Surf Forecasts:
Coffee Break surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, E swell with 350 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 2AM (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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coffee Break over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s cut through the noise and get straight to it.
Alright, I’m not gonna lie to ya – the surf outlook for the next 16 days is a tough one. We’re looking at a long stretch of nothing special, with a lot of cross-shore wind and a messy sea surface. The wave energy is mostly weak, and the swell is coming from the east, which isn’t ideal for this spot. The water temp is sitting at 84°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real chance of anything worth paddling out for doesn’t show up until Tuesday, 1 September. That’s a solid week of waiting. From now until then, it’s all poor surf conditions – the wind is cross-shore, the swell is short-period and weak, and the wave energy is low. The combined energy values are mostly in the double digits, like 39 or 106, which tells you there’s just not enough push.
On Tuesday, 1 September, we finally see a shift. The swell picks up a bit, but it’s still marginal. The morning sees a 4ft east swell with a 12-second period, which gives it a bit more grunt – combined energy hits 508. The wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’s bumpy, but not totally blown out. The afternoon is similar, with a 5ft swell and the same period, but the wind goes cross-shore again and picks up a bit. It’s not good, but it’s the best we’ve got.
Wednesday, 2 September, might be the standout. The morning offers a 5ft east swell, 12-second period, and a light cross-shore breeze. The combined energy is 557 – that’s moderate energy, and the wind is light enough that it might actually be rideable. It’s the closest thing to clean we’ll see all week. But don’t get too excited, it’s still a marginal call, and the tide could be a factor. The afternoon brings a risk of thunderstorms and a choppy sea, so the morning is your window.
After that, it’s back to the same old story. The swell drops off, the wind stays cross or cross-onshore, and the wave energy fades. From Thursday, 3 September, through to the end of the run, we’re looking at weak, short-period swells and messy conditions. The combined energy dips back into the 100s and even 80s, with poor surf conditions across the board.
Honestly, if you’re desperate, paddle out on the morning of Wednesday, 2 September. It’s the best of a bad bunch. But if you’ve got other things to do, don’t feel bad about sitting this one out. The forecast can change, but right now, it’s a lean run.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | E 8 | E 5 | E 5 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
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 kJ | 34 | 104 | 64 | 59 | 104 | 92 | 54 | 68 | 54 | 49 | 134 | 60 | 120 | 78 | 76 | 103 | 139 | 209 | 273 | 277 | 191 |
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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 | 6:58PM0.73m | 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 | 10:15AM0.70m | 10:14PM0.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:14PM0.23m | 4:21AM0.14m | |||||||
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 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 11 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 16 | E 9 | E 8 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 16 |
| kJ | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 24 | 49 | 46 | 60 | 52 | 51 | 44 | 42 | 41 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 82 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 12 | N 11 | — | N 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 15 | NE 14 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | — | — | — | — | N 13 | — | N 12 | E 18 | NE 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 33 | 11 | 9 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 6 | 24 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | NE 18 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 8 | E 5 | E 8 | E 5 | E 5 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 34 | 104 | 64 | 59 | 104 | 92 | 54 | 68 | 54 | 28 | 134 | 59 | 120 | 78 | 76 | 103 | 139 | 209 | 273 | 277 | 191 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 669 | 1093 | 0 | 262 | 669 | 0 | 66 | 659 | 0 | 173 | 856 | 0 | 173 | 961 | 0 | 173 | 394 | 0 | 395 | 651 | 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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