Coogee Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.92° S 151.27° E

Coogee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Coogee sea temperature is
17.0°C
0.8° 

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


Coogee surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NE swell with 481 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 2nd Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 4th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 7th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's cooking at Coogee.

First up, the water's sitting at 63°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

Right off the bat, we've got a bit of a slow start. Tuesday morning the 1st of September offers up some small 3ft swell from the south with a 11-second period, and the wind is a cross-offshore from the NNW. The combined energy is weak, sitting at 178, so it's nothing to get excited about. It's surfable, but honestly, it's pretty ordinary. Tuesday afternoon isn't much better, with a light cross breeze and still small waves.

Wednesday the 2nd sees the swell drop to 2ft in the morning, but the wind is a solid cross-offshore from the NW, which keeps things clean. The energy is weak at 121. It's still just surfable, not great. Wednesday afternoon has a clean offshore wind from the west, but the swell is still tiny.

We then go through a few days of really poor conditions. Thursday the 3rd, Friday the 4th, Saturday the 5th, Sunday the 6th, and Monday the 7th are all a write-off. The swell is small, the wind is often messy, and the energy is weak. The best of those days is maybe Saturday morning with a 2ft swell and a clean cross-offshore breeze, but it's still just ordinary. There's a real gap of poor conditions here.

Now, the standout is on Thursday the 10th of September. The morning session is the one to circle. We're looking at a solid 8ft swell from the south with a 12-second period, and the combined energy is very strong at 2046. That's a lot of juice. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NNW, which is going to keep it glassy and clean. This is excellent surf, but it's strictly for experienced surfers only – at 8ft, it's too big for anyone who isn't solid. The swell direction from the south is a good fit for Coogee's exposed setup.

The days around that are a mixed bag. Wednesday the 9th has a 8ft to 8ft swell, but the wind is a bit more onshore, knocking the quality down. Friday the 11th drops to 5ft, and the wind is a cross breeze, but it's not as clean.

After that, the surf fades away again. The second week, from the 12th of September onwards, is a real letdown. Saturday the 12th, Sunday the 13th, Monday the 14th, Tuesday the 15th, and Wednesday the 16th all have weak, small waves with poor energy. The wind is all over the place, and the swell direction is from the south or east. It's a quiet end to the outlook.

So, to sum it up: the best bet by a long shot is Thursday morning, the 10th of September. It's a big, powerful, clean south swell at Coogee. Get on it if you're an experienced surfer. The rest of the period is a lot of waiting for that one window.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NW by Sun night).

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:42AM1.41m
10:55PM1.23m
11:28AM1.41m
11:49PM1.11m
12:22PM1.41m
00:55AM1.01m
1:26PM1.40m
2:18AM0.94m
2:40PM1.42m
3:46AM0.94m
3:54PM1.47m
4:59AM1.00m
4:59PM1.54m
Low Tide
4:57PM0.28m
5:00AM0.24m
5:55PM0.31m
5:44AM0.32m
7:04PM0.34m
6:39AM0.40m
8:24PM0.34m
7:49AM0.45m
9:47PM0.30m
9:09AM0.46m
10:57PM0.22m
10:24AM0.42m
11:54PM0.14m
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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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