
Surf Forecasts:
Coombesgate Beach surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 11s period, W swell with 20 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 0.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coombesgate Beach over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s get into it.
Honestly, right now it’s a wasteland for surf around here. We’ve got a solid two-week stretch coming up where the waves are barely a whisper. From Sunday July 12th all the way through Saturday July 26th, it’s mostly ankle-snappers and knee-high slop. Swell heights hang around 0.3 ft to 1 ft with poor conditions, and the combined energy is laughable – mostly in the 6 to 27 range (weak). The wind is nearly always a cross-off or onshore, keeping things messy. You’d be better off finding a lake or going for a paddleboard cruise.
Now, there’s a flicker of hope right at the end of the outlook. On Monday July 27th, in the morning, we finally see something move. Coombesgate Beach picks up a 5 ft swell from the WSW with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 320 (moderate). That’s the first real sign of life in two weeks. The wind is a gentle breeze from the WNW so it’s blowing offshore, which should keep the faces clean. This is a beach and reef setup that’s fairly consistent and exposed to that WNW optimum direction. It’s a beginner-friendly break, but 5 ft is getting towards the upper end for learners, so just be aware. Water temp is running about average for this time of year.
The rest of that far-out window? Still looking small, weak, and wind-affected. So if you’ve been dry-docked, circle Monday the 27th and keep your fingers crossed. These longer-range calls are promising but you know how it is – things can change.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sun night, light winds from the SE by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed morning, light winds from the SSW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 21 | W 8 | W 19 | SW 19 | W 15 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 8 | W 8 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 8 |
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5 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 5 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:57PM8.10m | 5:31AM8.25m | 5:59PM8.59m | 6:32AM8.65m | 6:56PM9.01m | 7:27AM8.96m | 7:48PM9.31m | 8:17AM9.13m | 8:37PM9.43m | 9:04AM9.13m | 9:23PM9.35m | 9:48AM8.94m | 10:05PM9.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:36AM1.91m | 11:11PM1.68m | 11:39AM1.48m | 00:12AM1.23m | 12:37PM1.11m | 1:10AM0.88m | 1:30PM0.84m | 2:03AM0.68m | 2:19PM0.74m | 2:52AM0.66m | 3:04PM0.81m | 3:36AM0.83m | 3:46PM1.05m | ||||||||
5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 |
Temp °C | 25 | 31 | 26 | 22 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 31 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 21 | 25 | 18 | 15 | 23 | 17 | 20 | 29 | 26 | 21 | 26 | 24 | 18 | 23 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 19 | SW 19 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 7 | W 9 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 |
5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | W 21 | — | W 8 | W 15 | NW 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 16 | SW 8 | W 8 | SW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
1 | 9 | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | — | — | W 15 | W 8 | W 15 | — | W 8 | W 7 | S 7 | S 6 | W 13 | SW 14 | — | W 15 | W 12 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — |
5 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | — | 4 | 3 | 7 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 3 | E 3 | ENE 3 | E 3 | ENE 3 | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 |
9 | 16 | 54 | 54 | 26 | 25 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 91 | 226 | 348 | 97 | 97 | 91 | 41 | 6 | 91 | 145 | 41 | 146 | 78 | 98 | 92 | 310 | 131 | 163 | 430 | 1162 | 403 |
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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.










