
Surf Forecasts:
Coombesgate Beach surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, NNW swell with 70 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 1.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coombesgate Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Coombesgate Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a lean stretch coming up. We’re looking at a long, dry run with no real surf to speak of for the better part of two weeks. From now through until around the 29th of July, it’s pretty much a write-off. The swell is tiny, mostly under 2 ft, and what little energy there is comes in weak with combined swell energy often in the single digits or teens (e.g., 7, 2, 7). The wind is mostly cross-off or cross-on, but the waves just aren't there to make anything of it. The morning of the 22nd of July sees a bit of a bump to 2 ft, but with a short period of 4 seconds from the NNW and a cross-on breeze, it’s a mess. After that, it’s more of the same: small, weak, and generally poor.
There is a glimmer of hope toward the end of the month. The morning of Thursday, 30th of July, things start to look a little different. We’ve got a 5 ft swell from the W, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 282 – that’s a moderate push. Now, the tricky part: the wind is cross-off from the S, with a light rain, but the forecast still calls it "marginal" with a score of 1. The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is about 4° warmer than normal for this time of year – definitely notable, feels like a bit of a warm bath compared to usual.
Honestly, for Coombesgate Beach, the whole 16-day window is a tough sell. The only morning that even sniffs a surfable wave is that 30th of July, but it’s barely on the radar. For the rest, you’re looking at clean, flat water – good for a swim, maybe, but not for a paddle. If you’re desperate, that Thursday morning might offer a tiny, grovelly window, but don't hold your breath. The setup is a beach and reef, so it can handle a little swell direction, but with no consistency and poor conditions otherwise, this is a stretch where you park the board.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Wed night, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | W 8 | NNW 4 | W 7 | W 10 | W 19 | W 12 | W 18 | NNW 4 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
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5 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 70 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 10:05PM9.08m | 10:29AM8.59m | 10:46PM8.66m | 11:07AM8.15m | 11:25PM8.16m | 11:48AM7.67m | 00:07AM7.63m | 12:34PM7.21m | 00:58AM7.14m | 1:35PM6.87m | 2:04AM6.81m | 2:49PM6.78m | 3:20AM6.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:46PM1.05m | 4:15AM1.16m | 4:24PM1.41m | 4:52AM1.61m | 5:01PM1.85m | 5:28AM2.09m | 5:42PM2.32m | 6:10AM2.57m | 6:33PM2.76m | 7:06AM2.97m | 7:39PM3.07m | 8:19AM3.18m | 8:56PM3.12m | ||||||||
5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | W 8 | NNW 4 | W 7 | W 7 | W 10 | NNW 3 | W 8 | W 11 | NNW 4 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
2 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | W 8 | NW 4 | NW 4 | W 7 | W 9 | W 11 | W 8 | W 10 | W 7 | W 16 | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | — | — | — |
5 | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 5 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 19 | W 12 | W 18 | W 18 | W 8 | N 6 | W 7 | — | — | — | W 15 | — | — | W 13 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 2 | ENE 3 | E 3 | NNE 2 | NNW 4 | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | ENE 3 | NNE 2 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 |
— | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | 5 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 70 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 443 | 466 | 44 | 332 | 543 | 385 | 403 | 410 | 83 | 91 | 146 | 240 | 404 | 466 | 240 | 41 | 549 | 389 | 389 | 430 | 422 |
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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.










