
Surf Forecasts:
Coombesgate Beach surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WSW swell with 144 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s 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 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coombesgate Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a tough stretch ahead. We’re looking at a long, quiet spell before anything even remotely rideable shows up. The water’s sitting at 66°F which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only thing that’s out of the ordinary.
First up, Coombesgate Beach. Don’t get your hopes up for the first week. From Thursday the 6th of August right through to Monday the 11th, it’s all poor surf with tiny, weak waves. The combined energy is mostly in the single digits or low double digits, like 84 (84) on Thursday morning, but that’s with a 3ft wind swell from the west and a short period of 6 seconds. It’s blown out or onshore, and the scores are zeros. Not worth paddling out.
Tuesday the 11th has a couple of glassy mornings, but the swell is barely 1ft. You’ll be doing more floating than surfing.
Things start to look a little better on Wednesday the 12th of August. The morning turns glassy with a 2ft west swell, period bumping up to 10 seconds. The combined energy hits 98 (98) – still weak, but it’s the first time we see a score of 1 out of 10, meaning the waves are surfable, but very ordinary. That’s the pick of the first week, but honestly, it’s not a standout.
The best of the whole forecast comes later, on Monday the 18th of August? No, that’s windy and messy. Actually, the standout, if you can call it that, is Wednesday the 19th of August. The swell jumps to 8ft from the west, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is strong at 585 (585). That’s a solid pulse of energy. But the wind is a moderate cross-shore, and the surf is described as poor. For a beach and reef setup, that’s going to be a messy, choppy, roped-out mess. That kind of size and short period in a cross-shore wind is more interesting for the kite surfers than paddle surfers. The waves will be lumpy and hard to ride. The 20th of August is similar, with 7ft and 7ft, but again, cross-onshore wind and choppy conditions. This is expert-only territory if you’re game, but it won’t be pretty.
The rest of the second week, from the 21st of August onwards, the swell drops back down to 4ft and 3ft, with onshore winds. The vibe is poor.
So, the honest truth? There’s no real standout session. The best chance for a clean wave is that glassy Wednesday morning the 12th of August, but it’s tiny. The bigger swell later in the month is too messy and blown out. It’s a quiet run. If you’re desperate, you could chase that Wednesday morning, but otherwise, save your energy.
Keep an eye on the forecasts, mate. It tends not to stay this poor for long.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 12 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 |
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76 | 31 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 22 | 21 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 26 | 98 | 123 | 132 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | on |
High Tide | 11:41AM7.67m | 00:14AM7.59m | 12:42PM7.28m | 1:25AM7.21m | 2:06PM7.09m | 2:55AM7.14m | 3:37PM7.34m | 4:21AM7.52m | 4:54PM7.94m | 5:31AM8.13m | 5:56PM8.63m | 6:28AM8.73m | 6:49PM9.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:36PM2.43m | 6:14AM2.58m | 6:51PM2.79m | 7:39AM2.86m | 8:30PM2.84m | 9:13AM2.73m | 10:00PM2.44m | 10:33AM2.23m | 11:11PM1.82m | 11:37AM1.61m | 00:12AM1.21m | 12:31PM1.06m | 1:04AM0.75m | ||||||||
5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 5 | W 5 | W 9 | W 4 | W 4 | W 9 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 8 | WSW 7 | W 6 | W 8 | WNW 5 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 12 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 |
8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 22 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 26 | 98 | 123 | 132 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 12 | W 10 | W 9 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 9 | W 8 | — | W 8 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 8 | SW 6 | W 10 | W 8 | — | — | WNW 3 |
— | 3 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 6 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 4 | — | — | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 12 | — | — | W 12 | — | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 11 | SW 6 | W 10 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | — |
— | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | W 3 | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
76 | 31 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 2 | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 163 | 424 | 324 | 389 | 409 | 403 | 160 | 160 | 146 | 316 | 163 | 145 | 140 | 440 | 146 | 146 | 424 | 6 | 0 | 140 | 12 |
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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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