point, it should line up nicely with clean, powerful waves. If you’re an intermediate or better, get in the water early. Wednesday afternoon goes downhill with onshore wind and 8ft – messy.

Thursday, August 27, is a write-off. Near gale cross-onshore winds, 6ft to 10ft – blown out, no good. Same story through Friday and Saturday, with strong onshore winds and big, lumpy surf up to 12ft. This stretch is more for kite surfers than paddle surfers.

Sunday, August 30, things start to clean up. Morning sees 8ft from the ENE with a clean cross-off wind, but the energy is still moderate (1290). It’s marginal, but the surf is cleaner. Sunday afternoon is similar at 8ft. Monday, August 31, morning has 10ft from the SSW, still clean, with energy at 1890. The afternoon is the second standout: 8ft from the SSW, 9-second period, but with clean cross-off wind and a score that says excellent for experienced surfers. The energy is moderate (1426), but the conditions are good. This is a solid option for the more experienced crew.

Tuesday, September 1, drops to 6ft, then 5ft, with clean winds but moderate energy. Worth a look if you’re keen. Wednesday, September 2, is poor with onshore wind. Thursday, September 3, morning has a surprise: 3ft from the SSW, 13-second period, and glassy. The energy is moderate (836), and the conditions are expected to be very good. A small but clean session.

Friday, September 4, morning has 10ft from the SSW, 12-second period, clean cross-off, but the wind is fresh. The energy is very strong (5353). This is promising but the afternoon gets blown out with near gale winds. Saturday, September 5, sees 13ft from the S with near gale winds – big but messy. Sunday, September 6, settles to 8ft from the S, clean, with moderate energy (2800). A decent session for experienced surfers.

Monday, September 7, turns poor again with cross-onshore winds. Tuesday, September 8, morning has a massive 13ft from the S with an 18-second period and energy at 9876 – that’s very strong. The wind is cross-onshore, so it’s marginal, but for experts only. This is a long-range look, so keep an eye on it.

Best on offer: Wednesday morning, August 26, and Monday afternoon, August 31. The 26th has the glass and the long-period groundswell, the 31st has the clean cross-off and solid size. Get out there.

Rusty.

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