Surf Forecasts:
Coffee Break surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, E swell with 343 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Coffee Break this week:
The surf forecast for Coffee Break over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Coffee Break in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coffee Break over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
Well, to be straight with you, it’s a pretty grim start. We're looking at a long stretch of nothing special. From Sunday the 23rd right through to the end of August, the conditions are just plain poor. That cross-shore wind just won't let up, and the wave quality is shot. You’ll see some small swell, around 3 ft to 5 ft from the east, but it’s short-period windswell and the constant chop makes it a write-off for a proper surf. The combined energy is weak to moderate at best, but it means nothing with that wind.
We finally get a glimmer of hope on Monday the 31st of August. The swell starts to clean up at Coffee Break (this is a reef break, so it handles the direction well). The swell eases back to about 3 ft, but the period jumps to a very long 15 seconds. That's proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy surges. The wind is still cross, but it's a gentle breeze, so the surface won't be as trashed. It's still *marginal*, but the potential is there for a clean, lined-up wave if the tide works with us. The crowds are *sometimes* an issue here, so you might have a few others with the same idea.
The real standout, though, is Tuesday the 1st of September. The morning shows a solid 5 ft of swell, still from the east, with a period of 12 seconds. The combined energy is strong. The wind is a gentle cross-shore breeze from the ENE. For a reef break, that's decent. The water temperature is a balmy 84° with a normal anomaly, so it's exactly what you'd expect for this time of year. This is the best on offer, but it's a week and a half away, so don't book the day off just yet. The 5 ft is a good size for intermediates, but it will be pushing it for beginners. The swell is still a bit cross-shore, but the quality of the long-period groundswell should make the paddle out easier and the waves more defined.
After that, the window closes again. The swell drops off and the wind swings back to a stronger cross-shore, and we're back to poor conditions through the 7th of September. So, if you're keen, keep an eye on the 1st of September. It's the only real chance we've got.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
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 kJ | 90 | 40 | 65 | 43 | 87 | 76 | 83 | 104 | 89 | 54 | 74 | 59 | 133 | 157 | 157 | 138 | 109 | 148 | 159 | 202 | 230 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:14PM0.71m | 4:50AM0.43m | 6:58PM0.73m | 5:50AM0.46m | 7:37PM0.76m | 6:48AM0.50m | 8:11PM0.77m | 7:43AM0.55m | 8:43PM0.77m | 8:34AM0.60m | 9:14PM0.74m | 9:25AM0.65m | 9:44PM0.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:24AM0.04m | 00:43AM0.34m | 11:16AM0.05m | 1:22AM0.33m | 12:06PM0.07m | 1:56AM0.32m | 12:55PM0.09m | 2:26AM0.30m | 1:42PM0.12m | 2:55AM0.27m | 2:31PM0.16m | 3:23AM0.23m | 3:21PM0.20m | 3:50AM0.19m | |||||||
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 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 31 | 32 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 11 | E 8 | NE 10 | NE 16 | E 9 | NE 14 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 |
| kJ | 10 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 37 | 33 | 46 | 60 | 52 | 51 | 44 | 42 | 41 | 35 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | NE 7 | — | N 12 | N 11 | — | N 11 | NE 18 | NE 10 | NE 15 | NE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | — | — | — | — | N 13 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 12 | 4 | 37 | 5 | 11 | 9 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 90 | 40 | 65 | 43 | 87 | 76 | 83 | 104 | 89 | 54 | 74 | 59 | 133 | 157 | 157 | 138 | 109 | 148 | 159 | 202 | 230 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 861 | 999 | 0 | 999 | 856 | 0 | 1074 | 1097 | 0 | 999 | 1037 | 0 | 651 | 1097 | 0 | 538 | 999 | 0 | 394 | 398 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Coffee Break provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Coffee Break can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Coffee Break 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 Break) 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).
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