Coogee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’re looking at a bit of a slow start for Coogee, but there’s some real magic brewing later on if you’ve got the patience.

Right now, we are in a flat spell. No worthwhile surf on offer through Friday the 3rd – it’s tiny, weak, and not worth paddling out for. That gap stretches until Saturday morning the 4th.

Saturday the 4th is our first real glimmer. Coogee, a beach reef and point setup, will see a clean pulse of 3ft swell from the south with a 12-second period. It’s got that long period groundswell feel to it, meaning better-shaped waves and longer lulls between sets. The morning wind is a gentle offshore westerly, keeping the surface glassy. The water temp is about average for this time of year. This is the best session on offer for the first week, but don’t expect a crowd; it’s an inconsistent spot, so the banks might have to be just right.

Sunday morning the 5th looks heavy, not fun. We’ve got a 10ft south swell with fresh, cross-off winds. The combined energy is massive at (1659), but the accompanying rain and difficulty of that size at a beach setup make it one for the experts only, if anyone.

The middle of the week stays messy. Monday and Tuesday are dominated by 8ft SSE swell but the winds are onshore or cross-shore, leaving the surface lumpy and choppy. The swell energy is still high (1184-2706), but the quality is poor.

By Thursday the 9th, we get a reprieve. A clean 6ft SE swell combines with a light offshore westerly breeze. The energy is moderate (695) but the conditions are clean and inviting. That’s the best call for the mid-week.

The 14th of July is another standout Tuesday, but it’s a full week away. That morning sees a solid 8ft south swell with a gentle offshore wind. The (1308) energy is strong, but keep in mind it’s a bit heavy for beginners. The afternoon glass-off with a 7ft south swell and barely a breath of wind (780) is the absolute pick of that day.

Looking further out, Friday the 17th of July is the big one. Coogee will be firing with a 10ft south swell, a period of 11 seconds, and a clean offshore westerly breeze. The combined energy is pumping at (2255). This is powerful, ground-swell-driven surf. Only for experienced surfers. Then Saturday the 18th keeps the energy high with another 10ft swell, this time from the ESE with a 12-second period and light offshore winds again (2277). These two days are the long-range standouts – promising, but you know how the crystal ball gets murky that far out.

Signing off.

Rusty.

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