Coombesgate Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.18° N 4.22° W

Coombesgate Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Coombesgate Beach sea temperature is
18.8° C
2.3° 

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 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, W swell with 190 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Coombesgate Beach in the next 16 days are 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 26th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 26th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 27th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you—this forecast is a tough one. We're looking at a long, slow stretch with barely a ripple worth paddling for. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a dud, so don't be holding your breath for any epic sessions.

The only spot on the radar is Coombesgate Beach, a beach and reef setup that's fairly consistent. But honestly, it's a drag. The water temp is sitting at 66°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year—nice for a dip, but not much help for the surf.

We kick off on Thursday, 20 August, with rain showers and a fresh WNW wind blowing straight onshore. There's a 5ft swell from the west, but it's short-period at 7 seconds and the combined energy is weak (366). It's a total mess—poor surf. That sets the tone for the next several days.

Friday the 21st through to Tuesday the 25th of August are all poor conditions. Swell drops to tiny 0.3ft to 1ft, and while some winds are clean or offshore, there's just no energy. The combined energy sinks to as low as 5. It's a flat spell, plain and simple.

We get a slight bump on Wednesday, 26 August, with a 4ft swell from the southwest, but the period is still short (7-8 seconds) and the combined energy is moderate (140-244). Winds are cross-offshore, so it's clean, but the waves are weak and messy. Still poor.

Thursday the 27th through to the 30th of August is more of the same—small, short-period swells with onshore or cross-shore winds. The only standout in the whole window is a late pulse on Friday, 28 August, in the afternoon. We see a 10ft swell from the WSW, with a combined energy of 1123—that's strong. But the wind is a fresh cross-shore, creating lumpy, choppy conditions. It's only for experienced surfers, and even then, it's a rough-looking beast. The rest of that day is poor.

Then, on Saturday, 29 August, morning brings an 8ft west swell with a 9-second period and light onshore winds. The combined energy is strong (1029), but it's rated marginal at best. Too big for beginners, and the onshore wind will chunk it up. Afternoon drops to 7ft but the wind swings onshore again.

After that, it's back to tiny, weak swells with onshore winds through to the end of the period. On Thursday, 3 September, we finally get a little window: a 4ft west swell with a 6-second period, light offshore winds, and clean conditions. The combined energy is weak (107), but it's the most rideable we've seen in days. The next morning, Friday, 4 September, is glassy with a 4ft swell from the NNW, but it's short-period and weak energy (130). It's surfable, but nothing to get excited about.

Honestly, this is a blank run. The only time it gets interesting is the 10ft swell on 28 August, and even that's a messy, expert-only affair. Keep your eyes on the forecasts—things can change, but right now, I'd leave the board at home.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sun night, fresh winds from the E by Mon night).

Thursday
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Saturday
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W
7
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9
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8
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8
0.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
275
223
130
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28
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125
134
190
Wind (km/h)
30
WNW
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25
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25
NNW
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NW
15
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High Tide
11:33AM7.18m
11:54PM6.94m
12:28PM6.65m
1:01AM6.42m
1:59PM6.38m
2:41AM6.29m
3:35PM6.63m
4:09AM6.66m
4:41PM7.19m
5:06AM7.23m
5:28PM7.77m
5:49AM7.78m
6:07PM8.28m
Low Tide
5:29PM2.87m
5:54AM3.20m
6:38PM3.39m
7:20AM3.61m
8:18PM3.55m
9:06AM3.53m
9:45PM3.23m
10:21AM3.06m
10:46PM2.69m
11:12AM2.50m
11:32PM2.15m
11:52AM2.00m
00:11AM1.69m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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