Surf Forecasts:
Coogee surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NE swell with 505 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coogee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the Coogee outlook in feet and degrees.
The first week is a bit of a dud. Sunday the 9th has surfable waves, but they’re ordinary – a weak 3ft from the ENE, bumpy with a cross-off wind, and the energy is a pathetic 119 (weak). The water is 62°, which is a bit colder than average for this time of year, so you’ll be needing a good spring suit.
The first real chance to get wet is Tuesday morning, the 11th. We’ve got a clean 2ft from the ENE with a light offshore wind from the W. The period is 9 seconds, so it’s a short-period wind swell, but it’ll be clean and the energy is a moderate 176. It’s not a standout, but it’s a session.
The best day of the whole forecast, and the only true standout, is Wednesday morning, the 19th of August. This is the one to mark on your calendar. We’ve got a solid 5ft swell from the ESE, with a 10-second period that’ll give it some shape. The wind is a whisper-light cross-off from the SSW, which will glass the surface. The combined energy is a strong 432 (moderate wave energy), and the forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” The swell direction matches the spot’s optimum well. This is for advanced surfers only, as Coogee is a beach, reef, and point setup that demands respect.
Before that, Thursday morning, the 20th, and Friday morning, the 21st, offer clean 4ft and 4ft from the ENE with light cross-off winds from the NW. The energy is light (207 and 206) and the period is short at 8 seconds, so it’s a solid session but not a winner.
The 22nd of August brings a 7ft swell from the NE, but it’s messy with a cross-shore wind and short period. That’s expert-only territory, but the conditions are poor, so it’s a no-go.
The final good window is Sunday morning, the 23rd of August, with a clean 4ft from the ENE, glassy offshore winds from the SW, and moderate energy of 230. A solid surf, but not the best of the bunch.
Bottom line: wait for the 19th of August. That’s the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Sun night, calm by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 6 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | ENE 9 | S 11 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | ENE 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | S 6 | SSE 8 | S 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 115 | 119 | 216 | 475 | 353 | 131 | 76 | 155 | 64 | 125 | 80 | 48 | 324 | 470 | 164 | 159 | 200 | 93 | 167 | 375 | 179 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:10PM1.58m | 6:05AM1.03m | 6:08PM1.67m | 7:01AM1.10m | 7:01PM1.73m | 7:50AM1.17m | 7:50PM1.76m | 8:35AM1.23m | 8:37PM1.72m | 9:18AM1.29m | 9:21PM1.64m | 10:00AM1.32m | 10:04PM1.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:26AM0.37m | 00:08AM0.14m | 11:31AM0.33m | 1:02AM0.05m | 12:29PM0.27m | 1:50AM-0.01m | 1:23PM0.22m | 2:34AM-0.04m | 2:13PM0.19m | 3:14AM-0.02m | 3:03PM0.20m | 3:52AM0.03m | 3:51PM0.23m | ||||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — |
mm | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 8 |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 14 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | ENE 9 | S 11 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | ENE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 115 | 119 | 16 | 475 | 353 | 131 | 76 | 155 | 64 | 125 | 80 | 48 | 324 | 317 | 164 | 159 | 127 | 93 | 17 | 18 | 135 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | S 13 | S 13 | E 13 | SSW 6 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | S 14 | S 18 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 24 | 73 | 46 | 47 | 50 | 34 | 50 | 29 | 29 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | S 7 | — | — | S 12 | — | NE 8 | S 11 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 16 | — | S 17 | S 14 | S 19 | S 15 | S 18 | — | S 18 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | 17 | 57 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | — | 6 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 7 | — | 25 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 4 | NE 6 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | WNW 4 | SW 6 | — | W 3 | NNW 2 | — | SW 4 | — | S 9 | — | — | S 7 | — | S 6 | SSE 8 | S 7 |
| kJ | — | 9 | 216 | 30 | 74 | 20 | 76 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 17 | — | 470 | — | — | 200 | — | 167 | 375 | 179 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 489 | 91 | 154 | 226 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 14 | 77 | 77 | 18 |
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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).
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