Surf Forecasts:
Coogee surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, S swell with 1,213 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Coogee this week:
The surf forecast for Coogee over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Coogee in the next 16 days are 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coogee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Coogee over the next couple of weeks.
First up, we've got a bit of a slow start. The first few days aren't offering much to get excited about, with tiny, weak swell. The real action starts to build from Thursday the 30th of July. That's when a solid S swell starts pushing in around 5ft, with a period of 9 seconds, and it's got a clean, cross-offshore wind. The combined energy is moderate (403). It's a good, solid start to the run.
Thursday the 30th sees building swell, but the wind gets tricky in the afternoon. The real standout is Friday the 31st of July. The morning session is looking the pick of the week. We've got a solid 7ft S swell, with a 10-second period, and clean cross-offshore wind. The energy is pumping (1680) – that's strong, powerful surf. The swell's a bit on the bigger side, so this is one for the experienced crew. It's a point, reef, and beach setup, so it can handle the size. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.
Saturday the 1st of August brings a nice drop in size to a more manageable 5ft from the SSE, with a 10-second period and light, clean cross-offshore winds. The energy is moderate (395). This is a great option for a wider range of surfers, though with the quality on offer, expect crowds at this spot.
There's a good pulse filling in from the 6th of August. Thursday the 6th of August is a standout. The morning has a 7ft S swell with a 10-second period and clean offshore winds – very good conditions. The afternoon gets even bigger, pushing 10ft from the S, with a long 11-second period. That's a massive amount of energy (3376), but it's a solid, powerful groundswell. With that size and a beach/reef setup, this is a big-wave day for experts only. It's a real highlight, but it's over a week away, so keep an eye on the forecast.
The second week has a few more fun windows. The morning of the 7th of August will have a clean 6ft SSE swell, and the 8th of August morning has a clean 5ft SSE swell. After that, the swell backs off towards the end of the run. The 12th of August morning has a clean 5ft SSE swell, another solid option.
Overall, the best sessions are Friday the 31st of July morning and Thursday the 6th of August morning. The 6th has the bigger, more powerful swell, but the 31st is a cleaner, more accessible size with great conditions. Both are worth marking on the calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SW by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 8 | S 17 | S 15 | S 11 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 8 | 7 | 7 | 40 | 399 | 461 | 835 | 1009 | 627 | 512 | 383 | 277 | 495 | 458 | 366 | 248 | 142 | 70 | 33 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 8:12AM1.04m | 8:08PM1.55m | 8:48AM1.08m | 8:44PM1.56m | 9:24AM1.12m | 9:18PM1.54m | 10:00AM1.17m | 9:53PM1.48m | 10:38AM1.21m | 10:31PM1.41m | 11:18AM1.25m | 11:12PM1.31m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:20AM0.20m | 1:38PM0.36m | 2:53AM0.16m | 2:17PM0.34m | 3:25AM0.14m | 2:57PM0.34m | 3:57AM0.13m | 3:38PM0.34m | 4:28AM0.14m | 4:22PM0.36m | 5:01AM0.16m | 5:10PM0.39m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 12 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SE 6 | SE 13 | S 11 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 6 | 2 | 7 | 40 | 399 | 292 | 835 | 669 | 627 | 512 | 383 | 277 | 495 | 458 | 366 | 248 | 142 | 70 | 33 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | S 17 | S 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 13 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 8 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 108 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SE 13 | S 15 | SE 13 | E 12 | E 12 | — | — | E 13 | E 12 | E 19 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 9 | E 17 | S 22 | NE 8 | E 15 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 8 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 19 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | NW 3 | WSW 4 | SSW 6 | — | S 9 | — | S 10 | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NNE 4 | ENE 4 | — | NW 3 | NW 2 | WSW 3 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 15 | 38 | — | 461 | — | 1009 | — | — | — | — | 15 | 11 | 6 | — | 2 | 1 | 8 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 158 | 603 | 294 | 17 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 77 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
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