Coogee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Coogee.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the wait is worth it. The overall pattern is a classic winter run: a few small, clean windows bookended by some proper grunt later on. The water’s sitting at 63°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, nothing unusual there.

The first real action kicks off on the morning of Saturday the 25th. Coogee’s a beach reef and point setup, and it’s inconsistent so you gotta pick your moments. Saturday morning we’re looking at a clean 5ft south swell, with a solid 11-second period. The wind is offshore from the west, 12 mph, making for some really clean lines. The combined energy is a moderate 605. It’s manageable for the advanced crew, but at 5ft, it’s on the edge of being a bit much for beginners. This is a standout for the first week.

The wind drops right out Saturday afternoon, going glassy from the northwest at just 3 mph. The swell drops a touch to 4ft, but the glassy surface makes it a real pleasure. Sunday morning the 26th keeps the clean theme going with a cross-offshore breeze and a bigger 6ft south swell (energy 739), but the wind is a bit stronger.

Then things get quiet. From Monday the 27th right through to Wednesday the 30th, it’s a long, flat spell. Tiny waves, weak energy, and poor conditions. Don’t bother paddling out. That’s a solid gap of nearly three days with nothing worth chasing.

Thursday the 30th morning brings a big jump. We’ve got a 8ft south swell, short period at 9 seconds but the energy is way up at 1631. That’s strong. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the southwest, 12 mph. This is expert territory – over 8ft, it’s only for the guys who know what they’re doing. The short period means it’ll be a bit walled and lumpy, but the clean wind will save it. Friday the 31st morning is similar, with a 7ft swell (1071 energy) and clean cross-off wind.

The first week’s best bet is definitely Saturday morning, the 25th. Clean, solid south swell, offshore wind, and moderate energy. It’s a proper session.

Into the second week, things get spicy again. After another small spell, Wednesday the 5th of August is a cracker. The morning has a 7ft south-southeast swell with a very long 13-second period. The energy is strong at 1570. This is a groundswell, and it’s going to be clean with a light cross-off breeze. The afternoon gets even better, with a 7ft swell and glassy conditions. This is for experienced surfers only. The long period will make for some long walls at the point, but it’ll be a bit too straight for the beach breaks.

Thursday the 6th keeps the pulse going with a 6ft SSE swell (618 energy) and clean cross-off wind in the morning.

But the real standout of the entire outlook is Saturday the 8th of August. The morning brings a hefty 10ft SSE swell, short period at 8 seconds, but the energy is a strong 1181. The wind is light and cross-off from the northwest at 6 mph. That’s clean. This is a big, powerful day. It’s going to be a washing machine for the beach, but the point and reef will handle it. It’s for experts only. Then Sunday the 9th morning is another big one, 8ft SSE swell with a longer 11-second period, offshore wind, and energy at 1241.

The second week’s best is a toss-up, but if I’m picking one, it’s the Saturday morning on the 8th. That 10ft with clean wind is a session you’ll remember. The long-range call on that big swell is promising, but it’s still a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it.

Overall, the first week is saved by a clean Saturday and Sunday, the middle is dead, and the second week explodes with big, clean swells for the experienced crew. Keep your wetsuit handy.

Rusty.

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