Coombesgate Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.18° N 4.22° W

Coombesgate Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Coombesgate Beach sea temperature is
19.4°C
3.0° 

Coombesgate Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Coombesgate Beach surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, W swell with 1,730 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 4th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coombesgate Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at Coombesgate Beach.

To be straight with you, the next week and a half is a bit of a write-off. We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions from now until the 7th of September. The wind is all over the place, mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the water is choppy and lumpy. It’s not looking good for a paddle. The wave energy is all over the shop, but it’s mostly weak to moderate (68 to 918), and the swell direction is swinging from SW to W, but the wind just ruins it. The water temperature is sitting at 66.9°F – that’s a massive 5.4°F warmer than usual for this time of year, which is very unusual for Coombesgate.

Then, on the morning of Monday the 7th of September, things finally start to turn. The wind goes glassy – absolutely dead calm – and we’ve got a solid 5.6ft groundswell from the west with a period of 11 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 637 (moderate), and the conditions are clean. That’s a proper standout. The 5.6ft is a solid size, not too big, not too small, and with that glassy wind, it’ll be clean. But look, this is a beginner-friendly break, and 5.6ft is a bit much for absolute beginners, but for anyone who’s got a few sessions under their belt, it’s a good one. The crowds are a possibility here, so keep an eye out.

The next morning, Tuesday the 8th, is also tidy. The wind is light and cross-off from the SSE, the swell drops back to 3.6ft from the west, but the period is still a long 11 seconds. The energy is 267 (moderate), and it’s clean. A nice, clean, smaller option.

But the real winner, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Thursday the 10th of September. The morning shows an 8.2ft west-southwest swell with a period of 8 seconds, and the wind is light offshore from the SE. The energy is 919 (moderate to strong), and conditions are clean. By the afternoon, it bumps up to 9.8ft from the same direction, with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-off. The energy jumps to 1409 (strong). That’s a big, powerful swell, and it’s clean. This is for experienced surfers only – 8.2ft and over is expert territory. It’s a beach and reef setup, so with that long period, it might break a bit straight, but the offshore wind will hold it up. That’s the best of the lot.

After that, Friday the 11th is still decent with a 4.6ft west swell and glassy wind, but it’s a step down.

So, the run starts with a lot of dross, but the 7th, 8th, and especially the 10th of September are the ones to circle on the calendar. The 10th is the standout, but it’s only for the brave.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SW by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue night, strong winds from the WNW by Thu night).

Sat
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.2
WSW
8
1.9
WSW
9
1.4
WSW
9
1.7
WSW
8
2.4
WSW
9
2.3
W
9
1.9
W
9
1.3
W
10
0.9
W
9
0.9
W
9
0.9
WSW
5
1.6
WSW
6
2.2
WSW
8
1.8
WSW
8
1.7
W
8
2.1
W
7
3
W
9
3
W
9
2.3
W
8
1.6
W
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
150
554
288
352
841
918
627
307
127
122
40
173
557
437
383
470
1528
1283
682
283
Wind (km/h)
30
WSW
30
WSW
30
SSW
35
SW
35
W
40
WNW
30
WNW
15
SW
15
WSW
25
WSW
20
SSW
35
SSW
40
SW
35
SW
35
WSW
40
W
40
W
35
WNW
30
WNW
20
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Wind State
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High Tide
7:52PM9.21m
8:08AM9.05m
8:26PM9.30m
8:42AM9.08m
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
Low Tide
1:53AM0.92m
2:04PM1.01m
2:25AM0.90m
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
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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13
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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.

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