Coombesgate Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.18° N 4.22° W

Coombesgate Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Coombesgate Beach sea temperature is
18.1° C
2.1° 

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 24 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, W swell with 233 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 26th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it for Coombesgate Beach. This is a beach and reef setup, fairly exposed to the swell, and the optimum direction is from the WNW. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but we’ve got a real mixed bag of conditions coming our way.

Right off the bat, the first few days are a write-off. We’re talking Friday the 24th to Saturday the 25th, with tiny 0.7 ft to 3 ft windswell, short periods under 8 seconds, and onshore winds that are just junk. The combined energy is weak, only 5 to 22 (very weak), and the wave comment says it all: poor surf. Not a single board is worth paddling out for.

Sunday the 26th sees a jump in size to 5 ft swell from the W, but the period is still a short 7 seconds, and we’ve got a fresh 22 mph onshore wind. The energy climbs to 225 (moderate), but the wind is just tearing it up. It’s a mess. Monday the 27th drops back to 3 ft, still onshore, and then we’ve got a couple of days of tiny, weak waves with light onshore breezes. Nothing to write home about.

Now, there’s a little glimmer on the 30th of July. We get a clean Thursday morning with a light ESE offshore wind at 6 mph, but the swell is only 1.0 ft and the energy is 25 (very weak). It’s a glassy surface, but there’s just no power. You’d be bobbing around on a longboard for a workout.

The real story here is the run from Sunday the 2nd of August through to Tuesday the 6th of August. The swell really starts to build. We’re talking 7 ft to 8 ft from the WSW on the 2nd, with a period of 9 seconds and strong wave energy (632 to 1282). That’s solid, genuine size. But here’s the kicker: the wind is cross-onshore at 12 to 16 mph, making it choppy and lumpy. For a beach and reef, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The 3rd of August drops to 6 ft, still cross-onshore, and the 4th sees 4 ft with a slight air cross-onshore. The 6th of August has a 5 ft swell from the WSW with a 7-second period and gentle onshore wind, but the energy is 302 (moderate). Still, the wind is ruining the shape.

The standout? If I had to pick the best on offer, it’s the morning of the 4th of August. The swell is 4 ft from the W, period 7 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-onshore at only 3 mph – that’s a slight air, which means it’ll be clean with small ripples. The energy is 247 (moderate). For a beginner spot, that’s the most manageable. But honestly, there’s no true gem here. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no worries there.

Crowds at Coombesgate can be a problem sometimes, so even on the cleaner days, expect a few heads. The consistency is fairly consistent, but with this forecast, it’s more of a waiting game. It tends not to stay poor for long, but this 16-day window is a tough one for quality waves.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu night, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
8
0.5
NW
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.8
W
4
1
W
6
1.6
W
7
1.6
W
7
1.1
W
7
0.9
W
7
0.7
W
6
0.5
W
6
0.5
W
5
0.4
W
5
0.4
W
5
0.2
W
11
0.2
W
10
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
10
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5
5
7
6
22
75
225
233
110
73
39
18
14
8
8
9
8
10
16
23
12
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
20
WNW
10
WNW
20
WNW
30
WNW
20
W
35
WNW
35
WNW
15
NW
15
W
20
W
10
SSW
10
W
15
WNW
5
W
15
WNW
15
WNW
5
WNW
10
ESE
10
W
15
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
off
on
cross
High Tide
2:49PM6.78m
3:20AM6.77m
4:02PM7.00m
4:30AM7.00m
5:02PM7.39m
5:25AM7.36m
5:49PM7.81m
6:10AM7.72m
6:29PM8.17m
6:48AM8.04m
7:05PM8.46m
7:23AM8.30m
7:40PM8.69m
Low Tide
8:19AM3.18m
8:56PM3.12m
9:36AM3.08m
10:07PM2.89m
10:40AM2.76m
11:05PM2.52m
11:31AM2.37m
11:52PM2.14m
12:12PM2.02m
00:32AM1.81m
12:48PM1.74m
1:08AM1.55m
1:22PM1.52m
1:43AM1.35m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:28
5:30
5:31
5:33
5:35
5:35
5:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:15
9:14
9:13
9:12
9:09
9:08
9:07
 mm
1
4
Temp °C
17
19
18
17
17
17
17
18
18
16
17
16
19
19
18
18
18
18
21
20
19
Feels °C
17
15
15
12
12
15
12
13
15
13
14
15
18
17
18
18
17
18
20
18
18
  • Map Icons:
  • Break
  • Live Wave Height (m)
  • Live Wind Speed (km/h)
  • Surf Rating (10 Max)
  • Ocean Swells (m)
  • Wind Speed (km/h)
Map placeholder
How to use the Wavefinder 
submit an eyeball surf report

Quick surf report for Coombesgate Beach:

join our community of surf reporters

FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website

The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Coombesgate Beach surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.


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.

Nearest locationNearest