
Surf Forecasts:
Coombesgate Beach surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, NNW swell with 74 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 22nd 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 on the cards for the Coombesgate Beach region over the next couple of weeks.
Well, you’re gonna need some patience, because the start of this forecast is a real flat spell. The first solid week of the outlook is a write-off, I’m sorry to say. There is barely a ripple to be found from the 18th of July right through to the end of the month. It’s a long, dry gap with very little swell energy on offer, and it’s fair to say the best part of the first week is a total no-go for anything resembling a proper surf.
The first real taste of something remotely promising doesn’t show up until the 27th of July, Monday morning. We finally see a pulse of modest energy coming through with a 5ft swell from the WSW, but the period is short at 6 seconds, and the wind is onshore from the WNW at 12 mph. The combined energy is a moderate 170 but the conditions are still described as poor. It’s really not anything to get excited about, and the same goes for the following days. The swell does start to build through the 30th of July, Thursday, with a 6ft swell from the WSW pushing the combined energy up to 272. Still, the wind is a cross-onshore, making things choppy.
The only standout window in the entire 16 days is likely the 31st of July, Friday morning. We see a 7ft groundswell from the west with an 8-second period, bringing the combined energy to a strong 441. The wind is from the WSW at a gentle 9 mph, which is a light cross-onshore breeze. For a beach and reef setup like Coombesgate Beach, this is a bit on the bigger side and will be a challenging one for beginners. It’s the best the run has to offer, but it’s no classic. The water is much warmer than normal for this time of year, coming in at 64°F.
After that, the energy drops back down through the 1st and 2nd of August, with fresh cross-onshore winds making things lumpy and messy again. All in all, it’s a pretty poor run. If you’re desperate for a paddle, the 31st of July morning is your best bet, but keep your expectations in check.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Wed night, light winds from the N by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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 | NNW 4 | W 7 | W 10 | W 19 | W 9 | W 11 | NNW 4 | W 10 | W 10 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
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5 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 22 | 33 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-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 | 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 | ||||||||
— | — | 5:22 | — | — | 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 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | — | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 3 |
5 | 18 | 1 | — | 2 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | NW 4 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 7 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | W 8 |
— | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 10 | W 19 | W 12 | N 5 | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 2 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | — | E 3 | — | NW 3 | NE 2 | NNE 2 | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | WNW 2 | — |
2 | — | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 12 | 20 | 22 | 33 | 10 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 466 | 6 | 403 | 335 | 387 | 403 | 779 | 403 | 109 | 146 | 240 | 423 | 356 | 240 | 41 | 437 | 389 | 416 | 889 | 424 |
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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.










