
Surf Forecasts:
Coombesgate Beach surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, W swell with 76 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 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coombesgate Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Right, let's see what we've got. I'm Rusty.
Well, truth be told, looking at the 16-day window for Coombesgate Beach, it’s a pretty bleak run. There’s no surf worth paddling out for across the entire period, so we’re looking at a full gap from now until the forecast ends on the 20th of July. The combined swell energy barely breaks 92 (92), and mostly sits in the weak two-digit range, so the ocean just isn't firing.
For all that time, the swell height never gets above 3 ft (0.8m) and it’s coming in from the west or west-northwest, which isn’t the optimum direction for this beach-and-reef setup. The period is short, mostly 6 to 9 seconds, so it’s weak, mushy windswell with no punch.
The water temperature is sitting at 62°, which is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, but that’s no consolation with these waves.
Even on the rare mornings when the wind goes glassy, like Wednesday the 8th of July, the swell is only 1 ft (0.4m) with a combined energy of 23. That’s flat, not surfable. Other days offering clean conditions, like Thursday the 9th of July or Friday the 10th of July, have the same problem: tiny, weak swell. When the wind does pick up it’s onshore or cross-onshore and choppy, making a mess of the already tiny waves.
To be honest, with such small, weak swell and weedy periods, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The truth is, for Coombesgate Beach, a blank run like this is pretty normal for this time of year. It tends not to stay this poor forever and forecasts can change, so don't lose all hope.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the NW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 6 | NW 5 |
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45 | 39 | 56 | 53 | 22 | 35 | 37 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 58 | 76 | 68 | 33 | 46 | 45 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:02AM8.03m | 10:24PM8.21m | 10:42AM7.86m | 11:06PM8.02m | 11:26AM7.67m | 11:54PM7.81m | 12:18PM7.48m | 00:52AM7.61m | 1:22PM7.35m | 1:59AM7.51m | 2:35PM7.39m | 3:13AM7.58m | 3:48PM7.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:53PM1.98m | 4:22AM1.93m | 4:32PM2.16m | 5:04AM2.11m | 5:18PM2.35m | 5:55AM2.31m | 6:17PM2.53m | 6:57AM2.45m | 7:30PM2.60m | 8:11AM2.47m | 8:49PM2.47m | 9:26AM2.27m | 10:03PM2.12m | ||||||||
5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 4 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 5 | W 6 | NW 5 |
45 | 39 | 56 | 53 | 22 | 35 | 37 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 9 | 58 | 76 | 68 | 15 | 46 | 45 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | — | — | — | W 4 | W 4 | W 11 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | NW 5 | — | NW 4 | W 8 | NW 7 | W 8 |
41 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 27 | 1 | — | 9 | 33 | 34 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 17 | W 8 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 12 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | — | NNE 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 20 | — | — | 13 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 43 | 90 | 91 | 140 | 140 | 83 | 134 | 147 | 41 | 29 | 109 | 29 | 29 | 147 | 14 | 0 | 316 | 376 | 370 | 799 | 316 |
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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.










