Coogee Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.92° S 151.27° E

Coogee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Coogee sea temperature is
17.1° C
0.7° 

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


Coogee surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, S swell with 1,028 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s 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 (Jul 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 3s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 21st Jul)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 25th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 25th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

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.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

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Friday
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Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
ENE
11
1.5
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.1
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
1.1
S
8
1.6
S
9
1.4
S
9
1.6
S
14
1.4
S
11
1.1
S
11
1.2
S
12
1.3
S
11
1.2
S
10
1.1
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
643
469
314
307
218
175
163
126
94
71
163
431
327
1028
502
289
389
394
302
207
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
10
NW
10
NNW
20
NE
15
NNW
15
W
10
NNE
15
WNW
25
WSW
35
WSW
30
WSW
10
WSW
10
ENE
20
W
25
W
30
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
10
SSE
25
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
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High Tide
00:56AM1.14m
1:52PM1.27m
1:53AM1.01m
2:46PM1.28m
2:59AM0.91m
3:41PM1.30m
4:11AM0.87m
4:35PM1.33m
5:17AM0.88m
5:25PM1.37m
6:11AM0.91m
6:11PM1.42m
Low Tide
7:05PM0.46m
7:13AM0.31m
8:14PM0.50m
7:56AM0.39m
9:28PM0.50m
8:44AM0.45m
10:38PM0.47m
9:39AM0.48m
11:37PM0.42m
10:35AM0.49m
00:26AM0.36m
11:27AM0.47m
1:07AM0.30m
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6:54
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5:06
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Temp °C
15
14
16
16
15
18
20
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11
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Feels °C
12
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17
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7
3
9
9
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9
8
14
13
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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