Surf Forecasts:
Coffee Bay Point surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, S swell with 2,011 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m and 12s 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 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coffee Bay Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what we’ve got coming for the next couple of weeks.
The first real swell shows up on Monday, July 20th. The pick of the early days is Monday morning at Coffee Bay Point, with a 6ft swell from the SSW, energy at (1863), and a light cross-off breeze. The water is 71°, which is right about average for the season. The 11 second period gives it some proper shape, and it’s going to be clean. At this size, it’s for the experienced crew only.
Monday afternoon drops to 5ft, and the wind turns cross, making it a bit messy. Tuesday is smaller at 4ft, and the conditions are just marginal.
Wednesday and Thursday are mostly a loss with onshore winds and poor quality, though Thursday afternoon sees a 7ft short-period swell, but it’s not clean.
Friday the 24th morning has a solid 7ft from the south with a 11 second period and clean cross-off wind, energy (1356). That’s a good session if you’re up for it. Friday afternoon has a 4ft, 17 second period swell, but the wind is directly onshore, which is a real shame.
The weekend and the following week are dominated by onshore winds and poor surf. There’s a size increase on the 28th and 29th, with 7ft to 10ft, and the wind is cross-off, but the conditions are still only marginal. The energy is massive on the 29th afternoon at (1962), but the wind is fresh from the west.
Now, the real standout. Saturday, August 1st. Coffee Bay Point is looking at a 10ft swell from the SSW, 10 second period, and the wind is dead calm, glassy. The energy is huge at (2217), and it’s rated excellent for experienced surfers. This is the session to aim for. The water is still average for the time of year, and crowds are possible at a spot this good, so get there early.
Sunday, August 2nd, keeps the size with 10ft in the morning and a 20 mph offshore wind, making it clean but powerful. The afternoon settles to 8ft with a 12 mph offshore, energy (1706), and that’s also excellent. Saturday morning is the clear winner though.
After that, the wind goes onshore again through the 3rd and 4th, and the quality drops. The 4th of August has strong offshore winds at 28 mph, which will make paddling out a real chore.
So, to wrap it up: the first week has a few clean windows, but the big one is Saturday, August 1st. Don’t miss it if you’ve got the skills.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu morning, light winds from the N by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | ENE 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 8 | SSW 10 | S 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | S 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 829 | 700 | 551 | 418 | 440 | 610 | 536 | 357 | 329 | 246 | 575 | 1999 | 934 | 958 | 1480 | 1315 | 833 | 577 | 499 | 373 | 785 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 7:56PM1.39m | 8:04AM1.18m | 8:41PM1.26m | 8:56AM1.06m | 9:43PM1.15m | 10:27AM0.98m | 11:22PM1.10m | 12:30PM1.00m | 00:57AM1.13m | 1:45PM1.09m | 1:57AM1.22m | 2:31PM1.20m | 2:39AM1.32m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:28PM0.32m | 2:08AM0.49m | 2:08PM0.45m | 2:59AM0.58m | 2:59PM0.58m | 4:14AM0.66m | 4:23PM0.67m | 6:05AM0.66m | 6:21PM0.68m | 7:30AM0.58m | 7:40PM0.60m | 8:19AM0.47m | 8:28PM0.49m | ||||||||
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 | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 19 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 12 | SSW 10 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 15 | S 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 773 | 700 | 551 | 418 | 440 | 610 | 536 | 357 | 176 | 122 | 110 | 1109 | 934 | 637 | 1480 | 1315 | 833 | 577 | 499 | 302 | 428 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SE 12 | SE 13 | ESE 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SE 11 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SE 10 | SSE 8 | ENE 5 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 149 | 242 | 206 | 100 | 362 | 337 | 364 | 264 | 210 | 246 | 121 | 63 | 379 | 958 | 481 | 15 | 66 | 28 | 67 | 35 | 131 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SSW 13 | E 10 | SSW 16 | E 9 | SSW 6 | E 9 | — | SE 12 | SE 12 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | E 10 | ESE 10 | SSE 8 | — | SSE 11 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 112 | 67 | 16 | 151 | 15 | 3 | 6 | — | 209 | 142 | 36 | 16 | 43 | 30 | 18 | 2 | 11 | 76 | — | 12 | 53 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | SSW 10 | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 829 | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 70 | 329 | 213 | 575 | 1999 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 69 | 75 | 373 | 785 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 33 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 38 | 181 | 52 | 30 | 109 | 0 | 33 | 295 | 1 | 38 | 294 | 310 | 216 | 407 | 42 |
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