Coombesgate Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.18° N 4.22° W

Coombesgate Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Coombesgate Beach sea temperature is
19.4°C
3.0° 

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 27 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, W swell with 1,000 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 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 31st Aug)8ft (2.4m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it for our local stretch. We're looking at Coombesgate Beach, a beach and reef setup that's fairly exposed to the swell. The water's sitting at 67°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a solid 5° above average, so you might not need the full wetsuit.

Honestly, it's a bit of a tough stretch ahead. The first recommendation doesn't pop up until the 6th of September, so we're looking at a solid week of nearly nothing. From the 26th of August right through to the 5th of September, the surf is just poor. We've got a few pulses of swell, like a 6ft on the 28th, but it's sloppy with onshore winds. The energy is weak to moderate at best, with values mostly in the tens and low hundreds, and the swell periods are short, around 7-8 seconds, making for choppy, weak waves. It's a waiting game.

Now, the standout window arrives on the 6th of September. Sunday morning brings us a clean 5ft swell from the west with a light offshore breeze from the ESE. The combined energy is a solid 461 (moderate), and the period is 8 seconds. In the afternoon, it gets even better with glassy conditions – a 6ft west-southwest swell and an easterly breeze that's dead flat. The energy is 398 (moderate). This is your best bet: clean, manageable waves for all abilities. It's not huge, but it's the best we've got.

Then on the 7th of September, Monday morning offers a smaller 4ft west swell with a cross-offshore breeze, keeping it clean, but the energy drops to 217 (weak). It's surfable, but nothing special.

The second week fades again. We see a few pulses like a 7ft on the 5th of September, but it's marginal with onshore winds. The 8th of September onwards is a write-off with tiny swell and strong winds. The energy values drop to double digits, and by the 10th of September, we're looking at a 0.7ft swell from the north-northeast with a period of 4 seconds – effectively flat.

So, bottom line: the 6th of September is your day. Get out there for the Sunday sessions, especially the glassy afternoon. The rest of the 16-day window is a blank run, which is a bit of a bummer, but it's not unusual for this area. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Mainly near gales.

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1.9
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Energy kJ
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338
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1000
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97
Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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WSW
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High Tide
6:07PM8.28m
6:26AM8.24m
6:43PM8.69m
7:01AM8.61m
7:17PM9.00m
7:34AM8.88m
7:52PM9.21m
8:08AM9.05m
8:26PM9.30m
8:42AM9.08m
9:00PM9.23m
9:15AM8.96m
9:35PM9.00m
Low Tide
00:11AM1.69m
12:28PM1.59m
00:46AM1.33m
1:01PM1.29m
1:20AM1.07m
1:33PM1.10m
1:53AM0.92m
2:04PM1.01m
2:25AM0.90m
2:35PM1.04m
2:56AM1.02m
3:06PM1.21m
3:28AM1.29m
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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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