
Surf Forecasts:
Coogee surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, S swell with 1,218 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period with ENE 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 20) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Coogee in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coogee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Coogee over the next couple of weeks.
First up, we've got a solid pulse of south swell rolling in on Wednesday the 15th, with waves pushing 8 ft and a long 10-second period from the south. The energy is pumping, coming in at 1160 – that's a strong, powerful swell. But here's the catch: it's blowing a fresh 30 km/h cross-offshore wind, which keeps things clean but this is advanced territory. 8 ft at Coogee, a beach reef and point setup that's inconsistent, is only for the experienced crew. The water temp is about what you'd expect for this time of year, nothing to write home about.
Thursday the 16th sees the swell drop a bit to 6 ft, but the wind cranks up to 35 km/h from the SSW, making it messy. By afternoon, it's a cross-shore with rain and lumpy chop – not worth paddling out for. Friday the 17th drops right off to a tiny 3 ft with a short 6-second period and weak energy (107). The wind is cross-shore, and it's poor. Saturday the 18th is more of the same, with choppy onshore wind and small 3 ft waves. Not looking good.
Then we get a bit of a pulse on Sunday the 19th: 7 ft from the east with a 10-second period and energy of 966. The wind is a gentle cross-onshore, so it's a bit choppy, and conditions are marginal. Not a standout.
Now, here's the highlight. Monday the 20th is the best session on offer. We've got a 6 ft east-northeast swell with a nice 10-second period, and the wind swings to a light 5 km/h offshore from the west-southwest. That's glassy, clean conditions. The energy is still solid at 668. It's a morning mission, and it's the pick of the bunch. The break is inconsistent, but when it's on, it's worth it. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so expect a few locals out.
Tuesday the 21st is okay in the morning with 5 ft and light offshore wind, but the afternoon gets chopped up by a 20 km/h onshore breeze. Wednesday the 22nd through Thursday the 23rd offer small, clean waves in the mornings (4 ft to 4 ft) with offshore wind, but it's small and inconsistent. Friday the 24th brings a new 7 ft south swell, but the wind is cross-shore and messy – not great.
From Saturday the 25th through to Wednesday the 30th, it's mostly small, inconsistent surf, with a few clean mornings but nothing over 5 ft. The best of that late run is Wednesday the 30th morning, with a 4 ft south-southeast swell and light offshore wind, making for clean but small waves.
So, the standout is Monday the 20th morning. Get out there early for the cleanest, most powerful waves of the window. The rest is a mix of small, windy, or too big for the average punter.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu morning, light winds from the SSE by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 7 | S 8 | S 7 | SSE 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 10 | E 7 | E 7 | E 9 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
31 | 1160 | 865 | 327 | 441 | 435 | 219 | 59 | 48 | 87 | 79 | 79 | 373 | 882 | 784 | 628 | 573 | 490 | 520 | 363 | 356 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:57AM1.15m | 8:55PM1.81m | 9:46AM1.18m | 9:43PM1.74m | 10:35AM1.20m | 10:31PM1.63m | 11:23AM1.23m | 11:18PM1.47m | 12:11PM1.24m | 00:05AM1.30m | 1:01PM1.26m | 00:56AM1.14m | 1:52PM1.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:57AM-0.07m | 2:24PM0.23m | 3:44AM-0.07m | 3:17PM0.24m | 4:29AM-0.03m | 4:10PM0.28m | 5:12AM0.04m | 5:04PM0.33m | 5:53AM0.13m | 6:02PM0.40m | 6:33AM0.22m | 7:05PM0.46m | 7:13AM0.31m | ||||||||
— | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | |
— | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | — | — | S 15 | S 18 | S 18 | S 19 | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 9 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
9 | — | — | 4 | 6 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 18 | 46 | 79 | 79 | 373 | 882 | 784 | 628 | 573 | 490 | 520 | 363 | 356 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | — | — | E 11 | — | S 14 | S 18 | E 7 | S 11 | S 22 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 16 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
2 | — | — | 2 | — | 15 | 58 | 4 | 21 | 10 | 68 | 46 | 41 | 24 | 91 | 83 | 72 | 69 | 58 | 36 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 11 | S 12 | S 15 | E 7 | — | S 21 | S 19 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | S 9 | SE 16 | SSE 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | 26 | 18 | 4 | — | 34 | 30 | 35 | 60 | 13 | 10 | 23 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 7 | S 8 | S 7 | SSE 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 10 | SSE 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — |
31 | 1160 | 865 | 327 | 441 | 435 | 219 | 59 | 48 | 87 | 14 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 58 | 26 | 18 | 138 | 113 | 23 | 14 | 23 | 14 | 64 | 99 | 10 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 32 |
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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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