
Surf Forecasts:
Coombesgate Beach surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, W swell with 593 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with W 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 Tuesday (Sep 22) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s 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 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 7AM. 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+) | 1AM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coombesgate Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, here’s the same read in feet and miles, like you’d hear it down the beach.
It’s a slow start at Coombesgate Beach. That first week is a no-go with onshore wind and sloppy, short-period swell. The water is running about 5°F warmer than average for mid-September, so when you do get in, it’ll be a nice surprise.
The first flicker of life comes Monday, September 22nd. On the morning of the 22nd, there’s a 2ft W swell with a 12-second period and offshore ESE breeze – clean, but barely surfable. By the afternoon, it nudges up to 3ft from the W with a clean cross-off breeze. Not big, but the best thing in days.
Wednesday the 23rd morning is the pick of that little run: clean offshore E wind, 3ft of W swell at 13 seconds, moderate energy (275). Small, clean, and fun – a good one for learners and anyone needing a fix.
Then it’s tiny and clean for a few days, building to Saturday the 26th of September. That morning delivers 2ft of W swell with a very long 14-second period, gentle offshore SE wind, and moderate energy (293). Small but that long period gives it some grunt. The afternoon bumps to 3ft, still clean.
But the big one is Monday, September 28th. Morning sees a solid 12ft of W swell at 10 seconds, clean offshore SE wind, and huge wave energy of 2679 (very strong). That’s big, powerful, and for experts only. The afternoon gets ruined by cross-onshore wind, so hit it early.
The month finishes with smaller stuff but some clean windows. Wednesday the 30th morning has clean offshore wind, 6ft to 7ft of WSW swell, and moderate energy (443 morning, 359 afternoon) – a solid day for anyone who can handle it.
Best bet: Monday the 28th morning for the big wave crew, or the clean, smaller days around the 22nd-23rd and 26th for a fun, mellow session. Coombesgate can get busy when it’s clean, so don’t be surprised to see a few others in the water.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 10 |
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254 | 246 | 289 | 494 | 410 | 151 | 429 | 377 | 295 | 261 | 194 | 352 | 306 | 269 | 186 | 97 | 127 | 66 | 40 | 41 | 67 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:28PM8.64m | 9:42AM8.36m | 9:56PM8.10m | 10:11AM7.82m | 10:25PM7.50m | 10:44AM7.24m | 11:03PM6.87m | 11:32AM6.65m | 00:03AM6.29m | 1:04PM6.24m | 1:57AM6.07m | 2:58PM6.45m | 3:37AM6.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:04PM1.32m | 3:19AM1.64m | 3:31PM1.78m | 3:45AM2.13m | 4:02PM2.33m | 4:15AM2.69m | 4:40PM2.96m | 4:57AM3.31m | 5:42PM3.56m | 6:16AM3.86m | 7:36PM3.83m | 8:29AM3.85m | 9:14PM3.47m | ||||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | |
— | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 8 | W 10 | — | W 10 | — | — | W 9 | — | W 12 | W 12 | — | W 14 | W 10 | W 7 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 10 |
— | — | 289 | 494 | — | 72 | — | — | 110 | — | 27 | 3 | — | 4 | 64 | 97 | 127 | 66 | 40 | 41 | 67 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 14 | — | W 14 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 53 | 4 | — | 4 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | — | — | W 10 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
254 | 246 | — | — | 410 | 151 | 429 | 377 | 295 | 261 | 194 | 352 | 306 | 269 | 186 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 316 | 376 | 43 | 41 | 279 | 389 | 464 | 316 | 41 | 323 | 279 | 323 | 184 | 274 | 64 | 0 | 67 | 40 | 6 | 147 | 0 |
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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.
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