Coombesgate Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on offer.

Alright, to be straight with you, the next few weeks are going to test your patience. Looking at the full picture, we've got a long stretch of pretty ordinary conditions at Coombesgate Beach. The swell is there, but the wind is just ruining it for the most part. We're looking at a real dry spell before anything worth getting wet for even shows up.

Starting out, from the 15th through to the 24th, it's a tough watch. We've got waves around, but a persistent onshore and cross-onshore wind from the north and west is making a mess of things. The combined swell energy is weak, mostly in the 60s and 70s, which tells you there's just no punch. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

There's a little tease on the 18th with some energy creeping up, but the cross-onshore wind kills it. Then again on the 20th, we see a bit more size with 6ft swell from the west, and the energy jumps up to 263, showing some moderate push. But that onshore wind is still a problem – it's going to be lumpy and hard work.

Now, if you're a patient surfer, keep your eyes on the 25th of August. That's the standout in this whole long-range outlook. On the Tuesday morning, we get a glimpse of something better. It's listed as "marginal," but compared to the rest, it's the best we've got. We're looking at a 5ft WSW swell with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is a solid 283. The key here is the wind: a gentle cross-shore from the SW. That should clean it up a fair bit and give us some rideable, though not perfect, lines. It's a beach and reef setup, so keep your wits about you. This is still over a week away, so don't book the day off yet, but it's the one to watch.

After that, the 28th has a moment too, with glassy conditions in the afternoon on a small 3ft swell. That's a tiny window, but if you're desperate for a clean-ish session, it's your best bet. The rest of the period back to the end of the month is back to small swell and lumpy winds, so don't hold your breath.

In short, it's a lean run. The 25th morning is the pick of a very average bunch. Keep checking back – forecasts change.

Rusty.

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