Coombesgate Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it for Coombesgate Beach. This is a beach and reef setup, fairly exposed to the swell, and the optimum direction is from the WNW. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but we’ve got a real mixed bag of conditions coming our way.

Right off the bat, the first few days are a write-off. We’re talking Friday the 24th to Saturday the 25th, with tiny 0.7 ft to 3 ft windswell, short periods under 8 seconds, and onshore winds that are just junk. The combined energy is weak, only 5 to 22 (very weak), and the wave comment says it all: poor surf. Not a single board is worth paddling out for.

Sunday the 26th sees a jump in size to 5 ft swell from the W, but the period is still a short 7 seconds, and we’ve got a fresh 22 mph onshore wind. The energy climbs to 225 (moderate), but the wind is just tearing it up. It’s a mess. Monday the 27th drops back to 3 ft, still onshore, and then we’ve got a couple of days of tiny, weak waves with light onshore breezes. Nothing to write home about.

Now, there’s a little glimmer on the 30th of July. We get a clean Thursday morning with a light ESE offshore wind at 6 mph, but the swell is only 1.0 ft and the energy is 25 (very weak). It’s a glassy surface, but there’s just no power. You’d be bobbing around on a longboard for a workout.

The real story here is the run from Sunday the 2nd of August through to Tuesday the 6th of August. The swell really starts to build. We’re talking 7 ft to 8 ft from the WSW on the 2nd, with a period of 9 seconds and strong wave energy (632 to 1282). That’s solid, genuine size. But here’s the kicker: the wind is cross-onshore at 12 to 16 mph, making it choppy and lumpy. For a beach and reef, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The 3rd of August drops to 6 ft, still cross-onshore, and the 4th sees 4 ft with a slight air cross-onshore. The 6th of August has a 5 ft swell from the WSW with a 7-second period and gentle onshore wind, but the energy is 302 (moderate). Still, the wind is ruining the shape.

The standout? If I had to pick the best on offer, it’s the morning of the 4th of August. The swell is 4 ft from the W, period 7 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-onshore at only 3 mph – that’s a slight air, which means it’ll be clean with small ripples. The energy is 247 (moderate). For a beginner spot, that’s the most manageable. But honestly, there’s no true gem here. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no worries there.

Crowds at Coombesgate can be a problem sometimes, so even on the cleaner days, expect a few heads. The consistency is fairly consistent, but with this forecast, it’s more of a waiting game. It tends not to stay poor for long, but this 16-day window is a tough one for quality waves.

Rusty out.

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