Coombesgate Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.18° N 4.22° W

Coombesgate Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Coombesgate Beach sea temperature is
18.8°C
2.6° 

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 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, W swell with 1,335 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Coombesgate Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Coombesgate Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Coombesgate Beach in the next 16 days are 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 1PM. 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 5th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 5th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 7th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Well, I gotta be straight with you – this outlook is a tough one. We’ve got a 16-day window from now, and the first real chance of a wave worth paddling out for doesn’t show up until Tuesday the 15th of September. That’s a solid week of flat, blown-out, or just plain messy conditions before we see anything with a pulse.

The water is running much warmer than normal for this time of year, which is a bit of a weird one, but that’s the hand we’re dealt.

For the first week, it’s a no-go. We’ve got wind on it, cross-on, and onshore from the west and northwest, with the swell mostly short-period and weak. The energy is low, barely cracking triple digits on the 4th (591 at the peak) but it’s all onshore chop. Saturday the 6th morning actually looks clean with a light offshore, but the swell is only 2ft from the west – not enough to push a flea off a leaf. The 7th of September has a big spike in energy (1283), but it’s a 6ft, 12-second period groundswell from the west getting hammered by a 19 mph onshore wind. That’s a washing machine, not a wave.

The 8th and 9th are more of the same: onshore wind and messy, lumpy surf. The 10th through the 14th is just a blur of cross-onshore wind and weak, inconsistent swell. The 13th of September is a real low point, with energy down to 46.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Tuesday the 15th of September is the day to circle. We’ve got Coombesgate Beach, a beach and reef setup that’s fairly consistent and fairly exposed to the swell. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but keep in mind it can get crowded sometimes. The morning is glassy – that’s right, *glass* – with a slight air and a 3ft swell from the west. The period is a solid 9 seconds, so there’s a bit of shape to it, and the energy is moderate at 153. This is clean, no wind, just you and the ocean. It’s not a monster, but for a spot that’s been dead for a week, this is our standout. The swell direction from the west matches the optimum swell direction for this break, so it’s going to set up nicely.

Wednesday the 16th of September morning is also worth a mention. It’s glassy again, with a calm wind and 2ft from the west at 10 seconds. The energy is low (70), but it’s clean, and on a small board you could have some fun. The afternoon gets a bit of a cross-on breeze, but the morning is the pick.

After that, from the 17th onward, it’s back to strong onshore winds and tiny, weak swell. The energy drops to 41 and 45, and the wind is howling. Not worth getting out of bed for.

So, the call is clear: Tuesday the 15th of September morning at Coombesgate Beach is the one. Glassy, clean, 3ft west swell with a 9-second period. It’s not the biggest, but it’s the best we’ve got. Get out there and enjoy it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Thu night, calm by Sat night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the W by Tue morning).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
240
374
583
408
195
94
183
88
57
65
33
798
1029
836
881
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671
389
373
328
Wind (km/h)
35
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30
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25
WNW
10
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20
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High Tide
10:53PM8.05m
11:13AM7.71m
11:48PM7.40m
12:18PM7.14m
1:11AM6.88m
1:58PM6.89m
2:59AM6.92m
3:41PM7.32m
4:25AM7.55m
4:53PM8.11m
5:26AM8.32m
5:47PM8.86m
Low Tide
4:18PM1.97m
4:45AM2.25m
5:10PM2.56m
5:46AM2.88m
6:36PM3.10m
7:30AM3.27m
8:36PM3.10m
9:18AM2.99m
10:06PM2.51m
10:34AM2.29m
11:11PM1.76m
11:32AM1.57m
00:03AM1.13m
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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.

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