
Surf Forecasts:
Coogee surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, SSE swell with 1,134 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 (Jul 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s 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 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s 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) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coogee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here.
Well, it’s a bit of a slow burn around Coogee this outlook period. We’ve got a long stretch of small, uninspiring surf for the first week, but things do start to show a bit of life heading into the second week. Let’s walk through it.
We kick off Wednesday the 29th with absolutely nothing doing – just 0.3ft of weak, long-period swell (17 seconds) and offshore wind, but the energy’s basically non-existent (8). You’re better off staying in bed. Thursday the 30th morning sees a jump to 5ft from the S, period of 9 seconds, with a clean cross-offshore breeze and moderate energy (403). It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. Thursday afternoon gets a bit lumpy with a cross-shore wind and the swell bumps to 6ft.
Friday the 31st morning brings the biggest swell of the whole run – 7ft from the S, 10-second period, clean cross-offshore wind, and very strong energy (1616). That’s a proper wintery wall for the advanced crew. Friday afternoon, the wind swings cross-shore and starts to chop it up a bit, so aim for the early. Saturday the 1st of August morning sees the swell drop back to 5ft from the SSE, 10-second period, with a light cross-offshore breeze and moderate energy (588). Clean but nothing special. Sunday the 2nd morning has a similar 6ft SSE swell, but the period jumps to 12 seconds, light offshore wind, and moderate energy (746). Decent enough shape, but it’s a short-lived window.
Then we hit a gap. From Sunday afternoon through to Tuesday the 5th, it’s tiny – 1ft to 3ft, weak energy, and mostly onshore or cross-shore wind. There’s a bit of a lull right through to the 6th and 7th with barely a ripple. Honestly, not worth paddling out.
Now, into the second week, the real standout appears on Thursday the 13th of August. We get a clean 4ft to 4ft swell from the S, period 9 to 11 seconds, with a fresh offshore wind out of the WSW. Energy climbs to 333 then 521, so moderate to strong. That’s the pick of the whole outlook – clean faces, offshore lines, and the swell is just big enough to get into a rhythm without being a chore. The water temp is currently 64°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so nothing wild there.
Bottom line: the best session will be the morning of Thursday the 13th at Coogee – offshore, solid head-high S swell, and decent energy. Friday the 31st morning is also one for the experienced crew with the bigger 7ft swell. For the rest, it’s mostly small and average. The break is inconsistent and best suited to advanced surfers, so don’t expect a crowd of beginners. It might get a bit busy though – crowds are possible when the swell shows.
Stay patient, and keep an eye on that Thursday.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed morning, light winds from the SSW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 17 | S 15 | SSW 6 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
6 | 7 | 90 | 399 | 505 | 804 | 968 | 919 | 640 | 454 | 433 | 952 | 731 | 573 | 341 | 208 | 122 | 57 | 31 | 30 | 94 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 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 | 12:02PM1.29m | 00:01AM1.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:37AM0.20m | 6:06PM0.41m | ||||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
— | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | SE 13 | S 11 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 10 |
1 | 7 | 2 | 399 | 286 | 804 | 643 | 697 | 640 | 454 | 433 | 952 | 731 | 573 | 341 | 208 | 122 | 57 | 31 | 30 | 94 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | S 15 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | E 18 | E 17 | E 17 | ENE 4 | NE 5 | NE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | SE 11 |
2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 129 | 342 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 29 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | E 6 | SE 13 | E 12 | E 12 | — | E 13 | — | — | ENE 7 | NE 7 | E 18 | S 21 | S 16 | S 21 | E 16 | E 15 | ENE 4 | ESE 10 | — | ESE 8 |
6 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | 5 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 10 | — | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | WSW 4 | SSW 6 | — | S 9 | — | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | ENE 3 | NNE 5 | NW 2 | NE 4 | WNW 3 | W 3 | SSE 2 | — |
1 | 18 | 90 | — | 505 | — | 968 | 919 | — | — | — | 5 | — | 6 | 33 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 603 | 294 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 113 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 214 | 0 |
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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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