Coogee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next few weeks.

Straight up, the first few days are not looking great. The surf is real small and the wind is working against us, so we're basically waiting until the 24th of July for anything worthwhile. After that, things start to shape up, but it's a bit of a slow burn.

The real standout window is the end of the first week and into the first half of the second week. Friday the 24th morning is our first proper call. Coogee will have a clean 5ft swell from the S, with a light cross-offshore breeze. The water temp is sitting at 63°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate at 460, so there's a bit of push in the water. It's not massive, but it'll be clean and fun for a crew that knows the break.

Then Saturday the 25th morning is a solid pick. We’re looking at a 5ft S swell, but with a longer 11-second period, which means more shape and power. The offshore wind will be moderate from the WSW, keeping the faces tidy. The combined energy jumps to 524, still moderate but packing a bit more punch. This is the kind of session you wake up early for.

The biggest standout, though, is Tuesday the 4th of August morning. The swell is 8ft from the S, with a 11-second period. That’s a solid, powerful groundswell. The wind is light offshore from the W, so it’ll be glassy and clean. The combined energy is a strong 1951, so there’s some serious water moving around. This is expert territory only—over 8ft and plenty of power. For the experienced crew, this is the session of the forecast period. The only thing to watch is that the swell direction is S, which is a touch off the optimum SE for Coogee, but with that power and clean conditions, it’ll still be a ripper after the storm passes.

The second week has a few other options, but nothing beats that Tuesday morning. The Sunday the 2nd of August has a 3ft S swell with a very long 13-second period, but the wind is a strong cross-shore, so it’s messy. The Monday the 3rd of August afternoon has a 8ft swell with a strong offshore, but it's a short 9-second period, so it’ll be a bit bumpy and hard to get into.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off until the 24th. The 25th and 26th of July mornings are solid, clean options. The absolute best of the lot is the morning of the 4th of August, but that’s for the big dogs only. Surf’s up, but you gotta be patient.

Rusty.

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