
Surf Forecasts:
Coombesgate Beach surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, W swell with 78 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coombesgate Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and listen up. It’s Rusty here.
First up, the honest truth: it’s a pretty bleak stretch coming up. We’re looking at a long run of days where the surf is just not happening. The first solid recommendation doesn’t kick in until Saturday, August 8th—that’s over a week of waiting. The pattern is mostly tiny, weak swell with a lot of onshore wind, making for messy, unrideable conditions. The wait is a long one.
The water at Coombesgate Beach is sitting at 66° right now, which is a massive 5° warmer than usual for this time of year. You’d be forgiven for thinking it’s a mid-summer heatwave in the sea.
For the first week, from July 27th right through to August 7th, it’s just a constant stream of "poor surf." The swell heights are pathetic, mostly under 3ft, with periods as short as 4 to 6 seconds. The wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, so you’re looking at choppy, bumpy, uninviting water. The combined energy is always in the low double digits, which feels like a flat lake with a bit of a ripple. There’s just nothing to get excited about. Even the mornings with offshore wind on August 3rd and 4th only bring tiny 1ft swell—clean, but you’d be on a longboard just to catch a ripple.
Now, the standout is the only real hope on the horizon. On Saturday, August 8th, the morning brings a proper pulse. The swell jumps up to 7ft from the west, with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy hits a solid 583—that’s legitimate, moderate wave energy. The wind is a clean offshore from the south, which is a major positive. This is the day to watch. It’s a beach and reef setup, so with that size and direction, the reef sections could hold shape nicely. But be warned: the afternoon goes to hell with a strong 25 mph cross-onshore wind that will mess it up quickly. The morning window is the only call.
The rest of the second week, from August 9th onward, is a wind-blown mess. That 7ft swell gets hammered by strong cross-onshore winds, making it lumpy and messy. By Monday, August 10th, it’s dropping back to 5ft with onshore wind, and then it fades into tiny, short-period junk again. The early part of that week will be a battle.
So, the long and short of it: it’s a quiet spell. The only real chance to get a clean wave is the morning of August 8th at Coombesgate Beach. After that, it’s a washout. Keep your eyes on the charts, but for now, maybe take up a new hobby.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 11 | W 7 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 9 | WNW 5 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | NNW 5 |
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31 | 19 | 12 | 9 | 22 | 20 | 78 | 57 | 20 | 25 | 20 | 6 | 20 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 6:10AM7.72m | 6:29PM8.17m | 6:48AM8.04m | 7:05PM8.46m | 7:23AM8.30m | 7:40PM8.69m | 7:58AM8.50m | 8:15PM8.85m | 8:32AM8.63m | 8:50PM8.91m | 9:06AM8.65m | 9:25PM8.87m | 9:41AM8.56m | 10:00PM8.70m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:12PM2.02m | 00:32AM1.81m | 12:48PM1.74m | 1:08AM1.55m | 1:22PM1.52m | 1:43AM1.35m | 1:55PM1.38m | 2:16AM1.24m | 2:27PM1.33m | 2:50AM1.22m | 2:59PM1.37m | 3:22AM1.31m | 3:31PM1.51m | 3:56AM1.50m | |||||||
5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 24 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 8 | W 5 | W 5 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 5 | W 5 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 5 | WSW 9 | WNW 4 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | NNW 4 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | NNW 5 |
31 | 5 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 20 | 25 | 1 | 6 | 20 | 26 | 4 | 22 | 23 | 5 | 23 | 23 | 25 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 12 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 10 | — | W 9 | W 8 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 10 | — | WSW 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | WSW 8 | — | — | WSW 8 |
6 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 | — | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 19 | — | 23 | 7 | 4 | 22 | — | — | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 11 | W 11 | W 8 | W 10 | — | — | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 |
— | — | 2 | 9 | 1 | 8 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 5 | — | — | W 7 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | W 5 | WNW 4 | — | W 5 | N 3 | — | — | — | ENE 2 | NNE 3 | ENE 2 |
— | 19 | — | — | 22 | 20 | 78 | 57 | — | — | 20 | 4 | — | 16 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 57 | 99 | 119 | 91 | 140 | 279 | 316 | 316 | 353 | 316 | 145 | 163 | 505 | 148 | 550 | 332 | 146 | 360 | 41 | 41 | 134 |
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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.










