
Surf Forecasts:
Coombesgate Beach surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, W swell with 972 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with WSW 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 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period. 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 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coombesgate Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sat night, fresh winds from the SW by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue night, light winds from the W by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | W 11 | W 13 | WSW 12 | W 8 | W 9 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 6 | W 7 |
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32 | 60 | 94 | 434 | 972 | 897 | 453 | 481 | 289 | 263 | 107 | 100 | 77 | 206 | 277 | 235 | 158 | 84 | 60 | 136 | 381 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:58PM6.89m | 2:59AM6.92m | 3:41PM7.32m | 4:25AM7.55m | 4:53PM8.11m | 5:26AM8.32m | 5:47PM8.86m | 6:16AM8.95m | 6:34PM9.39m | 6:59AM9.34m | 7:16PM9.65m | 7:38AM9.48m | 7:54PM9.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:30AM3.27m | 8:36PM3.10m | 9:18AM2.99m | 10:06PM2.51m | 10:34AM2.29m | 11:11PM1.76m | 11:32AM1.57m | 00:03AM1.13m | 12:19PM1.02m | 00:47AM0.73m | 12:59PM0.70m | 1:26AM0.59m | 1:36PM0.61m | 2:00AM0.65m | |||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
— | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 16 | W 11 | W 13 | W 12 | W 10 | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 11 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 10 | — |
32 | 60 | 53 | 434 | 972 | 617 | 78 | — | — | — | 50 | 100 | 11 | 2 | 277 | 235 | 158 | 84 | 60 | 8 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 13 | — | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
25 | 3 | — | 366 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 8 | — | — | WSW 12 | W 8 | W 9 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | — | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | W 7 |
— | — | 94 | — | — | 897 | 453 | 481 | 289 | 263 | 107 | — | 77 | 206 | — | — | — | — | — | 136 | 381 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 221 | 221 | 78 | 41 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 226 | 112 | 112 | 268 | 93 | 90 | 268 | 90 | 41 | 93 | 0 | 3 | 90 | 104 |
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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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