Surf Forecasts:
Coogee surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, S swell with 720 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s 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 (Aug 27) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Coogee in the next 16 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coogee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Coogee.
The water is about 62°F, which is a touch cooler than usual for the season – nothing crazy, just a little fresh.
Honestly, this 16-day stretch is a bit of a rollercoaster, with a long dry spell in the second week. The best window is hands down Friday morning, 28 August. We’ve got a clean 5ft swell from the SSE with an 11-second period. That’s proper groundswell, with moderate energy (664) and light cross-offshore winds from the SW. The sets will have some push, and the offshore wind will keep things clean. Coogee (beach, reef, and point) loves this direction. Just keep in mind, crowds can be a thing here, so get out early.
The swell builds on Thursday, 27 August, but it’s a mess – 7ft of S swell with a short 9-second period and cross-shore winds. The energy is strong (1375), but it’s lumpy, disorganised, and not worth the paddle unless you’re into a battle.
Saturday morning, 30 August, there’s a tiny window of clean surf – 3ft from the S with a 9-second period, cross-offshore wind from the WNW, and clean conditions. The energy is low (247), but it’s a fun little longboard session.
After that, the surf falls off a cliff. From 1 September onward, we’re looking at tiny, weak swell (under 3ft) for well over a week. The energy readings are low, and most of the days are just poor surf. The wind tries to be offshore, but there’s nothing to ride. There’s a brief flicker on 8 September with some 2ft S swell, but it’s cross-shore and messy. Then on 9 September, Wednesday morning, the wind goes glassy, but the swell is only 2ft from the S with a 10-second period – ordinary, but if you’re desperate, you can get wet.
So, the standout is Friday morning, 28 August. That’s your best bet. Everything else is marginal, and the second week is a flat spell. Make it happen on that Friday.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed morning, calm by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | ENE 8 | S 6 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
106 | 215 | 258 | 720 | 332 | 257 | 572 | 433 | 299 | 333 | 245 | 148 | 123 | 146 | 181 | 133 | 180 | 143 | 157 | 112 | 74 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:04PM1.50m | 7:42AM1.13m | 7:40PM1.53m | 8:16AM1.21m | 8:16PM1.53m | 8:50AM1.28m | 8:52PM1.50m | 9:25AM1.34m | 9:30PM1.43m | 10:02AM1.38m | 10:10PM1.34m | 10:42AM1.41m | 10:55PM1.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:39PM0.37m | 1:44AM0.17m | 1:19PM0.32m | 2:15AM0.13m | 1:59PM0.28m | 2:45AM0.11m | 2:40PM0.25m | 3:16AM0.11m | 3:22PM0.24m | 3:48AM0.13m | 4:07PM0.25m | 4:22AM0.18m | 4:57PM0.28m | ||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 23 | 26 | 20 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 20 | 22 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
106 | 84 | 258 | 575 | 332 | 257 | 572 | 433 | 299 | 333 | 245 | 148 | 123 | 146 | 181 | 133 | 180 | 143 | 157 | 112 | 74 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 11 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 9 | S 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 9 | SSE 17 | S 15 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | NE 5 |
19 | 2 | 69 | 42 | 41 | 44 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 214 | 116 | 142 | 94 | 25 | 93 | 115 | 90 | 41 | 24 | 39 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 11 | S 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | NE 12 | ENE 10 |
— | — | — | 38 | 40 | 73 | 66 | 25 | 19 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 8 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 34 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 6 | — | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NW 2 |
37 | 215 | — | 720 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 64 | 64 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 77 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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Information about the Coogee Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Coogee provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Coogee can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Coogee 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 (Coogee) 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 Coogee 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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