Coombesgate Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Well, I gotta be straight with you – this outlook is a tough one. We’ve got a 16-day window from now, and the first real chance of a wave worth paddling out for doesn’t show up until Tuesday the 15th of September. That’s a solid week of flat, blown-out, or just plain messy conditions before we see anything with a pulse.

The water is running much warmer than normal for this time of year, which is a bit of a weird one, but that’s the hand we’re dealt.

For the first week, it’s a no-go. We’ve got wind on it, cross-on, and onshore from the west and northwest, with the swell mostly short-period and weak. The energy is low, barely cracking triple digits on the 4th (591 at the peak) but it’s all onshore chop. Saturday the 6th morning actually looks clean with a light offshore, but the swell is only 2ft from the west – not enough to push a flea off a leaf. The 7th of September has a big spike in energy (1283), but it’s a 6ft, 12-second period groundswell from the west getting hammered by a 19 mph onshore wind. That’s a washing machine, not a wave.

The 8th and 9th are more of the same: onshore wind and messy, lumpy surf. The 10th through the 14th is just a blur of cross-onshore wind and weak, inconsistent swell. The 13th of September is a real low point, with energy down to 46.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Tuesday the 15th of September is the day to circle. We’ve got Coombesgate Beach, a beach and reef setup that’s fairly consistent and fairly exposed to the swell. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but keep in mind it can get crowded sometimes. The morning is glassy – that’s right, *glass* – with a slight air and a 3ft swell from the west. The period is a solid 9 seconds, so there’s a bit of shape to it, and the energy is moderate at 153. This is clean, no wind, just you and the ocean. It’s not a monster, but for a spot that’s been dead for a week, this is our standout. The swell direction from the west matches the optimum swell direction for this break, so it’s going to set up nicely.

Wednesday the 16th of September morning is also worth a mention. It’s glassy again, with a calm wind and 2ft from the west at 10 seconds. The energy is low (70), but it’s clean, and on a small board you could have some fun. The afternoon gets a bit of a cross-on breeze, but the morning is the pick.

After that, from the 17th onward, it’s back to strong onshore winds and tiny, weak swell. The energy drops to 41 and 45, and the wind is howling. Not worth getting out of bed for.

So, the call is clear: Tuesday the 15th of September morning at Coombesgate Beach is the one. Glassy, clean, 3ft west swell with a 9-second period. It’s not the biggest, but it’s the best we’ve got. Get out there and enjoy it.

Rusty.

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