Coombesgate Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.18° N 4.22° W

Coombesgate Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Coombesgate Beach sea temperature is
19.2°C
2.9° 

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 26 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, WSW swell with 1,413 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 30th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's on the cards for our local patch.

Alright, I'll be straight with you – it’s a bit of a tough stretch ahead. For the next week and more, the wind and swell aren't playing ball for a proper paddle session. We've got a long, long wait, but there is a flicker of hope right at the very end.

The action doesn't really get going until the tail end of the 16-day window. For days on end, from now through early September, we're looking at a mix of tiny swell and onshore winds that just trash any chance of a decent wave. It's a real bummer.

Coombesgate Beach is our only option on the map, a pretty little beach and reef setup that’s best for beginners. But honestly, for the first week, even a beginner would be fighting a losing battle. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about. We see a tiny pulse of swell around August 28th with some energy, but it's only about 1 foot with a short, weak period and a nasty cross-onshore wind. That combo is just blown out and messy. Then a big, angry swell hits around August 29th but with a near-gale cross-onshore – that's just a washing machine, not surf. That same pattern repeats through the first week of September: plenty of swell, but the wind is always ruining it.

We then hit a quiet spell around September 6th. Tiny, clean 2 to 2 foot waves with offshore wind, but it's barely a ripple. For a surfer, that's a day to fix your dings.

The one standout, the only window that looks worth a serious look, is the first week of the second week. On September 7th, Monday morning, Coombesgate Beach gets a huge pulse of energy. The swell is a solid 11 to 12 feet from the W, with a 10-second period. Now, 11 to 12 feet is expert-only territory, and with a fresh cross-shore wind, it's going to be challenging. The period is decent, but that size combined with the wind will make it wild. It's the biggest, most powerful swell of the whole forecast, but it's for experienced chargers who know what they're getting into. For everyone else, it's a day to watch from the cliffs. The afternoon looks messier with a stronger cross-onshore.

A few days after, on September 9th, Wednesday morning, there's a small but clean window. We have 2 to 3 foot waves from the W with a light offshore breeze. The energy is weak but after that long dry spell, a clean, surfable wave with the right wind will feel like a gift.

So, to sum up: it's a long, bleak outlook. If you're a beginner, give this place a miss for the next two weeks. For the experts, that big swell on September 7th is the only game in town, but be prepared for a battle. The rest is a write-off. Forecasts can change, but right now, it looks pretty grim.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Tue night, fresh winds from the SW by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Mainly near gales.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Period (s)
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W
9
0.4
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8
0.3
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7
0.7
WSW
4
1.2
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1.4
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0.8
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1.4
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1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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21
10
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56
116
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38
220
691
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488
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419
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Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
10
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15
E
15
SSE
25
WSW
20
SSW
30
SW
35
SW
25
SW
40
SSW
55
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35
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25
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WNW
30
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High Tide
5:49AM7.78m
6:07PM8.28m
6:26AM8.24m
6:43PM8.69m
7:01AM8.61m
7:17PM9.00m
7:34AM8.88m
7:52PM9.21m
8:08AM9.05m
8:26PM9.30m
8:42AM9.08m
9:00PM9.23m
9:15AM8.96m
9:35PM9.00m
Low Tide
11:52AM2.00m
00:11AM1.69m
12:28PM1.59m
00:46AM1.33m
1:01PM1.29m
1:20AM1.07m
1:33PM1.10m
1:53AM0.92m
2:04PM1.01m
2:25AM0.90m
2:35PM1.04m
2:56AM1.02m
3:06PM1.21m
3:28AM1.29m
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Temp °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.

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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