Coogee Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.92° S 151.27° E

Coogee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Coogee sea temperature is
17.4° C
0.4° 

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


Coogee surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, S swell with 1,228 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Coogee in the next 16 days are 1.9m 13s 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 24th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 24th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 25th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 13s

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 menu for the next couple of weeks.

We’re starting off with a bit of a slow cook, not much to get excited about just yet. The first real window of opportunity looks like Saturday the 25th, with a clean, offshore morning. The swell is a solid 5 ft out of the south with a period of 11 seconds, giving it some decent push. The combined energy is moderate (534). The wind is offshore from the west at 12 mph, which will keep the faces clean. Water temps are about average for the time of year, no major anomalies. Coogee is an exposed spot, and this south swell should set up nicely, but it’s an advanced break and inconsistent, so it won’t be lining up constantly. Still, that early Saturday session is the pick of the first week.

Sunday morning, the 26th, has a touch more size at 5 ft from the south, with a similar period (11 seconds) and moderate energy (580), but the wind is cross-off from the WSW, so it won’t be as clean as Saturday. Still worth a look if you’re keen.

After that, we hit a dry spell. The surf drops off from Monday the 27th all the way through to the end of the month. Most days are tiny, onshore, or just plain messy. There’s a long-period, very weak swell on the 29th, but it’s only 1 ft, so don’t bother.

We get a bit of a pulse into early August, but the conditions are mixed. A couple of mornings look clean, like the 1st and 2nd, but the swell is small (3 ft and 2 ft), so it’s more of a longboard glide than a proper session.

Now, the real standout is Thursday, the 6th of August. This is the one to circle. Morning conditions are glassy – calm wind, zero on the dial – and the swell is a solid 8 ft from the southeast with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is very strong (953). That’s a powerful, punchy swell. This is expert territory at that size, especially for a beach/reef/point setup like Coogee. The wind is glassy, which is a major positive, so the waves will be clean and well-shaped. This is the best wave of the forecast.

The following morning, Friday the 7th, also has clean conditions with a cross-off wind and a 6 ft swell from the ENE, but it’s a shorter period (7 seconds) and less energy (624). Still a good session, but not the standout.

Then, on Saturday the 8th of August, we’ve got a massive 12 ft swell from the east with a 12-second period. The combined energy is an enormous 3560 – that’s very strong. This is big, powerful, and for experts only. The wind is a clean cross-off from the north, so the surf will be big and lined up. If you’re skilled and comfortable in heavy water, this is an epic, though it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

The crowd situation at Coogee can be “sometimes” busy, so on the standout days, expect company.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is lean, with Saturday the 25th being the best of a small bunch. The second week builds to a real peak with Thursday the 6th of August offering the best combination of clean, glassy conditions and powerful swell. Saturday the 8th is for the big-wave crew only.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu night, calm by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
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1
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0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
9
1.5
S
9
1.3
S
9
1.9
S
13
1.5
S
11
1.2
S
10
1.2
S
11
1.6
S
11
1.3
S
10
1.2
S
10
1
S
9
1
S
9
0.8
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
8
0.6
SSW
8
0.3
S
19
0.2
S
16
0.6
SSE
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
224
390
270
1228
517
296
344
577
367
268
164
175
103
56
34
45
62
20
232
Wind (km/h)
30
WSW
15
SW
10
ESE
15
WNW
20
W
10
N
25
WSW
20
WSW
10
E
15
W
15
W
10
E
10
NW
15
NNW
10
NE
10
WNW
15
SSW
25
SSE
20
S
Wind State
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cross-off
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cross
off
cross-off
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on
cross-off
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High Tide
4:11AM0.87m
4:35PM1.33m
5:17AM0.88m
5:25PM1.37m
6:11AM0.91m
6:11PM1.42m
6:55AM0.95m
6:53PM1.48m
7:35AM0.99m
7:32PM1.53m
8:12AM1.04m
8:08PM1.55m
Low Tide
10:38PM0.47m
9:39AM0.48m
11:37PM0.42m
10:35AM0.49m
00:26AM0.36m
11:27AM0.47m
1:07AM0.30m
12:15PM0.43m
1:45AM0.24m
12:58PM0.39m
2:20AM0.20m
1:38PM0.36m
2:53AM0.16m
clear
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rain showers
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6:52
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5:08
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Temp °C
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11
17
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Feels °C
3
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11
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11
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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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