Coombesgate Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.18° N 4.22° W

Coombesgate Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Coombesgate Beach sea temperature is
18.9° C
2.3° 

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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, W swell with 349 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Coombesgate Beach in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 21st Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 21st Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 20th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. We've got a lot of onshore wind and choppy, messy conditions dominating the forecast. It's one of those stretches where you might be better off checking the tide charts for a walk than waxing up. There's a glimmer of hope early on, but then we go into a real slump before things might get interesting again way out at the end of the month.

For the first few days, the swell is just not happening. Monday afternoon the 17th has a weak 2ft of west swell with a short 6-second period, and a 12 mph onshore wind is going to make it a lumpy mess. The combined energy is only at (50), which is nothing. Tuesday the 18th isn't any better; we see a little more swell at 4ft, but still short-period and blown out by a moderate breeze. The water temp is sitting at 66° which is 4° warmer than usual for this time of year, so that's a bit of a treat if you do get in, but honestly, it’s not worth the fight.

We hit a real dead zone from the 19th through the 25th. The swell stays small, under 3ft, and the winds are mostly onshore or cross. There’s a brief window on the morning of Friday the 21st where we get a gentle 9 mph offshore breeze from the east, but the swell is only 2ft. It would be clean but tiny, maybe a longboard if you’re desperate. Then it just fades away into nothing. The 22nd, 23rd, and 24th are all flat, with swell below 1ft. We're talking about a solid 3-4 days of absolutely nothing to ride at Coombesgate Beach. The water will be clean, but you'll be floating, not surfing.

Now, as we roll into the last week of August, the energy starts to pick up, but the quality doesn't. Wednesday the 26th sees a 3ft west-southwest swell, but the wind is messy. By Friday the 28th, the swell bumps up to 5ft, but it's crossed up with a fresh breeze. The energy is building though, hitting (526) for the day. This is where it starts to get interesting, and the surf is definitely not for beginners. This is pushing into intermediate territory.

The real standout in this whole forecast is Saturday the 29th of August. We've got a solid 7ft west swell, and strong, powerful energy at (1156). The period is a workable 9 seconds. The catch is the wind is onshore from the northwest at 16 mph. It's going to be big, powerful, and likely lumpy. This is only for experienced surfers who know the Coombesgate rip. The swell direction from the west matches the optimum for the spot, so the shape could be okay, but the onshore breeze is a major drawback. It will be big, but it won't be clean. This one is only for the experts among us.

We end the period with more of the same. Sunday the 30th has a 5ft swell but is blown out by strong cross-shore winds. Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st of September see the swell jump back up to 8ft, but again, the winds are all over the place, keeping things messy and lumpy. There’s plenty of power there, but it will be a battle. The setup looks like it might be more fun for the kite surfers than for us paddle surfers, to be honest.

So there you have it. A couple of glimmers early on for the desperate, a big and messy day on the 29th for the brave, and a whole lot of waiting in between. Forecast this far out can always change, so keep an eye on it, but don't hold your breath.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 16°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
10:24AM8.29m
10:39PM8.16m
10:56AM7.74m
11:12PM7.55m
11:33AM7.18m
11:54PM6.94m
12:28PM6.65m
1:01AM6.42m
1:59PM6.38m
2:41AM6.29m
3:35PM6.63m
4:09AM6.66m
4:41PM7.19m
Low Tide
4:05AM1.56m
4:14PM1.74m
4:32AM2.08m
4:46PM2.28m
5:06AM2.63m
5:29PM2.87m
5:54AM3.20m
6:38PM3.39m
7:20AM3.61m
8:18PM3.55m
9:06AM3.53m
9:45PM3.23m
10:21AM3.06m
10:46PM2.69m
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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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