Coombesgate Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s in store for us here.

Honestly, mate, it’s a pretty grim run for the next couple of weeks. The forecast is just littered with "poor surf conditions" day after day, with nothing really getting the heart pumping. We’re looking at a solid 10-day stretch of onshore winds and messy, lumpy waves that are more of a workout than a session. The energy is weak, barely cracking triple digits on most days.

The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Wednesday, 16th September. Even then, it’s nothing to write home about. Coombesgate Beach is showing a 4ft west-southwest swell with a period of 8 seconds, but the combined energy is only 223 (moderate). The wind is a light, cross-off from the southeast, which will keep the surface clean. It’s surfable, but the conditions are still described as "very ordinary." Not a standout, just a chance to get wet without the battle.

The next morning, Thursday, 17th September, is a bit of a letdown again with a smaller 3ft swell and the wind turning cross-on.

Now, the one that actually catches my eye is the morning of Saturday, 19th September. We’ve got a 3ft west swell with a nice 10-second period, which will give it a bit of push. The combined energy is a middling 125 (moderate). But the real kicker is the wind: glassy. Dead flat, clean as a whistle. For a break like Coombesgate Beach that’s a beach and reef setup, that glassy wind is a major positive. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. The break is fairly consistent, but you might have to share it with a few others, as crowds are sometimes expected. This is the best on offer in the whole window, but keep your expectations in check—it’s a small wave day for the experienced crew, not a big swell session.

After that, the surf drops off a cliff again. The final few days show a tiny 1.0ft to 2ft swell with solid onshore winds, so it’s back to the land-based activities.

So, to sum it up: the first 16 days of September are a write-off for any quality waves. The 19th is your best bet, but it’s a small, clean, glassy morning. Don’t hold your breath for anything else.

Rusty.

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