Surf Forecasts:
Coffee Break surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, E swell with 213 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coffee Break over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here, and I’m calling it like I see it. The next two weeks are a total write-off for surf. No sugar-coating it.
The only break in the game is Coffee Break, a reef break that usually handles swell well. But the problem is the wind. It’s blowing a steady cross-shore from the east and east-northeast, 12 to 19 mph, every single day. That’s kicking up a nasty cross-chop and lumpy surface, making a mess of the waves. The swell is coming from the east, running 4 ft to 6 ft, with a short period of 5 to 8 seconds. That’s just wind swell, no energy or shape. The combined energy is moderate, reading 198 (Saturday, July 11th) and up to 327 (Monday, July 20th), but it doesn’t matter – the wind is trashing it.
The water’s about 83°F, which is normal for this time of year, so it’s not a cold water problem. The verdict on every single day from July 11th through July 25th is "poor surf conditions." There’s one morning, July 26th, where the wind drops a bit and turns cross-offshore, making it "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." That’s the only day that even gets a second look, but it’s still nothing special.
For a spot that’s usually consistent, this is a dead period. It’s a reef, so it’s not a kite-surfing spot, but the chop would make paddling out a chore. There’s no standout day. The only hope is the forecast changes. For now, you’re better off finding something else to do.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | NNE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 187 | 176 | 147 | 208 | 212 | 176 | 120 | 102 | 109 | 134 | 129 | 172 | 108 | 100 | 83 | 138 | 10 | 148 | 170 | 175 | 167 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | cross |
High Tide | 6:46PM0.83m | 5:26AM0.36m | 7:44PM0.87m | 6:32AM0.37m | 8:39PM0.88m | 7:39AM0.40m | 9:30PM0.88m | 8:46AM0.44m | 10:18PM0.85m | 9:52AM0.48m | 11:03PM0.81m | 10:57AM0.52m | 11:45PM0.74m | 12:03PM0.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:23AM0.23m | 11:55AM-0.22m | 2:19AM0.22m | 12:55PM-0.22m | 3:10AM0.21m | 1:55PM-0.20m | 3:57AM0.19m | 2:54PM-0.15m | 4:41AM0.17m | 3:53PM-0.07m | 5:23AM0.14m | 4:53PM0.01m | 6:03AM0.11m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 |
 | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | 7:23 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 31 |
Feels °C | 31 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 9 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 9 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | — | — | — | N 6 | N 8 | — | NNE 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 13 | N 12 | — | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 |
| kJ | 187 | 176 | 147 | 208 | 212 | 176 | 120 | 102 | 109 | 134 | 129 | 172 | 108 | 100 | 83 | 138 | 125 | 148 | 170 | 175 | 167 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1097 | 0 | 656 | 1037 | 0 | 538 | 669 | 0 | 538 | 856 | 0 | 1005 | 669 | 0 | 538 | 1097 | 170 | 538 | 538 | 0 | 66 |
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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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