
Surf Forecasts:
Coombesgate Beach surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, WSW swell with 365 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 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coombesgate Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – this stretch is a real mixed bag, and you’ll have to be patient. For the first week, the swell is there, but the quality just isn’t lining up with the winds. We’ve got a window of a few days with nothing worth paddling for in the middle, but there’s a glimmer of hope later on if the forecasts hold.
Starting with our only spot on the menu, Coombesgate Beach. It’s a beach and reef setup, fairly exposed to the west-northwest, which is what we need. The water is sitting at 65°F, and that’s a solid 5°F above what’s normal for this time of year, so it’s much warmer than usual – a nice bonus.
Friday the 11th has a clean 4ft swell from the west, with a period of 9 seconds and moderate wave energy (300). The morning looks clear with a light offshore breeze from the northwest. Sounds good, but it’s marked as poor surf conditions – probably something about the shape just not coming together. Still, it’s the best chance we’ve got early on.
Saturday the 12th is a write-off – a 5ft swell with a short 7-second period, cross-onshore wind from the southwest at 22 mph, and lumpy chop. That’s not paddle surf territory, more of a kite day if anything.
Sunday the 13th is a bit of a tease. We’ve got 4ft swell from the west, a 10-second period (nice and long), and moderate wave energy (319). The morning is calm with a light offshore wind. But again, poor surf conditions. It might just be that the long-period swell is breaking too straight for the beach setup. Worth a look if you’re desperate, but don’t get your hopes up.
Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th are more of the same: small, short-period swell, cross-onshore winds, and choppy mess. Nothing to write home about.
Wednesday the 16th sees a 4ft swell from the west-northwest, with a 10-second period and moderate energy (288). Offshore wind in the afternoon, but still the report says poor surf conditions. This pattern is frustrating.
Now, Thursday the 17th is the first real standout, but it’s for experts only. We’ve got a 7ft swell from the west in the afternoon, with a very short 7-second period and strong wave energy (520). The wind is howling from the west-northwest at 19 mph, but it’s offshore. That’s going to be big, powerful, and messy – take your big board and your best paddling arms. Only for the experienced crew.
After that, the swell drops right off. The weekend of the 21st and 22nd sees tiny waves, barely 2ft to 1ft, with offshore winds from the east. On Sunday the 20th morning, there’s a glimmer – 2ft from the west, 9-second period, with a gentle offshore breeze, clean conditions, and it’s the first time we get a score above zero – a 1/10. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. Not a standout, just a chance to get wet.
The end of the forecast, around Wednesday the 23rd and Thursday the 24th, is the other potential standout. We’ve got 2ft swell from the west, but with a 13-second period (very long period groundswell) and clean conditions under offshore east winds. The energy is moderate (121). That long period means the waves will have good shape and power for the size, but at a beach break, it might be a bit too straight. If you know a peak that works, it could be a fun session. The confidence is lower this far out, but worth watching.
Crowds at Coombesgate Beach are listed as “sometimes,” so you might have company on the better days, especially if it’s clean.
Overall, the first week is a lot of frustration, with only Thursday the 17th offering something for the brave. The second week has a couple of clean but small windows. It’s not a total blank run, but it takes some hunting.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SW by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 6 | W 7 | W 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | W 10 | W 5 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 |
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194 | 112 | 64 | 276 | 365 | 319 | 231 | 150 | 78 | 193 | 80 | 154 | 148 | 87 | 161 | 98 | 109 | 347 | 267 | 98 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 7:16PM9.65m | 7:38AM9.48m | 7:54PM9.66m | 8:13AM9.41m | 8:28PM9.46m | 8:45AM9.18m | 8:59PM9.11m | 9:15AM8.82m | 9:28PM8.64m | 9:42AM8.36m | 9:56PM8.10m | 10:11AM7.82m | 10:25PM7.50m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:26AM0.59m | 1:36PM0.61m | 2:00AM0.65m | 2:08PM0.71m | 2:29AM0.88m | 2:37PM0.96m | 2:55AM1.22m | 3:04PM1.32m | 3:19AM1.64m | 3:31PM1.78m | 3:45AM2.13m | 4:02PM2.33m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 10 | W 9 | — | W 8 | W 7 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | — | W 6 |
194 | 112 | 64 | — | — | 319 | 231 | 150 | 78 | — | 48 | 154 | 18 | 66 | 62 | 98 | 73 | 8 | — | 98 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | W 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | 62 | — | — | — | — | 39 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | — | — | SW 3 | WSW 5 | WSW 9 | WSW 6 | — | W 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | W 6 | W 5 | W 7 | W 7 | — |
— | — | 51 | 276 | 365 | — | — | 2 | 36 | 193 | 80 | — | 148 | 87 | 161 | 78 | 109 | 347 | 267 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 41 | 43 | 67 | 90 | 277 | 274 | 41 | 64 | 3 | 90 | 90 | 52 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 279 | 550 | 316 | 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.










