Coffee Break Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again, but for the imperial crowd. Let’s break down Coffee Break.

Water temp is a balmy 84°, right where it should be for this time of year.

This forecast is a tough one. For the next several days, the wind is a persistent cross-shore from the east and northeast, just chopping everything up. The swell is small and short-period, with combined energy in the weak to moderate range. The report says it’s poor, and it is. A total loss.

Then comes Monday, August 31st. The swell bumps up to about 7ft from the east with an 11-second period. The energy jumps to a strong 1007. That’s proper groundswell. But the wind is still cross-shore, and the report calls it “marginal” with tide issues. For intermediates, it’s worth a look, but at 7ft, it’s too big for beginners. The long period might make it a bit straight, but on this reef, it could hold. It’s the best of the near-term, but far from perfect.

After that, it’s back to tiny, weak, and cross-shore again. A big gap of nothing.

Looking ahead to Monday, September 7th, we get another pulse: about 6ft from the east with an 11-second period and strong energy (682). Wind? Still cross-shore. Still “marginal.” Same story.

The one true standout window, and it’s a long-shot, is Saturday, September 12th. The morning shows a small 3ft swell from the north-northeast with a 10-second period and moderate energy (255). The wind is a light breeze from the east. Not offshore, but light enough to be nearly clean. That’s the cleanest forecast we see. The swell direction is perfect for Coffee Break. It’s a long-range call, so less certain, but that morning window is the only one with a hint of quality.

Overall, a lean forecast. The constant cross-shore wind ruins a couple of decent swell pulses. The 31st of August and the 12th of September mornings are your only real chances, and neither is a guarantee.

Rusty.

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