Coffee Bay Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at Coffee Bay Point over the next couple of weeks.

Right now, there’s nothing doing. We’ve got a gap of four days with no surf worth talking about. The first real chance to get wet doesn’t come until Thursday the 9th of July, and even then, it’s a bit of a mixed bag.

Thursday morning the 9th, we see a solid pulse of swell arrive – 8ft from the SSW, with a period of 12 seconds. The combined energy is strong (2683). But the wind is a cross-off from the SW at 15 mph, keeping it clean. This is a big, powerful wave, over 8ft, so this one is strictly for the experienced crew. The afternoon drops a little to 7ft, but the wind picks up to 19 mph. Still clean, but same deal – expert only.

Now, Friday the 10th of July is your standout window. The morning brings a dominant 10ft SSW groundswell, period of 14 seconds, and a combined energy reading of 3097 – that’s very strong. The wind is a gentle cross-off from the SW at 9 mph. The water temp is 72°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. This is excellent, powerful surf for experienced surfers. The long period will give it proper shape at this point break, with good lines and longer lulls between sets. This is the one to aim for.

Saturday the 11th, the swell drops back to 6ft from the S, energy drops to 1084. The wind is a light cross-on from the ENE, so conditions are marginal. Sunday the 12th is similar, with 5ft from the S and light cross-shore winds. Nothing to get excited about.

Monday the 13th, a strong SW wind of 22 mph blows through, with a 4ft S swell – clean but windy, not great. The afternoon brings 8ft from the SSE, but again, strong wind and marginal conditions.

Tuesday the 14th is another day of clean but windy surf, with 5ft to 8ft SSW swells. The period drops to 8-9 seconds on the bigger sets, meaning shorter, steeper waves.

Looking further out, Wednesday the 15th of July morning has potential. A 6ft S swell, period of 9 seconds, and glassy conditions with a light N wind. Energy is a moderate 1002. This is a good, clean option for intermediate surfers. The afternoon turns cross-on and less appealing.

After that, it’s a long run of poor or marginal conditions through to the end of the period. Thursday the 16th is small and messy, Friday the 17th has a tiny 3ft SSW groundswell with glassy conditions in the morning – small but clean for a paddle. Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th are cross-on and choppy. The final days, Monday the 20th to Tuesday the 21st, offer nothing worthwhile.

So, bottom line: if you’ve got the skills, Friday the 10th of July morning is the session to lock in. For something a bit more relaxed, Wednesday the 15th of July morning is your next best bet.

Rusty.

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