Surf Forecasts:
Coombesgate Beach surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, W swell with 271 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coombesgate Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve got to be straight with you: Coombesgate Beach is pretty quiet for the next two weeks. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor surf conditions, so it’s mostly a waiting game for the next couple of weeks.
Right now, on the morning of Friday the 24th, the swell is tiny at 0.7 ft from the west, with a period of only 8 seconds. That combined energy is just 10 (weak energy). The wind is light and cross-off from the NE though, so the water is clean. But for paddle surfing, there’s nothing to get on. The water temperature is sitting at 65°, which is 5° warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’s much warmer than usual.
Over the next few days, things get messier and stay small. By Saturday the 25th, we get a bit more height at 1 ft to 3 ft, but the period drops to 4 seconds – that’s just wind chop. Add in some onshore and cross-on winds, and you’ve got lumpy, choppy conditions. The energy is still weak (up to 22). Then Sunday the 26th brings some height up to 5 ft from the W, but it’s blown out with onshore winds up to 19 mph. The combined energy is moderate (182 to 240), but it’s a mess. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The pattern of poor conditions continues all the way through to the end of July and well into the start of August. There are a few windows early on Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st where the morning winds are light and cross-off, giving clean water, but the swell is tiny – 0.7 ft to 1 ft – so there’s really nothing to ride.
The first glimmer of hope comes on Saturday the 1st of August, which is still over a week away, so keep that in mind – it’s promising but less certain. The morning brings a modest 5 ft swell from the WSW with a decent 12-second period (a bit of groundswell there). The combined energy jumps right up to 683 (strong), and the wind is light from the north at 3 mph, making it cross-shore with just small ripples. It’s only rated marginal surf though, because the tide or other factors aren't lining up perfectly. This is the best we’ve got, but it’s not a standout for the books.
After that, the tail end of the forecast – the 5th, 6th, and 7th of August – brings some decent swell size (over 6 ft on Wednesday the 5th), but the winds are onshore or cross-on, and the period is short. The energy can be strong (825 on the 5th morning), but it’ll be messy and blown out.
Honestly, this is a lean run for Coombesgate Beach. If you’re desperate, maybe the morning of Saturday the 1st of August could offer a session, but the crowds at Coombesgate can be an issue sometimes, so it won’t be empty. For the rest, you’re better off waiting for the forecast to change. The breaks here are fairly consistent, so it usually doesn’t stay this quiet forever.
Stay patient,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | W 8 | W 8 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | W 5 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 26 | 116 | 232 | 247 | 116 | 69 | 49 | 18 | 22 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 33 | 10 | 9 | 12 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:49PM6.78m | 3:20AM6.77m | 4:02PM7.00m | 4:30AM7.00m | 5:02PM7.39m | 5:25AM7.36m | 5:49PM7.81m | 6:10AM7.72m | 6:29PM8.17m | 6:48AM8.04m | 7:05PM8.46m | 7:23AM8.30m | 7:40PM8.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:56PM3.12m | 9:36AM3.08m | 10:07PM2.89m | 10:40AM2.76m | 11:05PM2.52m | 11:31AM2.37m | 11:52PM2.14m | 12:12PM2.02m | 00:32AM1.81m | 12:48PM1.74m | 1:08AM1.55m | 1:22PM1.52m | 1:43AM1.35m | ||||||||
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 | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | W 8 | NW 4 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | W 6 | W 7 | — | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 5 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 116 | 69 | — | 18 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 33 | 10 | 9 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 3 |
| kJ | 5 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 11 | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 2 | — | WNW 4 | W 5 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | WNW 3 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | 6 | 26 | 116 | 232 | 247 | — | — | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 854 | 453 | 411 | 411 | 476 | 799 | 68 | 41 | 90 | 163 | 49 | 119 | 147 | 145 | 145 | 147 | 91 | 146 | 296 | 354 | |
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