Coffee Bay Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.97° S 29.17° E

Coffee Bay Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Coffee Bay Point sea temperature is
22.0° C
1.3° 

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 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, ENE swell with 2,070 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period with SE 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Coffee Bay Point in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) 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 0.1m 18s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Wed 29th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 29th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 2nd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, pulling up the charts for the next stretch. Let's get into it.

First up, we’ve got Coffee Bay Point. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so nothing out of the ordinary there. The overall pattern is a bit of a mixed bag. We’re looking at a few days of onshore junk before a real sweet spot opens up mid-week.

The main action kicks off Wednesday, July 29th, in the afternoon. The wind swings offshore from the WNW, light as a feather, and the swell is a clean 7ft coming from the SE. It’s a short period swell at 8 seconds, so not a ton of punch, but with that offshore breeze, it’ll be clean and lined up. This is a solid intermediate wave. The combined energy is sitting at 1441 (moderate), so there’s enough push to get you into some fun ones.

Then, Friday, July 31st, is the real highlight. The morning is looking glassy – absolute dead calm, wind from the west at just 3 mph. The swell is 6ft from the SE at 9 seconds. The report says "expect very good surf conditions," and I’m buzzing for it. The energy is moderate at 933, but that clean, glassy surface will make every wave count. That’s your window to get out there and score.

After that, the wind turns nasty. Saturday, August 1st, through Monday, August 3rd, has strong cross-onshore winds, blowing at 18-25 mph, making a mess of the 7ft to 8ft swell. The energy climbs up to 2185 (strong) on Monday, but with that wind, it’s a washing machine. Not worth paddling out for.

There’s a bit of a gap after that. The end of the first week and into the second week sees smaller, weaker swell and more cross-onshore junk. Energy drops way down into the 200-600 range, and the wind is no good. This is a dry spell.

Then, Saturday, August 9th, delivers a late-game standout. The afternoon is flat calm, glassy, and the swell is a solid 12ft from the ENE. That’s a big wave, only for experienced surfers. The period is 9 seconds, so it’s a bit short for that size, but the energy is massive at 2208 (strong), and the conditions are described as "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." This is a promising one, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

Monday, August 10th, has a cleaner 8ft from the E with a 10-second period, but the wind is strong offshore, which might make it a bit wild. The energy is moderate at 1294.

So, to sum it up: the standout is Friday, July 30th morning, for clean, glassy fun. The big one to watch is Saturday, August 9th afternoon, for the experienced crew. The rest of the run is mostly blown out or small.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 105mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the NE by Sat afternoon).

Tuesday
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Thursday
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Friday
31
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Period (s)
1.2
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
16
2.3
SSE
8
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SSW
14
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SE
8
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8
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15
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9
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9
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9
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9
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9
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9
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9
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9
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2.5
ENE
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
867
620
688
437
515
480
405
698
598
612
612
588
269
708
915
786
651
1052
1658
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
20
SE
15
SSE
5
ENE
15
E
5
WNW
10
WSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
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15
ENE
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25
NNE
15
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High Tide
3:13AM1.42m
3:38PM1.42m
3:43AM1.50m
4:08PM1.52m
4:12AM1.56m
4:36PM1.59m
4:40AM1.59m
5:04PM1.64m
5:09AM1.59m
5:33PM1.66m
5:38AM1.57m
6:02PM1.65m
Low Tide
9:05PM0.39m
9:26AM0.26m
9:37PM0.31m
9:55AM0.17m
10:08PM0.24m
10:22AM0.10m
10:37PM0.19m
10:49AM0.06m
11:07PM0.17m
11:17AM0.05m
11:37PM0.17m
11:45AM0.07m
00:09AM0.20m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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