Surf Forecasts:
Coffee Break surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, E swell with 723 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coffee Break over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you about what's on offer for the next couple of weeks. It's a pretty quiet stretch, so let's get into it.
So, for the most part, we're looking at a long stretch of unremarkable conditions. The surf is small and the wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, keeping things messy. The first real chance of anything decent doesn't show up until Monday, the 31st of August, and even then it's only a "marginal" call. The waves will be a bit weak at first, with the combined swell energy climbing from 59 (weak) up to a moderate 526 (moderate) by Monday afternoon. The water sits at a warm 84°, which is about average for this time of year, so no need for a thick suit.
The pick of the entire outlook, and it's not a strong one, falls on Coffee Break, a consistent reef break. This spot is exposed to the NNE swell, which is the optimum direction for it. The best window looks to be the morning of Tuesday, the 1st of September. We'll see a 6 ft swell from the east, with a 10-second period, and the combined energy will be a solid 561 (moderate). The wind will be a light cross-onshore breeze from the NE, which isn't perfect but will keep it cleaner than the rest of the week. Crowds are a possibility here, so keep an eye out. It's also worth noting that the swell period is a solid 10 seconds, suggesting a bit more shape than the short-period junk we've been seeing.
After that, it's back to small, weak, and choppy. On the 9th of September, we see a pulse of longer-period swell, around 12 seconds from the NNE, pushing the combined energy to 596 (moderate) with 4 ft waves. But the wind is still cross, leaving it "poor." It's a promising-looking pulse of energy, but it's a long way out, so treat it as a "maybe" for now.
Realistically, there's nothing here that's going to get your heart racing. It's a lot of waiting for very little payoff. If you're desperate for a paddle, the Tuesday morning of the 1st is your best bet, but keep your expectations in check.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 5 | NE 15 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 13 | E 8 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 12 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 |
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 kJ | 50 | 63 | 39 | 113 | 161 | 60 | 127 | 124 | 95 | 95 | 124 | 137 | 152 | 181 | 140 | 140 | 723 | 667 | 474 | 513 | 194 |
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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-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:11PM0.77m | 7:43AM0.55m | 8:43PM0.77m | 8:34AM0.60m | 9:14PM0.74m | 9:25AM0.65m | 9:44PM0.70m | 10:15AM0.70m | 10:14PM0.65m | 11:05AM0.75m | 10:46PM0.59m | 11:59AM0.78m | 11:21PM0.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:55PM0.09m | 2:26AM0.30m | 1:42PM0.12m | 2:55AM0.27m | 2:31PM0.16m | 3:23AM0.23m | 3:21PM0.20m | 3:50AM0.19m | 4:14PM0.23m | 4:21AM0.14m | 5:10PM0.27m | 4:55AM0.09m | 6:11PM0.30m | ||||||||
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 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 10 |
Temp °C | 31 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 16 | E 9 | NE 14 | NE 14 | E 8 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 7 | E 12 | ENE 10 | — | — | E 9 |
| kJ | 4 | 10 | 24 | 33 | 46 | 32 | 52 | 51 | 44 | 42 | 41 | 26 | 33 | 23 | 14 | 140 | 723 | 667 | — | — | 194 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 18 | NE 10 | NE 15 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NE 13 | — | — | E 8 | — | N 13 | — | N 12 | N 12 | — | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 12 | 4 | 37 | 11 | 10 | 60 | — | — | 19 | — | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | — | NNE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 6 | 4 | 4 | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | E 8 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | — |
| kJ | 50 | 63 | 39 | 113 | 161 | 36 | 127 | 124 | 95 | 95 | 124 | 137 | 152 | 181 | 140 | — | — | — | 474 | 513 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 856 | 659 | 0 | 669 | 1097 | 0 | 394 | 1097 | 0 | 538 | 394 | 0 | 955 | 851 | 0 | 394 | 407 | 0 | 66 | 442 | 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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