Coombesgate Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what we’ve got on the cards for our stretch of coast. I’ve got to be straight with you – it’s a tough run ahead. We’re looking at a long, quiet period with barely a whisper of decent surf for the next couple of weeks, so patience is going to be key.

For the first week and a half, it’s essentially a write-off. From Sunday the 26th of July right through to Saturday the 8th of August, there is nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, the winds are messy, and the wave energy is just too weak to get excited about. We’ve got a few pulses of moderate combined energy in there – like 303 on Sunday the 26th and 220 on Wednesday the 5th of August – but every time it shows up, the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, and the quality is poor. It’s just not happening.

Then, after that long, frustrating gap, we finally get a glimmer of hope on Sunday the 9th of August. Now, this is the only real standout in the whole outlook, so I’d circle this date if I were you. Coombesgate Beach is a beach and reef setup that’s fairly exposed to the swell. On Sunday morning, we’re looking at a clean 6 ft swell coming from the WNW. The wave energy jumps right up to 222 (moderate wave energy), and the best part? The wind is glassy, with a light ENE breeze – absolute perfection for a smooth, clean surface. The water temperature is a warm 66 °F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. So even the dip will feel good. The only downside here is that at 6 ft, it’s getting a bit solid, so beginners might find it a handful. But for everyone else, it’s the best we’re going to get. The swell period is a short 6 seconds though, so don’t expect long lines – it’ll be more of a punchy, short-period windswell, so keep your reflexes sharp.

The afternoon on the 9th of August gets a bit bumpier as the wind swings cross-onshore, and the swell bumps up to 7 ft with energy hitting 436 (moderate to strong wave energy), but the wind messes it up. That morning window is the one.

After that, Monday the 10th of August drops right back off into small, choppy conditions. So it’s a fleeting window. If you can get out on the 9th morning, do it. Otherwise, it’s a long, flat wait.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on the sky.

Rusty.

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