Surf Forecasts:
Coombesgate Beach surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, W swell with 1,167 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Coombesgate Beach in the next 16 days are 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coombesgate Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: looking at the next 16 days at Coombesgate Beach, it’s mostly a write-off, if I’m being honest. The first week and a half is a real struggle, with a whole lot of days where the wind is just all wrong. The water is sitting at 66°, which is a staggering 5° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a very unusual anomaly, and it’s about the only thing that’s out of the ordinary in a good way. The wave energy is up and down, but the quality is just not there for a proper surf.
We’re looking at a solid gap from the start of the period right through the first week, with nothing worth paddling out for. The first hope pops up on Monday, September 7th, when a long-period groundswell (13 seconds) fills in from the west, pushing energy to 784. The swell is around 5 ft, but the wind is cross-shore and then cross-onshore, keeping it messy. The best chance you’ll get is the Friday before, on the 11th of September. It’s not a standout, but it’s the most promising. The morning will have a gentle offshore breeze from the ESE, cleaning up a 4 ft swell from the WSW. The period is a bit short at 8 seconds, and the energy is moderate at 207, but it’ll be surfable. It’s a beach and reef setup, so it’s not going to be a classic, and it’s a beginner-friendly spot, but with the crowds only *sometimes* an issue, it could be a quiet session. The afternoon goes a bit wonky with a cross-offshore wind, but the morning is your pick.
Don’t get too excited about the second week. There’s a brief window on the 15th and 16th of September where the swell sticks around 5 ft to 5 ft, but the onshore and cross-shore winds ruin it. The energy is moderate to strong, but the conditions are poor. One to watch, but don’t bank on it. For now, the 11th of September morning is the only real window for a paddle.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue night, strong winds from the WSW by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 16 | W 13 | W 12 | W 8 |
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126 | 85 | 100 | 390 | 346 | 240 | 266 | 305 | 283 | 247 | 149 | 65 | 120 | 64 | 41 | 14 | 132 | 771 | 940 | 435 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 3:41PM7.32m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:18AM2.99m | 10:06PM2.51m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 18 | W 16 | SW 16 | — | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | — | W 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 6 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | W 13 | — | W 11 |
6 | 5 | 10 | — | 9 | 9 | 9 | — | 283 | 8 | 8 | 65 | 120 | 64 | 41 | 12 | 51 | 771 | — | 326 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 16 | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | SW 14 | W 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 9 | W 16 | — | — | W 11 |
— | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 8 | 41 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 132 | — | — | 281 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | — | W 8 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | W 12 | W 8 |
126 | 85 | 100 | 390 | 346 | 240 | 266 | 305 | — | 247 | 149 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 940 | 435 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 90 | 57 | 373 | 279 | 104 | 90 | 268 | 186 | 104 | 112 | 92 | 41 | 90 | 0 | 6 | 46 | 3 | 23 | 90 | 23 |
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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.
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