Coombesgate Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.18° N 4.22° W

Coombesgate Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Coombesgate Beach sea temperature is
18.7° 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 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, W swell with 216 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Coombesgate Beach in the next 16 days are 1.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 12th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 12th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 13th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve got a look at the next 16 days for Coombesgate Beach. Let’s be straight with you—this stretch starts off pretty quiet and stays that way for a long time. We’re looking at a run of small, messy conditions that don’t offer much for a paddle surfer. The first real chance of anything surfable doesn’t show up until Wednesday the 12th.

The early part of the forecast is a bit of a write-off. From Saturday the 8th right through Tuesday the 11th, the swell is tiny, mostly under 1ft, with short periods and a lot of onshore or cross-onshore winds. The water temp is sitting at 66°F, which is a solid 4°F warmer than normal for this time of year—that’s a treat for the skin, but there’s barely a wave to enjoy it on. The combined swell energy is barely registering, with values like 6 and 8 (kilojoules per square metre), so it’s flat out weak.

Then we get a flicker of hope on Wednesday morning the 12th. The swell bumps up to 2ft from the west, with a period of 10 seconds, and the wind is offshore from the ESE at 12 mph. That’s clean. The combined energy hits 73 (kilojoules per square metre), which is still weak but at least it’s something. The wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” and honestly, for a beginner spot like this, that’s the best you’ll see. It’s not a standout, but it’s the only real window. The afternoon sees a touch more size at 2ft, but the wind swings cross-off and it’s still not great.

Thursday the 13th morning brings a better-sized swell, 3ft from the WSW with an 11-second period, giving moderate energy of 191 (kilojoules per square metre). The wind is light and cross-shore from the north at 3 mph, which is almost glassy. But the wave comment still says “poor surf conditions.” The afternoon gets messy with onshore wind.

From Friday the 14th all the way through to the end of the forecast on Sunday the 23rd, it’s a slog. The swell pops up to 3ft on Monday the 17th and again on Friday the 21st, but the wind is always onshore or cross-onshore, often strong. On Saturday the 22nd, the swell hits 5ft with a 7-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 277 in the morning and 412 in the afternoon—that’s moderate to strong energy. But with onshore winds hitting 25 mph, that’s just a messy, blown-out lump. For a beach and reef setup like Coombesgate, that’s more interesting for a kite surfer than anyone with a paddle. The period is short, so it’s choppy, and onshore winds are going to kill any shape.

The standout? There isn’t one. The best on offer is Wednesday morning the 12th, with tiny, clean waves from a light offshore breeze. If you’re desperate for a paddle and just want to feel salt water, that’s your window. Everything else is either flat, blown out, or both. The second week is a washout—don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.3
WNW
3
0.4
W
5
0.4
W
5
0.4
NW
4
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
7
0.4
WSW
11
0.6
W
10
0.7
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
9
0.9
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
10
0.9
W
10
0.8
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6
6
5
2
2
2
7
8
4
5
4
41
73
94
135
191
167
151
103
76
46
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
10
N
5
NNW
10
NW
20
W
10
W
15
NNW
15
WNW
5
E
20
ESE
20
SE
10
E
20
ESE
20
SSE
5
ESE
5
N
20
W
10
W
15
W
20
W
5
W
Wind State
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High Tide
2:06PM7.09m
2:55AM7.14m
3:37PM7.34m
4:21AM7.52m
4:54PM7.94m
5:31AM8.13m
5:56PM8.63m
6:28AM8.73m
6:49PM9.19m
7:17AM9.16m
7:36PM9.55m
8:02AM9.38m
8:19PM9.66m
Low Tide
8:30PM2.84m
9:13AM2.73m
10:00PM2.44m
10:33AM2.23m
11:11PM1.82m
11:37AM1.61m
00:12AM1.21m
12:31PM1.06m
1:04AM0.75m
1:19PM0.70m
1:50AM0.52m
2:02PM0.56m
2:31AM0.51m
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5:50
5:52
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5:58
6:00
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8:52
8:50
8:49
8:46
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8:43
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Temp °C
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20
19
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17
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Feels °C
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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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