Surf Forecasts:
Coffee Break surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, E swell with 223 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 2AM (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 Friday (Jul 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coffee Break over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s be honest, the next 16 days at Coffee Break are a total bust. The numbers are all telling the same story: poor surf conditions, day after day. The water is a warm 83°, which is normal for this time of year, but that’s the only good thing I can say.
From Thursday afternoon, July 16th, all the way through to Friday, July 31st, every single session is a “poor” call. The wind is almost always out of the east or east-northeast, blowing 9 to 19 mph, and it’s always a cross-shore breeze. That’s gonna chop the surface up into a lumpy mess.
There is some swell in the water, with heights getting up to 5 to 6 feet at times, and the combined energy gets into the moderate range, hitting a peak of 371 on the 26th. But it’s all for nothing with that wind. The swell period is mostly short, between 4 and 8 seconds, so it’s just weak, wind-driven slop. There’s no glassy window, no offshore wind to save it. The only slight change might be on the morning of Thursday, July 23rd, where the wind drops to a gentle 9 mph, but it’s still cross-shore, and the swell is only 3 feet with an 8-second period. Still a poor call.
The second week sees a bit more size, with heights around 5 to 6 feet and energy in the 200s and 300s, but the wind is still a fresh cross-shore, making it lumpy. To be honest, with that consistent cross-shore wind and a bit of a bump, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
So, the bottom line: no decent surf at Coffee Break for the entire 16-day run. It’s a blank stretch. The spot is usually pretty consistent, so it won’t stay this flat and blown out forever, but for now, you’re not missing anything.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 79 | 95 | 112 | 138 | 134 | 163 | 134 | 150 | 199 | 158 | 189 | 223 | 182 | 143 | 150 | 114 | 94 | 66 | 86 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | 11:03PM0.81m | 10:57AM0.52m | 11:45PM0.74m | 12:03PM0.57m | 00:24AM0.66m | 1:07PM0.60m | 1:01AM0.58m | 2:10PM0.63m | 1:37AM0.50m | 3:10PM0.65m | 2:13AM0.43m | 4:09PM0.66m | 2:51AM0.38m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:23AM0.14m | 4:53PM0.01m | 6:03AM0.11m | 5:54PM0.10m | 6:41AM0.08m | 6:59PM0.18m | 7:19AM0.05m | 8:08PM0.23m | 7:57AM0.03m | 9:20PM0.27m | 8:37AM0.00m | 10:33PM0.28m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | 7:24 | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 32 | 29 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 10 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 38 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NE 10 | NE 9 | — | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 9 | 4 | 3 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | E 7 |
| kJ | 79 | 95 | 112 | 138 | 134 | 163 | 134 | 150 | 199 | 158 | 189 | 223 | 182 | 143 | 150 | 114 | 94 | 66 | 86 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 538 | 1097 | 0 | 650 | 1097 | 0 | 650 | 1037 | 0 | 650 | 856 | 0 | 650 | 669 | 0 | 650 | 669 | 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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