Coombesgate Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.18° N 4.22° W

Coombesgate Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Coombesgate Beach sea temperature is
18.9° C
2.4° 

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 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, W swell with 190 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with WSW 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 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 0.3m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 13th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 13th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 13th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let me tell you how it's shaping up. This is Rusty, and I've got to be straight with you: the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. The water's sitting at a warm 66°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that's about the only thing that's out of the ordinary in a good way.

The pattern for the whole period is a long stretch of onshore or cross-shore winds and small, weak swell. For the first twelve days, from Wednesday the 12th of August right through to Sunday the 23rd, it's pretty much a write-off. You'll see tiny waves, mostly under 3ft, with the combined swell energy barely getting into triple digits. The wind is almost always from the west, northwest, or southwest, putting it straight onshore or cross-onshore at Coombesgate Beach, and the forecast keeps calling it "poor surf conditions." The swell periods are mostly short, between 6 and 9 seconds, so there's no real power behind them.

There's a slight tease on Monday the 24th of August. We get a bit of a bump, with swell hitting 5ft from the WSW, and the wind finally turns light from the SSE, which is cross-offshore and clean. The combined energy jumps to 288, which is moderate. The morning session that day is rated as "expect good surf conditions." It's still a beach and reef setup, and with the swell period only 8 seconds, it might be a bit jumbled, but it'll be the cleanest you'll see all fortnight. That's your one true standout, but keep in mind the afternoon sees some light rain and the quality drops off.

After that, it's right back to onshore wind and dropping swell for the rest of the period. The waves fade out to nothing by the 27th, with howling 25 mph winds from the northwest.

Honestly, if you're desperate for a paddle, Monday the 24th morning is your only real chance. Otherwise, the setup with all that onshore wind and swell over 3ft might be more interesting for the kite surfers than anyone on a shortboard.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the N by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the N by Mon morning).

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11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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110
187
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76
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29
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132
Wind (km/h)
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15
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High Tide
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
9:53AM8.77m
10:07PM8.73m
10:24AM8.29m
10:39PM8.16m
Low Tide
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
3:44PM1.26m
4:05AM1.56m
4:14PM1.74m
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Temp °C
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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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