Coffee Bay Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s comin’ up for our little corner of the coast.

Right now, we’re in a bit of a flat patch. The first real swell to talk about doesn’t show until late in the week, so we’ve got a few days of waitin’ ahead. The water temp here is sittin’ right around 69°F, which is dead average for this time of year.

Wednesday 9th and Thursday 10th are a write-off. Small, messy, and onshore – not worth paddlin’ out.

Friday 11th September morning brings a tiny clean-ish wave at Coffee Bay Point, a S 12 mph cross-off wind keepin’ things tidy. Swell is only 3ft from the SSE, period 9 seconds. The combined energy is just (315) – weak. The afternoon drops to 3ft and goes onshore again. Not our day.

Saturday 12th is a total mess. Strong onshore ENE wind, rain, and the swell period drops to a pathetic 6 seconds by the afternoon. Kite surfers might have fun, but for us? Leave the board at home.

Sunday 13th is interesting but frustratin’. A long-period groundswell rolls in from the SSW with a 16-second period and combined energy (1335). That’s proper juice. But it’s 4ft in the mornin’ with onshore ENE wind, and by the afternoon it’s 3ft but cross-onshore and choppy. The potential is there, but the conditions won’t line up. Maybe a sneaky early session if the wind drops, but it’s a gamble.

Monday 14th is big and ugly. Swell builds to 13ft by the afternoon, but it’s a NE cross-onshore gale at 25 mph. Combined energy hits (2860) – that’s a lot of power. Unless you’re an absolute expert lookin’ for a beatin’, stay well clear. This is a heavy-weather day.

Tuesday 15th mornin’ is the first half-decent shout. Swell drops to a more manageable 6ft from the E, period 10 seconds. Combined energy (824) is moderate. SSE wind at 9 mph keeps it cross-onshore and a bit lumpy, but it’s rideable for intermediates.

Wednesday 16th is messy again. Big SSW swell (10ft) but with a short 8-second period and strong cross-shore wind. Combined energy (1309) but the quality is poor.

Thursday 17th mornin’ sees the swell fade to 2ft, but the wind is a clean cross-off from the SW. Period is a long 15 seconds. It’s clean, but just about no wave height. A log might get a glide.

Friday 18th is the standout for this forecast. The afternoon is the pick: 8ft from the ESE, 10-second period, with a clean S 12 mph cross-off wind. Combined energy is (1436). That’s moderate-to-strong energy, clean faces, and a good size for intermediate surfers. It’s still a bit big for beginners, but for the rest of us, this is the window to circle. Crowds can be possible here, so get out there early.

Saturday 19th is onshore and choppy again. 8ft from the ESE with 12-second period, but ENE 19 mph kills it.

Sunday 20th mornin’ is worth a look. A crisp SSW 19 mph cross-off wind cleans up a 6ft ESE swell with a 12-second period. Combined energy (1349). It’s solid and clean, but that wind is strong – it’ll be a battle to get out.

From Monday 21st onwards, the outlook fades back into mediocrity. Small, onshore, or cross-shore chop. Nothin’ to get excited about.

Bottom line: The clear winner is Friday 18th September afternoon at Coffee Bay Point. Solid 8ft ESE swell, clean offshore wind, good energy. Thursday 15th mornin’ and Sunday 20th mornin’ are decent secondary options, but Friday is the one to plan for.

Stay keen, and keep an eye on the sky.

Rusty.

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