Coogee Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.92° S 151.27° E

Coogee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Coogee sea temperature is
16.9°C
0.9° 

Coogee surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Coogee surf forecast from 25 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, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, S swell with 686 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with ENE 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Coogee in the next 16 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 26th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 28th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 27th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coogee over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Coogee. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so strap in.

We’ve got a bit of a wait for the first proper session. The surf starts off small and messy, but things start to look up towards the end of the week. The standout window is shaping up to be Friday morning, the 28th of August. We’re looking at a clean 5ft swell from the SSE, with a period of 11 seconds, giving it plenty of push. The wind is a light offshore from the WSW, and the whole setup is described as "clean". The combined energy is a solid 663, so there’s some decent power in the water. That’s the one to circle on the calendar.

The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild to report.

Now, let’s break it down day by day. Wednesday the 26th is a write-off. Strong cross-off and cross winds, messy 3ft to 5ft wind swell, and the energy is weak (125 to 290). Poor conditions all around.

Thursday the 27th isn’t much better. A bit of a bump in swell to 6ft from the south, but it’s onshore and lumpy. The energy’s moderate at 597, but the wind is a cross-shore, so it’s not worth paddling out for.

Friday the 28th, as I said, is the morning to go. The offshore wind is going to make it clean, and that 5ft SSE swell with an 11-second period will have some shape. The afternoon turns ugly with a strong cross-shore, so get on it early.

Saturday the 29th has some size, with a 7ft S swell, but it’s cross-shore and only a 9-second period. Energy is high at 1355, but the wind and chop will make it a rough one. Not recommended.

Sunday the 30th is a glimmer of hope. The morning is glassy with a light offshore. A smaller 4ft S swell, but the energy is only 265. Still, a glassy morning is a glassy morning – it’ll be small but fun.

Monday the 31st is another one to get excited about. The morning is glassy again, with a tiny 3ft SSE swell, but the period is a very long 17 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The energy is moderate at 555, but that long period might make it a bit tricky on the beach break. Best on the reef or point.

Tuesday the 1st of September has a clean morning with a 3ft S swell and a 12-second period, with a cross-off wind. The energy is 303. A decent, clean option.

After that, the surf drops right off. From Wednesday the 2nd through to Thursday the 10th, it’s a long stretch of tiny, weak waves, mostly under 2ft, and the energy is pathetic (43 to 128). There are a few clean mornings, but the swell is just too small to bother with. The only exception is a late pick on Thursday the 10th morning, with a 8ft S swell, a short 8-second period, and a strong offshore wind. The energy is high at 717, but that short period and big size make it a choppy, expert-only affair with a strong offshore. It’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean paddle session.

So, to sum it up: this week is lean. The best bet is Friday the 28th morning, with Monday the 31st morning as a close second for the more patient surfer. The second week is pretty barren, so don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. 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 night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
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Monday
31
Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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ENE
8
1.6
S
6
1.5
S
7
1.9
S
9
1.5
S
9
1.2
S
9
1.6
SSE
11
1.4
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
9
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SSE
10
1.1
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10
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9
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18
0.6
SSE
16
0.9
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10
0.9
SSE
12
0.8
SSE
11
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
106
196
251
575
348
210
572
380
237
251
211
146
175
205
173
201
177
224
158
110
71
Wind (km/h)
30
SSW
30
S
20
S
20
S
10
ESE
10
WNW
10
SW
20
SSE
15
SSE
10
SSW
15
SE
10
S
10
WSW
15
E
5
W
5
NW
15
ENE
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNE
15
NW
Wind State
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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
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5:31
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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