
Surf Forecasts:
Coombesgate Beach surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WSW swell with 132 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Coombesgate Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Coombesgate Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Coombesgate Beach in the next 16 days are 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coombesgate Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks for Coombesgate Beach. First off, the water is running about 2° warmer than usual for this time of year, so it’s feeling much warmer than normal.
Bottom line: this stretch is looking pretty flat and quiet for a long while. You’re looking at a solid gap of about a week where there’s nothing worth paddling out for. The first real chance of a wave shows up on the morning of Wednesday, August 12th. Even then, it’s only a small 2 ft swell from the west with a period of 10 seconds. The combined swell energy is a weak 72, and while it’s glassy that morning, it’s just surfable but very ordinary. Not a standout.
The energy picks up a bit on Thursday, August 13th, with a 3 ft west-southwest swell and moderate energy (106 in the morning, 113 in the afternoon), but the wind is onshore from the west-northwest, so it’s going to be messy. Still poor conditions.
The only real spike in size comes later, on Monday, August 17th. The afternoon brings a 5 ft west-southwest swell with a 10-second period, and the combined energy jumps to a strong 386. But the wind is a moderate cross-onshore, making it choppy. The forecast still calls it poor surf conditions. The morning of Tuesday, August 18th has a similar 5 ft swell from the west, but with a strong breeze of 25 mph from the west-northwest and a short period of 8 seconds. That’s onshore and ugly, honestly more interesting for kite surfing than a proper paddle session.
The best of a weak bunch might be Thursday, August 20th. The morning has a 6 ft swell from the west with a short period of 7 seconds and strong energy (341), but the wind is a cross-offshore from the south at 16 mph, keeping it clean. The forecast calls it marginal, but that’s the closest we get to a window. It’s still a short-period swell, so it won’t have much shape, and it might be a bit much for beginners. If you’re an experienced local, that morning might be worth a look, but don’t get your hopes up too high.
Overall, it’s a long, quiet stretch with no true standouts. The forecast can always change, but for now, keep the board waxed and wait for the next pulse.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 8 | W 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 11 |
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204 | 124 | 76 | 31 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 22 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross |
High Tide | 11:20PM8.04m | 11:41AM7.67m | 00:14AM7.59m | 12:42PM7.28m | 1:25AM7.21m | 2:06PM7.09m | 2:55AM7.14m | 3:37PM7.34m | 4:21AM7.52m | 4:54PM7.94m | 5:31AM8.13m | 5:56PM8.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:45PM2.04m | 5:15AM2.16m | 5:36PM2.43m | 6:14AM2.58m | 6:51PM2.79m | 7:39AM2.86m | 8:30PM2.84m | 9:13AM2.73m | 10:00PM2.44m | 10:33AM2.23m | 11:11PM1.82m | 11:37AM1.61m | 00:12AM1.21m | |||||||
— | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 11 | W 6 | W 10 | W 5 | W 5 | W 9 | W 4 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | W 4 | W 8 | E 3 | W 11 |
3 | 9 | 76 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 22 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 10 | W 12 | W 10 | W 9 | W 6 | W 9 | W 3 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | — | W 8 | W 4 | W 8 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | W 7 | W 8 |
— | — | 8 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 12 | — | — | W 12 | SW 9 | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 11 | W 8 | W 10 | SW 7 | W 9 |
— | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 6 | — | W 6 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | WSW 6 | WNW 3 | — | W 5 | NNW 3 | E 3 | — | SW 6 |
204 | 124 | — | 31 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 8 | 2 | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 316 | 316 | 163 | 440 | 313 | 389 | 409 | 403 | 160 | 160 | 78 | 146 | 163 | 163 | 370 | 147 | 146 | 161 | 255 | 41 |
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The above surf forecast table for Coombesgate Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Coombesgate Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Coombesgate Beach 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 (Coombesgate Beach) 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Coombesgate Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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