Surf Forecasts:
Coombesgate Beach surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, W swell with 996 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coombesgate Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s cookin’ for Coombesgate Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Gotta be honest, the surf outlook is pretty bleak for a while. There’s a big dry spell right from the start, with nothing worth paddling out for. The first real chance of a wave doesn’t pop up until Monday, September 7th, and even that’s a maybe. So we’re looking at a solid week of flat or junk conditions before anything shows a pulse.
We get a few pushes of swell, but the wind just won’t cooperate. Early on, there’s a moderate west-southwest groundswell running about 5ft with a 9-second period, but it’s trashed by a moderate cross-shore breeze and a cross-chop, making it a mess. The combined wave energy is moderate at 485, but the quality is zero. The water temp is 67°, which is much warmer than average for this time of year – nearly 5° above normal, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home.
The biggest surf hits around Friday, September 4th, with a solid 10ft swell from the west, but it’s blown out by a 25 mph onshore wind. That’s expert-only territory, and honestly, it looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The wave energy is strong at 1136, but it’s a washing machine.
There is one tiny window that stands out as the best on offer. It’s on Sunday, September 6th. The swell is tiny, only 2ft from the west with a short 6-second period, and the energy is weak at 42. But the wind is a light cross-offshore breeze from the SSE, and the report says it’s clean. It’s not going to be epic, but if you’re jonesing for a paddle and some tiny, clean waves, that’s your best shot.
After that, Monday, September 7th morning shows a glimmer. A 4ft west swell with a very long 12-second period rolls in. That’s proper groundswell, giving the waves some shape, but the wind is a gentle cross-shore. The combined energy is moderate at 397. The report calls it marginal, so it’s a maybe, not a guarantee. Keep an eye on it.
Beyond that, the second week is a write-off. Small, weak swells with onshore or cross-onshore winds, or clean but flat conditions. The long-range stuff on the 12th and 13th shows tiny 1ft to 2ft west swells with clean winds, but it’s barely enough to get wet.
Tough run, folks. Forecasts can change, but right now, this stretch looks lean.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun night, light winds from the WSW by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Thu night, moderate winds from the NW by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 10 | W 10 |
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392 | 865 | 840 | 725 | 356 | 157 | 101 | 92 | 185 | 375 | 365 | 310 | 257 | 252 | 681 | 443 | 199 | 124 | 53 | 90 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:26PM9.30m | 8:42AM9.08m | 9:00PM9.23m | 9:15AM8.96m | 9:35PM9.00m | 9:49AM8.69m | 10:11PM8.60m | 10:27AM8.26m | 10:53PM8.05m | 11:13AM7.71m | 11:48PM7.40m | 12:18PM7.14m | 1:11AM6.88m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:25AM0.90m | 2:35PM1.04m | 2:56AM1.02m | 3:06PM1.21m | 3:28AM1.29m | 3:40PM1.51m | 4:03AM1.70m | 4:18PM1.97m | 4:45AM2.25m | 5:10PM2.56m | 5:46AM2.88m | 6:36PM3.10m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — | |
mm | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | W 18 | W 16 | W 16 | SW 16 | W 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | — | SW 14 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
— | — | — | — | 356 | 157 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 9 | — | 8 | 95 | 48 | 47 | 90 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 10 | — | — | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | — |
392 | 865 | 840 | 725 | — | — | 101 | 92 | 185 | 375 | 365 | 310 | 257 | 252 | 681 | 443 | 199 | 124 | 53 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 453 | 68 | 316 | 68 | 23 | 67 | 140 | 57 | 373 | 268 | 139 | 373 | 90 | 274 | 316 | 280 | 310 | 93 | 64 | 0 |
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Information about the Coombesgate Beach Surf forecast
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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