Coombesgate Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.18° N 4.22° W

Coombesgate Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Coombesgate Beach sea temperature is
18.7° C
2.2° 

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 10 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, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, W swell with 194 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 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 10AM.

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 7PM (Thu 13th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, grab your wettie, let’s talk about what we’ve got here at Coombesgate Beach.

Honestly, for the next couple of weeks, this isn’t one of those barnburner, world-class windows. The waves are there, but they’re mostly small and tricky with the wind. It’s a bit of a slow grind for the most part.

We kick off Monday the 10th, but don’t get too excited. The swell is tiny at 2ft from the west, but that north-northwest wind is ruining it—makes for a choppy, onshore mess. Water temp is sitting at 66°F, which feels much warmer than usual for this time of year, a solid 4°F above normal. That’s a bit of a treat for the skin, but the surf itself is poor.

Tuesday the 11th is a tease. The swell drops right off to 0.7ft, but look at that wind—east-southeast and offshore, glassy and clean. It’s a flat day though. You’ll be staring at the horizon wishing those little 8-second waves had some size.

Wednesday the 12th is when we start to see a pulse. The combined swell energy bumps up to 73 for the morning, still weak. By afternoon it’s 94 with a 2ft, 10-second west-southwest swell. Winds are cross-shore, not great for grooming, but the conditions are described as clean. It’s still considered poor surf overall though.

It’s not until Thursday the 13th that we get a proper lift. The early morning brings a 3ft west-southwest swell with an 11-second period, and the combined energy hits 187 (moderate). That’s the first real *energy* in the water. The only heartbreak is the wind swings to the west-northwest, so it’s onshore. The waves will be lumpy.

The following days all kind of blur together: waist-high dribble, onshore winds, and no real standout until we get to Saturday the 16th. That morning, the wind is glassy out of the east-northeast, just 3 mph, and the swell is a pathetic 1ft. It’s clean but tiny, not worth paddling out for.

Late in the window, around Thursday the 20th, we get a 3ft west-northwest swell with a period of just 4 seconds—that’s pure windswell, short and weak. No power there.

Now, if you’re patient and you want the *closest thing to a good session*, keep your eye on Tuesday the 25th. There’s a 3ft west-southwest swell, a 9-second period, and the combined energy hits 126 (moderate). The direction is cross-on from the southwest at 16 mph though, so it’s going to be bumpy. It’s the best energy we see in the entire 16 days, but it’s not exactly glassy perfection.

Given the consistent small size and onshore tendencies, and this being a beach and reef setup, if the wind really kicks up and the swell stays weak, a kite surfer would have a much better time than a paddle surfer on days like that.

Chin up, mate. It’s not a hurricane swell, but there are faint whispers of energy. Forecasts can change.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NE by Sat night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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94
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
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
8:42AM9.37m
8:59PM9.53m
9:19AM9.15m
9:35PM9.21m
Low Tide
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
2:40PM0.63m
3:06AM0.72m
3:14PM0.88m
3:37AM1.09m
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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.

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