
Surf Forecasts:
Coombesgate Beach surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, NNW swell with 33 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 0.9m 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s 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 | 10PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coombesgate Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, crew, Rusty back again. Let me give you the same story in the old numbers. We’re looking at Coombesgate Beach and, man, it’s a quiet couple of weeks. It’s a beach and reef spot that gets a bit of exposure, but the incoming swell is mostly tiny and the wind isn't playing nice. The water temp is a balmy 64°F, which feels a little warmer than usual for this time of year.
The first bit of real hope doesn’t show up until Saturday, July 25th. After days of flat water, we see a small 3ft west swell with a combined energy of 54 (weak). But the wind is a moderate cross-onshore from the northwest at 16 mph. That’s going to make it choppy and lumpy. Not a clean ride there. The afternoon is an onshore mess at 19 mph.
Sunday the 26th keeps that struggling energy going. The swell drops to 2ft from the west, with an onshore wind at 6 mph in the morning. The combined energy is still weak at 49. It’s still going to be a messy battle against the breeze.
The only session that looks like it could be proper is the very last day, Friday, July 31st. Forecast shows a 3ft swell from the WSW with a combined energy reading of 128 (moderate). That’s a proper pulse of energy. The wind is light cross-shore from the north at 6 mph in the morning. That’s a winning combo for this break – clean lines and a bit of push. For a beginner-level wave, that 3ft is a great size. The afternoon wind swings onshore again at 16 mph, so it’s strictly a dawn patrol call. That Friday morning on the 31st is your one true standout. Everything else is just waiting.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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 | NW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | N 4 | W 7 | W 10 | NNW 4 | W 9 | W 18 | NNW 4 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | NNW 4 |
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8 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 24 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 13 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:37PM9.43m | 9:04AM9.13m | 9:23PM9.35m | 9:48AM8.94m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:19PM0.74m | 2:52AM0.66m | 3:04PM0.81m | 3:36AM0.83m | 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 | ||||||||
5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:17 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 18 |
Feels °C | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | NW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | ENE 3 | W 10 | NNW 3 | W 8 | NNW 4 | W 10 | W 10 | NW 4 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 |
5 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 7 | W 9 | NW 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 8 | — | — | NW 4 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 11 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 10 | NNW 3 | — | — |
8 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SW 14 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 19 | W 12 | W 18 | W 11 | NW 5 | NW 4 | W 7 | — | — | — |
2 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | ENE 2 | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | NW 3 | N 4 | ENE 3 | — | NNW 4 | — | NNW 2 | — | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | — | — | NW 3 | NNW 4 |
2 | 1 | — | — | — | 7 | — | 4 | 24 | 3 | — | 8 | — | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 13 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 226 | 226 | 310 | 310 | 402 | 420 | 466 | 403 | 324 | 146 | 310 | 403 | 410 | 41 | 91 | 146 | 403 | 430 | 858 | 240 | |
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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.










