Coffee Bay Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.97° S 29.17° E

Coffee Bay Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Coffee Bay Point sea temperature is
21.3°C
0.9° 

Coffee Bay Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Coffee Bay Point surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, ENE swell with 2,048 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period with ENE 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 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Coffee Bay Point in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 29th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 29th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 28th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coffee Bay Point over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at what’s on offer for Coffee Bay Point. Let’s be straight with you – the first week is a write-off. We’ve got a rough start.

From Thursday, the 27th of August right through to the end of the month, it’s a mess. The wind is hammering in from the NE, cross-onshore, with speeds up to 25 mph. The swell is all over the place, with a short period and a lot of energy (1800 to 1500 on the combined scale), but it’s just messy and lumpy. Not worth paddling out. The water temperature is sitting at 70°, which is about normal for this time of year, nothing to get excited about.

We get a bit of a break on Sunday, the 30th, with a shift to a light SSW cross-off wind, but the swell drops to 5 ft and the energy is moderate (628). It’s clean, but the surf is still poor. Monday the 31st is marginal at best, with some light rain and a 4 ft swell. The energy is weak (389). Still not worth the drive.

The first signs of life show up on Wednesday, the 2nd of September. The morning is still marginal, but the afternoon is where it’s at. The wind is light from the SSW, cross-off, clean, and the swell jumps to 5 ft with a very long period of 16 seconds. That’s a groundswell. The combined energy is strong at 1143. This is a solid, clean surf session. The long period makes it best for a point break like Coffee Bay Point, with longer gaps between sets. This is the real standout in the first week.

After that, Thursday the 3rd has a bit of a clean swell with a 13-second period, but the wind is freshening up to 19 mph from the SW, making it a bit rough. Friday the 4th is where things get interesting. We’re looking at a big swell: 16 ft on Friday morning, rising to 13 ft in the afternoon, with a period of 11 to 12 seconds. The energy is extreme (5990 on Friday morning, 6801 on Friday afternoon). The wind is strong from the SW, cross-off, so it’s clean. This is for experts only. It’s too big for beginners. The swell direction is SSE to SE, which is a good angle for the break.

Saturday the 5th still has a solid 10 ft swell with the same period, but the wind is a little better. Sunday the 6th is the best of the second week. The morning brings an 8 ft swell from the SE with a 12-second period, and the wind is a gentle offshore from the WSW at 9 mph. The combined energy is still very strong at 2868. This is an excellent, clean session for experienced surfers.

After that, the swell drops off. From Monday the 7th, we’re back to smaller, choppy surf with NE winds, and it stays that way through the rest of the forecast to the 11th of September. The energy is low to moderate (between 200 and 1000), and the conditions are poor.

The bottom line: The first week is a total loss. The standout is the afternoon of Wednesday, 2nd September for a clean, long-period groundswell at about 5 ft. The big expert session is Friday, 4th September with a 13 ft+ swell, but it’s only for the brave. The best overall session is Sunday morning, 6th September with an 8 ft swell, gentle offshore wind, and very strong energy. That’s the one to circle on the calendar.

Stay patient, check the wind, and I’ll see you out there.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
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Period (s)
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S
13
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8
1.5
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13
2.2
ENE
9
2.5
ENE
9
2.5
ENE
9
2.4
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9
2.5
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9
1.9
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10
1.5
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10
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10
1.4
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10
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9
1
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9
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10
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9
1.7
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6
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8
0.9
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
16
1
SSW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1397
904
763
737
999
1034
979
1238
674
425
442
356
256
176
235
216
227
280
286
1040
407
Wind (km/h)
40
NE
45
NE
20
NE
20
NE
30
NE
20
NNE
25
NE
25
NE
25
SSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
5
SSE
20
WSW
20
SSW
10
N
10
NE
15
NE
20
SW
25
SSW
10
SSW
10
SW
Wind State
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cross-on
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High Tide
3:43PM1.62m
3:49AM1.61m
4:09PM1.71m
4:16AM1.66m
4:35PM1.77m
4:44AM1.67m
5:02PM1.78m
5:12AM1.64m
5:31PM1.75m
5:42AM1.57m
6:02PM1.67m
6:14AM1.47m
6:36PM1.54m
Low Tide
9:30AM0.11m
9:46PM0.15m
9:55AM0.03m
10:14PM0.08m
10:21AM-0.02m
10:42PM0.04m
10:48AM-0.03m
11:10PM0.05m
11:15AM0.00m
11:41PM0.09m
11:45AM0.07m
00:13AM0.18m
12:18PM0.18m
00:49AM0.31m
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6:26
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5:43
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Temp °C
19
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26
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Feels °C
13
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21
15
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22
17
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Information about the Coffee Bay Point Surf forecast

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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