
Surf Forecasts:
Coffee Bay Point surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, ENE swell with 1,106 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Coffee Bay Point this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Coffee Bay Point in the next 16 days are 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coffee Bay Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the 16-day picture for Coffee Bay Point.
Honestly, mate, it’s a bit of a tough stretch to get overly excited about. The wind is going to be the main enemy for much of the first week or more, with a lot of cross-onshore and onshore breeze messing up what swell is on offer. We’re looking at a full week from Wednesday 12th August before we see anything that’s really worth getting the wettie on for. The water temp is sitting at about 70°, which is basically average for this time of year, so nothing out of the ordinary there.
The first few days are a right write-off. Wednesday 12th has sick southeasterly swell around 6 ft, but it’s blowing 16 mph from the ENE onshore. It’s a miss. Thursday 13th and Friday 14th are much the same story—a bit of swell, but wind is just ruining it. The weekend isn't much better; mornings on Saturday 15th see a weak 5 ft easterly swell with a light cross-on breeze, and by Sunday 16th morning we get a bump in size to 7 ft from the ENE with a long 11-second period. That puts the wave energy at a solid 1663 (moderate), and it’s still cross-on. Not ideal.
Monday 17th is where we start to see a shift. The wind goes cross-off from the SSW at 9 mph, and we get a clean 5 ft easterly swell. It’s still only marginal with the tide, but it’s a lot better than what we’ve seen. Tuesday 18th afternoon has a similar pattern with a clean 5 ft swell from the ENE.
The standout in this whole period, if we’re being honest, is the morning of Wednesday 19th August. We get a clean 5 ft swell from the SSW (which is close to the optimum direction), a 7-second period, and a nice cross-off wind from the SSW at 12 mph. It’s clean. But keep an eye on the afternoon of that same day: the swell pumps up to 10 ft from the SSW, with a wave energy of 1101 (moderate). That’s a proper bit of size, and it’s clean. It’s going to be a bit much for beginners, but for the crew on shortboards and step-ups, it’s the best call of the whole 16 days. Just watch for the bigger sets.
Things go a bit yucky again on Thursday 20th with strong onshore winds. Then we get a few more clean windows with cross-off winds on Friday 21st morning for a smaller 4 ft southerly swell, and again on Saturday 22nd morning with a long 15-second, 3 ft SSW groundswell. That long period is nice for the point, but the size is tiny.
The last week, from 23rd August onwards, is mostly frustrating with onshore winds again. The best bet there is the morning of Tuesday 25th August, with a clean, cross-off 7 ft ENE swell. It’s a bit short-period at 7 seconds, and it’s over a week away, so don’t lock it in just yet. It’s promising, but not certain.
So, bottom line: If you can only surf one day, make it the afternoon of Wednesday 19th August for the clean, big 10 ft SSW swell. The morning of that same day is also a great, more manageable option.
Stay salty,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed night, fresh winds from the NE by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SE 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | SSW 21 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
401 | 390 | 356 | 176 | 346 | 249 | 229 | 342 | 373 | 239 | 449 | 679 | 1008 | 927 | 846 | 595 | 367 | 234 | 179 | 352 | 264 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:49PM1.69m | 4:02AM1.67m | 4:26PM1.78m | 4:36AM1.68m | 5:00PM1.80m | 5:09AM1.65m | 5:32PM1.77m | 5:40AM1.59m | 6:02PM1.69m | 6:09AM1.49m | 6:31PM1.56m | 6:38AM1.37m | 6:59PM1.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:35AM0.05m | 9:57PM0.08m | 10:10AM-0.03m | 10:33PM0.04m | 10:42AM-0.06m | 11:07PM0.05m | 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 | |||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 25 | 24 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 10 | E 9 | SE 8 | SSW 18 | E 10 | SW 16 | E 7 | E 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | S 10 | ENE 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 7 | E 8 |
401 | 250 | 356 | 175 | 69 | 182 | 98 | 64 | 272 | 239 | 449 | 495 | 639 | 9 | 846 | 595 | 367 | 234 | 179 | 13 | 264 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 21 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | S 9 | E 10 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 12 | S 10 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SSW 6 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SW 14 |
193 | 109 | 112 | 94 | 346 | 53 | 103 | 6 | 102 | 20 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 31 | 12 | 5 | 29 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | S 10 | S 9 | S 11 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | — | SW 11 | SW 15 | — | SW 14 | SW 11 | SSW 15 | SSE 6 |
32 | 65 | 121 | 176 | 177 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 22 | 4 | 13 | 7 | 6 | — | 5 | 9 | — | 7 | 19 | 21 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 8 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | ENE 9 | S 6 |
282 | 390 | — | — | 241 | 249 | 229 | 342 | 373 | 235 | 326 | 679 | 1008 | 927 | 742 | 32 | 142 | 62 | — | 352 | 29 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 243 | 638 | 11 | 187 | 294 | 187 | 216 | 294 | 1 | 11 | 181 | 1 | 216 | 181 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 30 | 6 |
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The above surf forecast table for Coffee Bay Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Coffee Bay Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Coffee Bay Point surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Coffee Bay Point) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Coffee Bay Point may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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