Coogee surf break

Coogee surfForecast / NSW – Sydney South Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Tuesday 19 May 2026 AEST
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Coogee surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Coogee sea temperature is
19.3° C
(Which is 1.1°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 (May 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.8m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Coogee in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 20th May)8ft (2.4m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 20th May)8ft (2.4m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 20th May)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue night, fresh winds from the S by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat night, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sat night, strong winds from the SSE by Mon morning).

Tue
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
3
1
2
2
0
1
0
1
0
1
1
4
3
1
3
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
ENE
10
2.4
S
9
3
S
9
2.2
S
9
1.9
S
10
2.4
S
9
2.3
S
8
2
SSE
8
1.7
SSE
7
1.5
ESE
10
1.8
ESE
10
2
ESE
10
2.1
E
10
2.2
E
12
2
E
11
1.9
E
11
1.9
E
12
1.8
E
12
1.7
E
11
2.1
S
9
1.3
E
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1175
837
1331
810
683
919
754
486
311
375
637
778
932
1265
917
826
955
857
724
731
408
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
10
WSW
20
SW
25
S
20
SW
35
SSW
35
S
20
S
25
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
S
10
NW
10
NW
15
NE
15
SW
35
SSE
40
S
35
SE
25
SSE
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:13PM1.73m
11:17AM1.07m
11:08PM1.65m
12:20PM1.04m
00:08AM1.55m
1:27PM1.05m
1:10AM1.44m
2:32PM1.09m
2:15AM1.33m
3:31PM1.16m
3:18AM1.23m
4:23PM1.24m
4:18AM1.16m
Low Tide
5:11AM0.00m
4:35PM0.37m
6:11AM0.06m
5:37PM0.44m
7:11AM0.12m
6:46PM0.49m
8:09AM0.17m
8:02PM0.52m
9:03AM0.21m
9:18PM0.51m
9:51AM0.25m
10:27PM0.46m
10:33AM0.28m
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6:43
6:43
6:43
6:45
6:45
6:46
6:47
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5:00
4:59
4:58
4:58
4:57
4:57
4:55
4:55
2
1
3
1
2
7
14
1
3
Temp °C
18
17
16
17
15
17
17
17
17
17
17
18
18
19
19
19
19
16
18
18
18
14
13
10
11
10
10
11
12
12
12
13
15
15
19
18
17
18
10
12
13
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
ENE
10
2
S
8
2.3
S
9
1.4
ENE
10
1.9
S
10
1.1
E
10
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
9
1.5
ESE
10
1.8
ESE
10
2
ESE
10
2.1
E
10
2.2
E
12
2
E
11
1.9
E
11
1.9
E
12
1.8
E
12
1.7
E
11
1.4
E
11
1.6
S
8
Energy kJ
1175
572
944
435
683
245
204
154
136
375
637
778
932
1265
917
826
955
857
724
482
318
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
ENE
10
1.6
ENE
10
1.2
E
10
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
14
0.3
S
13
0.8
S
7
0.4
S
8
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
19
0.3
SSW
7
0.2
S
7
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
17
0.2
SSE
16
0.4
SSE
14
1.3
E
11
Energy kJ
735
501
302
5
16
30
70
21
4
7
11
4
3
6
24
66
408
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
8
0.5
S
7
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.3
S
12
Energy kJ
22
27
4
4
27
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
5
2.4
S
9
3
S
9
2.2
S
9
2.4
S
9
2.3
S
8
2
SSE
8
1.7
SSE
7
1.2
S
8
0.5
S
3
1.8
S
7
2.2
S
8
2.1
S
9
Energy kJ
17
837
1331
810
919
754
486
311
163
6
348
691
731
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
3
3
1
3
2
3
1
1
1
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
Distance (km)
14
0
2
18
2
91
64
26
58
47
10
10
10
0
0
4
0
112
171
171
47
Best forecast wave conditions in Sydney South Coast
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
7
5
9
7
6
4
4
5
5
5
4
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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.

Coogee is 3 km (2 miles) from Randwick. If you plan a holiday in Sydney South Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Randwick. Randwick has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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