
Surf Forecasts:
Coombesgate Beach surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, WSW swell with 1,189 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. 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 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coombesgate Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a hard look at what’s on the table for Coombesgate Beach over the next 16 days. To be honest, the news isn’t great, and it takes a long time for anything worthwhile to show up. We’re starting from Wednesday, September 4th, but nothing in the first two days is worth paddling out for.
There are no good surf options during this entire forecast window. The first halfway interesting moment is on Saturday morning, September 5th. The swell drops down to a tiny 3ft from the west at 9 seconds, but the magic is in the glassy wind from the northwest at only 3 mph. That’s the only window where it looks clean and the energy is weak (164). Even then, conditions are described as “ordinary”. It’s a beginner-friendly beach and reef break, so for someone just learning in small, clean waves, it’s a go. But don’t expect much. The water temperature here is 66°F, which is about 5°F warmer than usual for the start of September, so you won’t need a thick wetsuit.
After that brief glimmer, we hit a massive dead zone. From Saturday afternoon all the way through Tuesday, September 16th, it’s tiny, weak, and messy. There’s a spike in swell energy around Monday, September 7th, with 8ft waves from the WSW and a strong cross-onshore wind at 28 mph. That combo is just ugly and blown out. The combined swell energy hits strong values (1,189) but the wind destroys any quality. It’s a beach-and-reef setup, so at that size and wind, it looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Beyond that, nothing changes. There’s a small window on Thursday morning, September 10th, with a clean offshore wind from the east at 16 mph, but the swell is only 2ft and weak (32). It’s not worth getting wet for.
The honest truth: this 16-day run is a dud. For a spot that’s fairly consistent, it’s an unusually long blank run. Forecasts can change, but as of right now, you’re better off doing something else.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu night, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Thu night, light winds from the NW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 4 | W 12 | WSW 11 | W 9 | W 10 | W 7 | W 8 |
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87 | 289 | 337 | 265 | 240 | 396 | 542 | 382 | 203 | 157 | 117 | 61 | 41 | 36 | 46 | 880 | 1189 | 942 | 799 | 399 | 708 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 10:11PM8.60m | 10:27AM8.26m | 10:53PM8.05m | 11:13AM7.71m | 11:48PM7.40m | 12:18PM7.14m | 1:11AM6.88m | 1:58PM6.89m | 2:59AM6.92m | 3:41PM7.32m | 4:25AM7.55m | 4:53PM8.11m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 3:40PM1.51m | 4:03AM1.70m | 4:18PM1.97m | 4:45AM2.25m | 5:10PM2.56m | 5:46AM2.88m | 6:36PM3.10m | 7:30AM3.27m | 8:36PM3.10m | 9:18AM2.99m | 10:06PM2.51m | 10:34AM2.29m | 11:11PM1.76m | ||||||||
6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 23 | 25 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 22 | 18 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | — | SW 15 | SW 15 | — | — | W 15 | SW 14 | W 8 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | — | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
10 | — | 9 | 9 | — | — | 4 | 8 | 203 | 157 | 117 | 61 | 41 | 36 | — | 274 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 13 | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | SW 5 | WSW 4 | W 12 | WSW 11 | W 9 | W 10 | W 7 | W 8 |
87 | 289 | 337 | 265 | 240 | 396 | 542 | 382 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 7 | 46 | 880 | 1189 | 942 | 799 | 399 | 708 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 373 | 279 | 140 | 90 | 279 | 186 | 316 | 274 | 64 | 0 | 76 | 0 | 221 | 46 | 49 | 486 | 68 | 390 | 609 | 562 | 274 |
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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.










