
Surf Forecasts:
Coombesgate Beach surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, WSW swell with 48 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 0.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coombesgate Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – this 16-day stretch is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with barely a ripple to get excited about. The only spot on the radar is Coombesgate Beach, but I’m not gonna sugarcoat it: for the vast majority of this forecast, you’d be better off doing literally anything else.
We’ve got a run starting Wednesday the 29th of July with just pathetic little 2ft waves from the west, a weak period of 5 seconds, and a cross-onshore wind that’ll chop it all to bits. The combined swell energy is a measly 24 (weak). That sets the tone. We then drift through the rest of July into early August with the same story: 2ft tops, short-period windswell, and mostly cross-onshore or onshore winds. There’s a couple of mornings with clean conditions on the 2nd and 3rd of August, thanks to a cross-offshore breeze from the east, but the swell is tiny – 1ft to 2ft. Not enough to push you around, but not enough to ride, either. The water temperature here is sitting at 66°, which is a solid 5° warmer than usual – that’s a notable anomaly, almost like a warm bath for the time of year, but it won’t make up for the lack of waves.
Honestly, there’s no standout day here. We go through the entire first week and the first half of the second week with nothing but zeros across the board. The middle of August doesn’t offer any hope, either. The 8th of August finally shows a bump – a 2ft swell from the west-southwest with a 10-second period and clean, fresh offshore winds from the east in the morning and cross-offshore in the afternoon. The combined energy nudges up to 61 (still moderate). It’s the best the entire window has to offer, but that’s not saying much. By the 9th of August, it’s still clean with gentle offshores, but the swell has already dropped back to 2ft.
After that, from the 10th of August onwards, it completely flatlines. We’re talking 0.3ft to 1ft swells, short periods, and onshore winds. The last few mornings of the forecast are just painful. There is simply no real surf on offer here. Given the beach and reef setup, on the few days with a bit of chop and swell, this looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 10 | W 5 | W 5 | W 4 | WNW 5 | W 6 | W 11 | W 5 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 |
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14 | 17 | 28 | 21 | 9 | 21 | 30 | 10 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 28 | 46 | 40 | 26 | 15 | 14 | 8 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:05PM8.46m | 7:23AM8.30m | 7:40PM8.69m | 7:58AM8.50m | 8:15PM8.85m | 8:32AM8.63m | 8:50PM8.91m | 9:06AM8.65m | 9:25PM8.87m | 9:41AM8.56m | 10:00PM8.70m | 10:16AM8.35m | 10:38PM8.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:08AM1.55m | 1:22PM1.52m | 1:43AM1.35m | 1:55PM1.38m | 2:16AM1.24m | 2:27PM1.33m | 2:50AM1.22m | 2:59PM1.37m | 3:22AM1.31m | 3:31PM1.51m | 3:56AM1.50m | 4:05PM1.73m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | |
— | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 5 | W 10 | W 4 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 5 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | NW 4 |
8 | 17 | 28 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 28 | 46 | 40 | 26 | 15 | 14 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 8 | W 10 | — | NNW 3 | W 8 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 10 | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 7 |
1 | 5 | 7 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 19 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 10 | W 8 | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 11 |
1 | 8 | 1 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 4 | — | W 5 | — | WNW 5 | W 6 | W 4 | — | W 5 | — | — | — | ENE 2 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NNE 3 | — | — |
14 | 9 | — | 21 | — | 21 | 30 | 7 | — | 11 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 279 | 139 | 316 | 354 | 145 | 145 | 353 | 147 | 163 | 163 | 145 | 160 | 146 | 6 | 6 | 40 | 124 | 131 | 310 | 389 |
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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.










