Surf Forecasts:
Coogee surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, ESE swell with 248 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with ESE 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Coogee in the next 16 days are 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coogee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mate, Rusty here, lookin' at the charts for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it's a pretty grim stretch ahead for us. We're staring down the barrel of a long, flat spell with hardly anything worth paddling out for. The water's sitting at 61°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you'll want that extra rubber.
For the first two weeks, it's a total write-off. From Sunday the 16th through to Sunday the 30th of August, the conditions are just shocking. We're talking tiny, weak swell with a combined energy that barely scratches a couple of hundred, and most of the time the wind is just junk. There's a tiny window on the morning of Wednesday the 19th where it goes glassy with a light NW breeze, but with only 2ft on a 10-second period, it's barely surfable—more of a splash around than a proper session. It's that kind of quiet spell that can be pretty normal for this area.
Then, just when you're about to give up hope, the forecast lights up for the very end of the run. Come Monday the 31st of August, things finally change. The morning brings a solid 7ft swell from the south with a period of 8 seconds, and a combined energy of 556. That's a decent pulse of energy. The wind is a clean cross-off from the northwest, so it should be chunky, powerful, and most importantly, clean. That's a proper standout.
But the real gem is Monday afternoon. The swell jumps to 10ft from the south, with a 10-second period and an enormous combined energy of 1869. That's a lot of juice. With a light offshore breeze from the southwest, it's an absolute monster. This is expert territory only—if you're not comfortable in big, powerful surf, stay on the beach. For the experienced crew, Coogee is going to be the place to be. It's inconsistent, so you'll be waiting for the sets, but when they come, they'll be well-shaped and worth the wait.
So, to wrap it up: a long, flat dry spell until the very end, then a massive, powerful swell arrives on the 31st. The afternoon is the best of the best, but it's strictly for the pros.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu night, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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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) | SSE 7 | S 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 14 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | ESE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 170 | 141 | 81 | 85 | 70 | 77 | 72 | 102 | 82 | 248 | 162 | 43 | 45 | 68 | 41 | 23 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 10 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:46PM1.35m | 11:23AM1.34m | 11:30PM1.20m | 12:07PM1.32m | 00:17AM1.05m | 12:55PM1.29m | 1:13AM0.93m | 1:51PM1.26m | 2:24AM0.86m | 2:55PM1.25m | 3:46AM0.84m | 4:00PM1.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:41PM0.28m | 5:03AM0.20m | 5:33PM0.35m | 5:38AM0.29m | 6:29PM0.42m | 6:14AM0.39m | 7:34PM0.47m | 6:57AM0.47m | 8:49PM0.50m | 7:52AM0.53m | 10:06PM0.48m | 9:01AM0.55m | 11:09PM0.43m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — |
mm | — | 7 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 18 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 10 | E 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | S 6 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 62 | 76 | 70 | 85 | 70 | 77 | 72 | 89 | 66 | 248 | 162 | 43 | 31 | 68 | 41 | 23 | 16 | 16 | 3 | 10 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 11 | S 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 8 | E 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 6 |
| kJ | 10 | 141 | 81 | 74 | 50 | 55 | 55 | 102 | 82 | 11 | 5 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | ENE 10 | E 10 | SSW 12 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 14 | S 10 | S 8 | — | — | E 11 | — | S 13 | S 11 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 9 | S 9 |
| kJ | 4 | 10 | 8 | 30 | 10 | 10 | 61 | 30 | 12 | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 5 | — | — | ENE 5 | NE 5 | NNW 2 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | WNW 2 | — | ENE 6 | — |
| kJ | 170 | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | — | — | 39 | 38 | 1 | 45 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 15 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 105 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 284 | 284 | 294 | 284 |
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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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