Coffee Bay Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Coffee Bay Point. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, so let’s break it down.

The overall pattern starts with a solid pulse of swell mid-week, but it’s a bit lumpy with some rain. The real standout looks like the Thursday morning, 11th of August, when the wind goes glassy and the swell cleans right up. That’s the one to circle on the calendar.

But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. The first proper surf window kicks off Wednesday, 29th July. The morning is a bit messy with moderate rain and an onshore ESE wind, but the swell is a decent 7 ft from the SE. The afternoon sees the wind flip to a glassy W, and the swell eases slightly to 8 ft, still from the SE. The water is a touch warmer than usual at 72°, which is a nice bonus—it’s like the ocean is giving you a little hug.

Thursday, 30th July is a bit of a write-off. The swell holds around 6 ft to 7 ft from the SE, but the wind is a cross-off SW at 12 mph, and the conditions are just marginal. The combined energy is moderate at around 1038 to 1051, but it’s not the cleanest.

Friday, 31st July is a much better day. The morning is glassy with a light SSE breeze, and the swell is 6 ft from the SE. The energy is still solid at 887, and the surf is clean. The afternoon turns onshore again, so get out early.

Saturday, 1st August and Sunday, 2nd August are poor. The wind is cross-onshore NE at 12–16 mph, and the swell gets bumpy. The combined energy spikes on Sunday to 1339, but it’s messy and choppy. Not worth a paddle.

Monday, 3rd August through Tuesday, 4th August stay poor with the same NE cross-onshore wind. The swell drops to 5 ft to 6 ft, and it’s just not inviting.

Wednesday, 5th August shows a glimmer of hope. The morning has a cross-off SSW wind at 6 mph, and the swell is 5 ft from the E. The combined energy is moderate at 428. It’s clean but not pumping. The afternoon goes flat and onshore.

Thursday, 6th August brings a glassy morning with a 3 ft E swell—tiny but with a nice 9-second period. The energy is low at 302, but it’s clean as a whistle. The afternoon has a weird 3 ft SW swell with a 14-second period, which is a long-period groundswell, but it’s onshore. Not ideal for a beach break.

Friday, 7th August and Saturday, 8th August are mostly poor with cross-onshore wind and messy conditions. The weekend is a washout.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Monday, 10th August the swell jumps to 10 ft from the ESE in the morning, with a combined energy of 1660. The wind is cross-off SW at 19 mph, so it’s clean but big. That’s expert territory—over 8 ft means it’s only for the brave. The afternoon sees 12 ft from the E with 2130 energy. If you’re a solid surfer, this is a challenge, but it’s not for the faint of heart.

Tuesday, 11th August morning is the real standout. The swell is 8 ft from the E, with a light cross-off SW breeze at 3 mph. The energy is 1110, and the conditions are glassy. This is the best on offer: clean, powerful, and with a 9-second period offering decent shape. The wind is light, so the waves will be clean. Get out early.

Wednesday, 12th August morning is glassy again with a 6 ft ENE swell. The energy is 770, and it’s clean, but smaller. Afternoon gets cross-onshore.

Thursday, 13th August morning is clean with a cross-off SSW wind and a 6 ft SSW swell. The energy is 846, and it’s a solid, clean option.

The rest of the forecast fades out with small, onshore conditions.

Overall, the best session is the Tuesday morning, 11th August—that’s the one to remember. The water is a touch warmer than usual, so no need for a thick wetsuit. This is a consistent point break, so it’ll handle the long-period swell from the 6th well, but the real power is mid-month.

Rusty.

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