Coogee Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.92° S 151.27° E

Coogee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Coogee sea temperature is
17.5° C
0.4° 

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


Coogee surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, S swell with 750 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 1.5m 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 30th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 30th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 30th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next 16 days at Coogee are a mixed bag with a whole lot of waiting around. There’s a big gap of nothing until the morning of Thursday, July 30th, when the first real chance of a wave shows up. Don’t get too excited yet, because it’s a long stretch of flat and poor conditions before that.

Alright, let’s get into it. Thursday morning, the 30th, sees a bit of a pulse. A 5ft S swell rolls in, with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate at 354. The wind is a gentle cross-offshore from the WSW, keeping things clean. You’ll be looking at a beach, reef, and point setup that’s exposed to the swell. Not a stand-out, but a start.

Friday, the 31st, is a touch bigger. The morning has a 6ft S swell (10-second period) and the energy jumps to 628 – moderate but getting there. Wind is still a clean cross-off from the SW. The afternoon gets messy with a cross-shore wind, so hit it early. This is probably the best of the first week, but it’s still only a marginal call.

Saturday, August 1st, is worth a look. The morning has a 5ft SSE swell (9-second period) with a moderate energy of 405, and the wind is a glassy cross-off from the WSW. That’s clean, fun-sized surf. It’s a small window, but the best on offer until the second week.

Now, after that, it’s a lot of poor surf with strong winds and choppy water until we get to the real standout. We’ve got a big lull for a few days, with only small, messy waves.

The real highlight is the morning of Saturday, August 8th. This is the one to circle. The swell is 4ft from the SSE, but the period is a long 12 seconds – that’s groundswell, meaning better shape and more energy. The combined energy is a solid 583 (moderate to strong). The wind is a light cross-offshore from the WNW, so it’s going to be glassy and clean. For a reef and point break like Coogee, that long-period SSE swell will wrap in nicely. It’s an advanced break, so you’ll need to know what you’re doing, but it’s the best of the whole run.

Sunday the 9th morning is also clean with a smaller 3ft SSE swell, but it’s a step down.

The water temp is sitting at 64°F with a negligible anomaly of -0.7°F, so it’s about average for the time of year – a bit cool, but nothing unusual.

So, bottom line: mostly flat and frustrating, with the morning of Saturday, August 8th, being the clear standout. Friday, July 31st, is your second-best bet. Everything else is a struggle. Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
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2
Monday
3
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
8
0.3
S
9
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
15
0.2
S
13
1.5
S
9
1.3
S
9
1.8
S
11
1.7
S
10
1.8
S
10
1.5
S
10
1.4
SSE
9
1.4
SSE
10
1.1
SSE
10
1.3
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
11
1.1
SE
12
0.9
SE
11
0.7
SE
11
0.6
SSE
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
18
14
8
7
7
13
349
264
723
621
593
432
348
348
276
451
366
314
176
119
71
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
5
NE
15
NW
20
WSW
30
WSW
25
WSW
15
WSW
15
SSE
15
W
15
SW
20
S
15
SSW
5
WSW
5
ESE
15
NW
15
NW
15
NNE
15
WSW
20
SSW
20
SSE
10
S
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-on
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High Tide
7:32PM1.53m
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
12:58PM0.39m
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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6:48
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5:10
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Temp °C
19
20
14
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16
11
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Feels °C
15
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10
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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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