Coffee Bay Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s have a look at what’s going on. Rusty here, checking the pulses for the next couple of weeks.

First off, I’ve gotta be straight with you – the start of the outlook is a rough one. We’re looking at near-continuous poor conditions right through the first week, with nothing worth paddling out for. The wind is a constant problem, mostly cross-on from the NE, and the swell is a mess of short-period, wind-affected chop. It’s gonna be a frustrating wait.

The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Thursday, 10 September at Coffee Bay Point. Even then, it’s only marginal. The swell is a modest 6ft from the ENE, with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate at 553. The wind finally swings around to a light cross-off from the SSW, so the surface will be clean. It’s not a standout, but it’s the first breathable air in a week of crap.

The tide might be a bit tricky, so don't expect perfection, but it's a chance to get wet.

The real window, the one that’s got my attention, opens up on Friday, 11 September. The morning session is looking like the pick of the entire forecast. The swell drops back to 3ft, but it’s a proper groundswell from the SSW with a long 14-second period. That’s the kind of energy that wraps around the point and lines up beautifully. The wind is a gentle cross-off from the SSW, keeping the surface glassy. The wave comment says “expect good surf conditions,” and I’ll second that. It’s a point break, so that long period will work a treat, drawing out the lines. Get in the water early.

The following week is a mixed bag. The 14th and 15th of September show some promise, with a building SSW groundswell (13-second period) and clean conditions on the 15th Tuesday afternoon. The swell hits 6ft, and the combined energy is strong at 1665 on Tuesday morning. That’s a lot of water moving. The wind is a cross-off, so it’ll be clean. This is a solid, punchy option for the intermediate crew.

Later in the second week, things get messy again with strong NE winds and choppy conditions, but there’s another clean window on Friday, 18 September in the afternoon. A small, clean 4ft swell from the South with a 10-second period, light wind, and “expect good surf conditions.” It’s a tiny, fun little window to end the outlook on.

The standout call: Without a doubt, the Friday morning, 11 September session at Coffee Bay Point. That 3ft groundswell with a 14-second period, glassy cross-off wind, and a clean point break setup is the surfer’s dream. It’s not big, but it’s perfect. Get on it.

The runner-up: The Tuesday, 15 September afternoon. That 6ft SSW groundswell with a 13-second period and clean conditions offers a bit more power for a solid session.

Water temp is sitting at 68°F, which is right on average for this time of year. No surprises there.

Rusty.

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