Surf Forecasts:
Coombesgate Beach surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, W swell with 799 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Coombesgate Beach in the next 16 days are 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coombesgate Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’m Rusty, and I’m not going to sugarcoat it – Coombesgate Beach is a bust for the next 16 days. The forecast is a long, ugly run of bad onshore wind and messy surf. The water is 67°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a weird little plus, but it doesn’t help when the waves are junk.
We’re looking at a blank run from Monday, August 31st, all the way through the first week of September. The swell shows up – a 7ft west swell on Monday morning with a combined energy of 840 (moderate) – but it’s got a 35 km/h onshore wind from the NW. That’s just blown-out slop. The early part of September is more of the same: cross-onshore winds, lumpy chop, and short-period swell under 8 seconds, which is worthless. The only flicker of hope is Tuesday, September 8th morning, with a 4ft west swell, a period of 11 seconds (a proper groundswell), and a light 10 km/h offshore wind. That’s the standout, but it’s only marginal – a quick session if you’re desperate.
The gap is brutal. We’ve got 8 days of ugly wind and chop. The combined energy drops below 100 for a few days around the 6th and 7th, which is weak, just a waste of time. If you’re a kitesurfer, this setup might be more interesting than a paddle, because the wind is strong and the swell is messy. For a surfer, it’s a waiting game.
The best of the worst might be Monday, September 14th, when we get a 5ft west swell and a 5ft WSW swell, with combined energy jumping to 546 and 816 (moderate). But the wind is still cross-onshore, 20-25 km/h, and it’s labeled as “poor surf conditions.” Not worth it. The only big change is Tuesday, September 15th, with a 10ft swell and a near gale 50 km/h wind – that’s for experts only, and even then, it’s blown out danger.
So, here’s the deal: Coombesgate Beach is a write-off. The forecast is grim, and it’s not a surprise for a beach-and-reef setup like this. When the wind is wrong, it’s wrong. Keep your board in the car and wait for the forecasts to change. Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon night, strong winds from the SW by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu morning, light winds from the SW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 6 |
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 kJ | 840 | 725 | 356 | 157 | 126 | 85 | 79 | 297 | 240 | 297 | 305 | 251 | 395 | 441 | 389 | 205 | 85 | 125 | 61 | 40 | 12 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:00PM9.23m | 9:15AM8.96m | 9:35PM9.00m | 9:49AM8.69m | 10:11PM8.60m | 10:27AM8.26m | 10:53PM8.05m | 11:13AM7.71m | 11:48PM7.40m | 12:18PM7.14m | 1:11AM6.88m | 1:58PM6.89m | 2:59AM6.92m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:35PM1.04m | 2:56AM1.02m | 3:06PM1.21m | 3:28AM1.29m | 3:40PM1.51m | 4:03AM1.70m | 4:18PM1.97m | 4:45AM2.25m | 5:10PM2.56m | 5:46AM2.88m | 6:36PM3.10m | 7:30AM3.27m | 8:36PM3.10m | ||||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | 12 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 9 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | W 18 | WSW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 7 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 356 | 157 | 6 | 85 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 85 | 125 | 61 | 40 | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | W 16 | — | W 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | SW 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 50 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 10 | — | — | WSW 9 | — | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 840 | 725 | — | — | 126 | — | 79 | 297 | 240 | 297 | 305 | 251 | 395 | 441 | 389 | 205 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 316 | 68 | 23 | 67 | 140 | 57 | 279 | 373 | 104 | 104 | 373 | 92 | 257 | 316 | 279 | 68 | 90 | 3 | 3 | 119 | 92 |
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