
Surf Forecasts:
Coombesgate Beach surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, W swell with 987 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 cross-offshore 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 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coombesgate Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get real about the next few weeks. We’ve got a 16-day window, but I’ll be honest with you right now – the first week and a half looks like a write-off. The surf is small, the wind is messy, and we’re staring down a pretty grim run. It’s not until the tail end of the period that we start to see a glimmer of something worth paddling out for. So, let’s break it down day by day.
We kick off on Saturday the 5th. The water is sitting at 66°F – that’s a solid 4°F warmer than usual, which is a real treat for this time of year. But the waves? Forget it. A weak 3ft from the west with a cross-on wind and a combined energy of just 155. It’s choppy and uninspiring.
Sunday the 6th is more of the same – tiny 2ft swell in the morning, period down at 6 seconds on a clean cross-off wind, but no push. The afternoon gets a bit bumpy with a cross-shore chop. Not worth the wetsuit.
Monday the 7th sees a bit of a spike in energy – the combined swell energy jumps to 800 with a 5ft, 11-second swell from the west. That’s a proper groundswell period, but it’s smoke and mirrors. The onshore wind is howling at 12 mph and the conditions are just poor. The swell is too lined up for this beach and reef setup, meaning it’ll likely break straight and messy.
Tuesday the 8th is all wind. 6ft on the face from the west, period at 9 seconds, but with a fresh 19 mph onshore gale, the combined energy of 556 is just raw power with no finesse. This is expert-only territory if you’re brave, honestly looks more like a kite session than a paddle surf.
The whole rest of the first week and into the second – Wednesday the 9th right through to Wednesday the 16th – is a long, flat, boring stretch. Swell drops below 3ft, periods are short, and the wind is either onshore, cross, or just plain wrong. The combined energy values are mostly in the double digits. There’s a glassy moment on Monday the 14th morning with 1ft, but it’s barely a ripple. This is a real dry spell.
Now, things finally start to look up on Thursday the 17th. That’s the date to circle. Coombesgate Beach finally gets a clean push. The morning sees a 5ft, 7-second swell from the west, but the magic is in the wind – a gentle offshore from the ESE at 9 mph. The wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” but a 5ft clean wave with a combined energy of 187 is the best we’ve seen by a long shot. It’s a beginner-friendly size, but the offshore wind will clean it up. It’s the standout of the whole forecast, but it’s still a bit raw and short-period.
Friday the 18th keeps the hope alive. The morning and afternoon both offer 4ft, 6-second swell from the west, with clean offshore or cross-off winds from the east. The energy is moderate at 113-112. It’s still small and short-period, but it’s clean, and for this region, that’s a win.
Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th are a fade-out. The swell drops back to 3ft and 2ft, though the offshore winds hold. The energy is weak. It’s a quiet end to the window.
So, the honest truth: the first 10 days are a total bust. Don’t bother. The only real window is from Thursday the 17th to Friday the 18th. That’s your best shot. The swell is small, but the wind is right, and the water is warm. It’s not a pumping session, but it’s the best we’ve got.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Wed night, fresh winds from the WNW by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
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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 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 11 | W 13 | W 12 | W 9 | W 9 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 |
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148 | 88 | 30 | 62 | 94 | 434 | 764 | 976 | 556 | 461 | 255 | 189 | 85 | 93 | 71 | 87 | 314 | 263 | 313 | 198 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | on | on | on |
High Tide | 1:11AM6.88m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:19PM1.02m | 00:47AM0.73m | 12:59PM0.70m | 1:26AM0.59m | |||||||
— | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 6 | W 13 | WSW 16 | W 11 | W 13 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 8 | W 9 | — | W 8 |
148 | 88 | 30 | 3 | 53 | 434 | 764 | 773 | — | — | — | — | 34 | 93 | 3 | 2 | 314 | 263 | — | 198 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
7 | 7 | 25 | 6 | — | 366 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | — | — | W 12 | W 9 | W 9 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | — | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | — | — | W 8 | — |
— | — | — | 62 | 94 | — | — | 976 | 556 | 461 | 255 | 189 | 85 | — | 71 | 87 | — | — | 313 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 90 | 0 | 3 | 221 | 78 | 41 | 277 | 170 | 316 | 316 | 112 | 112 | 131 | 14 | 3 | 268 | 483 | 316 | 316 | 64 |
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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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