
Surf Forecasts:
Coombesgate Beach surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, W swell with 116 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
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 our local stretch.
Truth is, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and grim for a proper paddle. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak waves and poor conditions right through the end of July and into the first days of August. Don’t get your hopes up for any real action until we get into the first week of August.
Let’s run through it. From Tuesday the 21st of July right through to the 4th of August, it’s a massive gap with no decent surf to speak of. Swell heights barely tickle 0.7ft to 2ft most days, with periods all over the shop and weak energy readings – mostly single-digit or low double-digit numbers. The wind is cross-on, onshore, or just messy, and the water here is running much warmer than normal for this time of year at 65°, which is a solid 4° above average. That’s nice for a dip, but not for surfing.
The one true standout, and really the only thing worth a mention, lands on Wednesday the 5th of August. We finally see a little pulse of life. The morning session at Coombesgate Beach is looking promising. The swell builds to a clean 4ft from the WSW, with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined energy of the swell pushes into the moderate range. More importantly, the wind is expected to be glassy – that’s the key here. It’s a rare moment of clean conditions, even if the waves are nothing special in size. This is a beginner-friendly break, and that small, clean swell will be perfect for a longboard or a foamie. The afternoon goes a bit choppy as the wind swings cross-on, so get on it early.
So, for the whole 16-day window, it’s a long dry spell with one bright, glassy morning on the 5th of August. That’s your best bet. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but for now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Fri night, fresh winds from the NW by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | W 9 | NNW 4 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 8 |
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8 | 8 | 16 | 13 | 7 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 22 | 5 | 6 | 19 | 95 | 85 | 100 | 107 | 66 | 47 | 35 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:48AM7.67m | 00:07AM7.63m | 12:34PM7.21m | 00:58AM7.14m | 1:35PM6.87m | 2:04AM6.81m | 2:49PM6.78m | 3:20AM6.77m | 4:02PM7.00m | 4:30AM7.00m | 5:02PM7.39m | 5:25AM7.36m | 5:49PM7.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:42PM2.32m | 6:10AM2.57m | 6:33PM2.76m | 7:06AM2.97m | 7:39PM3.07m | 8:19AM3.18m | 8:56PM3.12m | 9:36AM3.08m | 10:07PM2.89m | 10:40AM2.76m | 11:05PM2.52m | 11:31AM2.37m | 11:52PM2.14m | ||||||||
5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:12 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 4 | W 9 | NW 4 | W 8 | — | NW 3 | W 8 | — | W 6 | W 7 | — | W 7 | WNW 6 | — | W 8 |
1 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 5 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 95 | 85 | — | 107 | 66 | — | 35 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 7 | W 7 | — | W 9 | — | W 9 | — | W 8 | W 13 | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
8 | 1 | 1 | — | 7 | — | 6 | — | 5 | 3 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | WNW 4 | W 4 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | WNW 6 | N 3 |
— | 1 | 16 | 13 | 4 | 16 | — | — | — | — | 22 | — | 6 | 19 | — | — | 100 | — | — | 47 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 410 | 772 | 240 | 419 | 804 | 49 | 91 | 160 | 409 | 1050 | 833 | 665 | 411 | 411 | 799 | 316 | 316 | 43 | 147 | 316 | 140 |
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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.










