Surf Forecasts:
Coogee surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, S swell with 1,466 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with SSE 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coogee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down. Coogee is the only break in the mix—a mix of beach, reef, and point, exposed to the south swell. It’s an advanced wave, and it’s inconsistent, so don’t expect it to be firing every day.
The first real chance to get wet is Monday, 27 July. A clean morning with a light west offshore wind, 4ft of south swell at 9 seconds. Combined wave energy is moderate (213). Water temp is 63°, pretty average for this time of year. A fun little session, but not a standout. The afternoon turns to junk with a cross-onshore, so get in early.
The next couple of days are flat or tiny. Tuesday and Wednesday have barely any swell. Thursday morning, 30 July, things get real. A solid 7ft south swell at 9 seconds with a clean west offshore wind. Combined energy is strong (1081). This is for experts only—too big for beginners. The waves will be powerful and clean, the best of the first week. The afternoon gets chopped by a cross-onshore, so stick to the early.
Friday, 31 July, is another big morning. 7ft of south swell at 10 seconds, clean with a cross-offshore wind, and combined energy is very strong (1407). Again, expert territory. The afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-shore wind, but the morning is a ripper.
Saturday and Sunday, 1 and 2 August, ease off to around 4ft to 4ft, still clean in the mornings. Fun, but nothing special. The weekend afternoons are blown out.
Then the surf drops off again. Monday 3 August through Wednesday 5 August are small or messy, with a bump on Wednesday morning of 6ft but with a short, weak period (7 seconds) and moderate wind—not great.
Now, if you’re looking ahead, the real standout is Saturday, 8 August. That’s over a week away, so it’s a promise, not a guarantee, but it looks incredible. 12ft of SE groundswell at 11 seconds, combined energy is massive (2708), with a light west offshore wind. This is a big, powerful, clean swell. Only for experts. The long period (11 seconds) means it’s a groundswell, and at a beach and reef setup like Coogee, it could be a bit straight, but with that offshore wind, it’ll be a proper session. The afternoon gets cross-onshore, so all the action is in the morning.
Sunday, 9 August, is still solid with 7ft SE swell, clean in the morning, but the afternoon is choppy. After that, the energy fades out for the rest of the window.
Overall, the best two sessions are the mornings of Thursday 30 July and Saturday 8 August. The first is reliable, the second is a long-range stunner. Both are big, clean, and for the experienced crew. Crowds are possible at Coogee, so if you see a window, paddle out early.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Mon morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 10°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | SE 13 | SE 13 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 199 | 147 | 65 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 104 | 731 | 399 | 835 | 816 | 602 | 479 | 289 | 260 | 189 | 250 | 194 | 163 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | off | off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:53PM1.48m | 7:35AM0.99m | 7:32PM1.53m | 8:12AM1.04m | 8:08PM1.55m | 8:48AM1.08m | 8:44PM1.56m | 9:24AM1.12m | 9:18PM1.54m | 10:00AM1.17m | 9:53PM1.48m | 10:38AM1.21m | 10:31PM1.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:15PM0.43m | 1:45AM0.24m | 12:58PM0.39m | 2:20AM0.20m | 1:38PM0.36m | 2:53AM0.16m | 2:17PM0.34m | 3:25AM0.14m | 2:57PM0.34m | 3:57AM0.13m | 3:38PM0.34m | 4:28AM0.14m | 4:22PM0.36m | ||||||||
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 | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — |
 | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
Feels °C | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | N 3 | NE 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 199 | 147 | 65 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 104 | 343 | 399 | 835 | 586 | 602 | 479 | 289 | 260 | 189 | 250 | 194 | 163 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | SE 14 | NE 4 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 13 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | — | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSE 12 | NE 11 | E 17 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 2 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 86 | 5 | 6 | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 18 | E 8 | S 10 | NE 4 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 6 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | — | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | S 15 | ENE 4 | E 17 | ENE 9 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 12 | 1 | 17 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 2 | — | WNW 3 | WNW 2 | SW 4 | SSW 6 | S 9 | — | — | S 10 | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NNE 4 | ENE 4 | NNE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 11 | 62 | 731 | — | — | 816 | — | — | — | — | 11 | 4 | 9 | 52 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 17 | 158 | 294 | 284 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
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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).
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