Coombesgate Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.18° N 4.22° W

Coombesgate Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Coombesgate Beach sea temperature is
17.6° C
2.0° 

Coombesgate Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Coombesgate Beach surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, NNW swell with 48 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 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 22nd Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coombesgate Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this is a tough one. I’ve scanned the charts for the next 16 days and, to be honest, there’s nothing worth paddling out for. The whole window is a write-off for decent surf. We’re looking at a long, flat spell with no real recommendations on the table.

The only break on the radar is Coombesgate Beach, a beach and reef setup that’s fairly consistent, but it’s not going to save us. The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s one small comfort if you fancy a float.

We start with a week of nothing. From Thursday the 16th right through to the end of July, it’s all poor surf conditions. The swell is tiny – we’re talking 0.3ft to 1.0ft stuff with weak energy, usually under 30 for the combined energy score. The odd bit of glassy or light offshore wind on the 17th, 18th, and 23rd mornings looks clean, but there’s simply no wave to ride. It’s a sad sight.

As we push into the final days of July and the start of August, the energy finally starts to pick up a little. On the 29th, we see the combined energy hit 120, and by the 30th it’s up to 157, with swell heights just over 3ft from the W and WSW. But the problem is the wind. It’s a mess – strong cross-onshore and cross-shore winds, gusting up to 28 mph. That’s not surfing weather, that’s a kite session. For paddle surfing, it’s blown out and lumpy.

So, the honest truth? There’s no standout, no hidden gem, no day to circle on the calendar. It’s a flat and windy fortnight. For this area, a blank run like this is more normal than you’d hope. Forecasts can change, but right now, leave the boards in the shed.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
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0
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0
0
0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.6
NNW
4
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
8
0.6
NW
4
0.2
W
8
0.8
NNW
4
0.5
NW
5
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
0.6
NNW
4
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
18
0.7
NNW
4
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.6
NNW
4
0.2
W
10
0.7
NW
4
0.9
NNW
5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
8
12
12
5
7
9
5
19
11
2
2
11
3
6
15
8
8
11
7
14
37
Wind (km/h)
25
E
20
NNE
15
NNE
10
NE
20
WNW
15
NW
10
ENE
30
NNW
40
ENE
25
ENE
20
NW
15
N
15
NNE
25
NNW
15
NE
20
ENE
20
NW
20
NW
25
NNW
30
NW
20
E
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
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cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
8:37PM9.43m
9:04AM9.13m
9:23PM9.35m
9:48AM8.94m
10:05PM9.08m
10:29AM8.59m
10:46PM8.66m
11:07AM8.15m
11:25PM8.16m
11:48AM7.67m
00:07AM7.63m
12:34PM7.21m
00:58AM7.14m
Low Tide
2:19PM0.74m
2:52AM0.66m
3:04PM0.81m
3:36AM0.83m
3:46PM1.05m
4:15AM1.16m
4:24PM1.41m
4:52AM1.61m
5:01PM1.85m
5:28AM2.09m
5:42PM2.32m
6:10AM2.57m
6:33PM2.76m
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5:18
5:20
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5:22
5:24
5:24
5:26
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9:24
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9:17
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Temp °C
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25
23
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Feels °C
20
21
21
21
21
17
18
15
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18
16
16
15
17
17
17
16
12
12
14
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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.

Coombesgate Beach is 14 km (9 miles) from Appledore. If you plan a holiday in North Devon, look for hotels and other accommodation in Appledore. Appledore has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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