Surf Forecasts:
Coombesgate Beach surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, W swell with 1,232 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Coombesgate Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Coombesgate Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coombesgate Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's not beat around the bush: the next couple of weeks is mostly a waiting game. We've got a lot of energy coming through, but the wind is going to be a constant problem, tearing most of it apart. We'll have a few fleeting windows where it looks clean, but you'll have to be in the right place at the right time.
Right now, it's flat and messy. The first real swell arrives Friday the 28th, but it's coming with a strong cross-shore wind, leaving the ocean lumpy and blown out. The energy will build from a moderate 128 kJ in the morning to a strong 299 kJ by the afternoon, but it won't be any good. Saturday the 29th is even worse. The swell jumps to 3.0m, and the energy hits a huge 1418 kJ, but it's going to be under a near-gale cross-onshore wind. It's going to be a full-on washing machine. This is one of those days where the kites will be having more fun than us.
Now, Monday the 31st is our only real hope for the first week. The wind swings offshore, and we get a clean 2.3m, 10-second swell from the west at Coombesgate Beach. The energy is strong at 952 kJ, and it should be firing. Just remember it's a beach and reef setup, and that longer period can make the waves a bit closed-out. Still, it's the clear pick of the week.
After that, things get poor again. The wind gets messy, and we drop back down in size. We're looking at a pretty average run until the 5th of September. That Saturday morning is a hidden gem. The swell is small—just 1.1m—but the wind drops to nothing and it's glassy. The energy is around 197 kJ, so there’s enough to push a few waves through. It's small, but clean, and this spot can be inconsistent, so be patient. That will be the cleanest wave we see in a while.
The following week looks rough. A lot of onshore and cross-onshore winds with lumpy seas. The 10th and 11th show some promise with a little more size and lighter winds, but the energy is weak and it's too far out to know for sure. It's looking like a long, frustrating stretch for the most part.
Mark your calendar for Monday morning and that glassy Saturday. Those are your best shots. I'll be on the headland watching.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu morning, strong winds from the WSW by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | SW 3 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 6 | W 8 | WSW 5 |
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 kJ | 10 | 9 | 9 | 167 | 195 | 103 | 158 | 147 | 488 | 329 | 416 | 702 | 967 | 630 | 405 | 116 | 78 | 41 | 31 | 72 | 66 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:43PM8.69m | 7:01AM8.61m | 7:17PM9.00m | 7:34AM8.88m | 7:52PM9.21m | 8:08AM9.05m | 8:26PM9.30m | 8:42AM9.08m | 9:00PM9.23m | 9:15AM8.96m | 9:35PM9.00m | 9:49AM8.69m | 10:11PM8.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:28PM1.59m | 00:46AM1.33m | 1:01PM1.29m | 1:20AM1.07m | 1:33PM1.10m | 1:53AM0.92m | 2:04PM1.01m | 2:25AM0.90m | 2:35PM1.04m | 2:56AM1.02m | 3:06PM1.21m | 3:28AM1.29m | 3:40PM1.51m | ||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — |
 | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — |
mm | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 |
Feels °C | 20 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | — | — | WSW 6 | — | — | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 6 | W 9 | W 5 | W 6 | SW 16 | W 8 |
| kJ | 10 | 9 | 5 | — | — | 62 | — | — | 488 | 329 | — | — | — | — | 307 | 116 | 24 | 41 | 31 | 10 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 18 | W 16 | W 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 39 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 7 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | — | SW 3 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | — | — | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | — | W 6 | — | — | W 8 | WSW 5 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 9 | 167 | 195 | 103 | 158 | 147 | — | — | 416 | 702 | 967 | 630 | 405 | — | 78 | — | — | 72 | 66 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 119 | 140 | 140 | 310 | 253 | 429 | 89 | 184 | 68 | 67 | 453 | 68 | 64 | 68 | 93 | 411 | 279 | 310 | 41 | 140 | 387 |
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