Surf Forecasts:
Coffee Bay Point surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 1,024 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with E 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Coffee Bay Point in the next 16 days are 1.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coffee Bay Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let's have a look at what's on the cards for Coffee Bay Point. It's a classic point break setup, fairly exposed to the southerly pulse, and it's a spot that handles swell well.
We've got a bit of a slow start, but once it comes in, there are a couple of real gems hiding in this 16-day window.
The first real chance of a surf kicks off on Saturday the 15th. Saturday morning is pretty average—a small 3ft easterly swell with a modest 11-second period, but the wind is a cross-off from the SSW. It's clean, but the energy is weak (284). It's the afternoon that gets the heart beating though. The wind drops to a glassy ESE breeze, and the swell bumps up to 5ft from the east, with a decent 10-second period. The combined energy is moderate (423), and the conditions are described as glassy. That is a beautiful window for a few long, clean lines on the point. This is the standout of the early part.
Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th are a write-off with onshore winds and choppy conditions. Tuesday the 18th has a bit more size but the quality is marginal.
Now, looking ahead, the real treat is for the 22nd of August. Saturday morning is calling for an excellent session. The swell is 5ft from the SSW, with a very long 19-second period. Combined energy is massive (1797), and with a light WNW cross-off breeze, it’ll be glassy. That's groundswell perfection for a point break, and the long period means the sets will have real power and shape. The afternoon gets bigger, with a 10ft SSW swell and strong cross-off wind, but that's pushing into expert territory with heavy energy (3813).
Sunday the 23rd is blown out by strong winds, though still clean.
Monday the 24th morning is another cracker. A 7ft south swell with a 13-second period and a light SW cross-off wind. Excellent conditions for experienced surfers, with very strong wave energy (1690). That’s a serious second standout.
Beyond that, the rest of the period sees a lot of onshore winds and messy conditions, so the two big days to circle are the 15th afternoon for a clean, fun size session, and the 22nd morning for a proper groundswell feast.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 10 | ENE 11 | E 11 | E 11 | ENE 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 143 | 347 | 541 | 231 | 284 | 894 | 525 | 346 | 235 | 179 | 136 | 101 | 384 | 427 | 331 | 237 | 452 | 1024 | 529 | 317 | 156 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:32PM1.77m | 5:40AM1.59m | 6:02PM1.69m | 6:09AM1.49m | 6:31PM1.56m | 6:38AM1.37m | 6:59PM1.42m | 7:06AM1.24m | 7:29PM1.27m | 7:37AM1.10m | 8:07PM1.12m | 8:30AM0.96m | 9:52PM0.99m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:14AM-0.03m | 11:39PM0.10m | 11:43AM0.04m | 00:10AM0.19m | 12:12PM0.15m | 00:39AM0.29m | 12:41PM0.28m | 1:08AM0.42m | 1:10PM0.43m | 1:42AM0.55m | 1:43PM0.58m | 2:33AM0.68m | 2:43PM0.72m | ||||||||
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 27 |
Feels °C | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 10 | E 11 | E 7 | E 11 | ENE 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 121 | 347 | 375 | 113 | 284 | 894 | 525 | 346 | 235 | 179 | 136 | 101 | 384 | 427 | 331 | 237 | 452 | 1024 | 529 | 317 | 91 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | SSW 4 | S 12 | E 11 | S 10 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SW 9 | SW 15 | S 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 143 | 3 | 11 | 231 | 8 | 23 | 11 | 36 | 101 | 21 | 56 | 24 | 74 | 73 | 69 | 33 | 32 | 21 | — | — | 156 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | S 11 | SW 12 | S 10 | SSW 16 | SW 11 | — | SW 16 | SSW 8 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 20 | 20 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 24 | 29 | — | 67 | 6 | 100 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 84 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 2 | — | ENE 11 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | E 4 | ENE 5 | E 6 | ENE 6 | WNW 3 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 541 | 156 | 220 | 650 | 5 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 22 | — | — | — | — | 24 | 11 | 42 | 76 | 115 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 0 | 11 | 216 | 261 | 1 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 6 | 1 | 181 | 38 | 1 | 0 | 33 | 11 | 294 | 294 | 0 |
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