Coogee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Coogee's got cookin' for us over the next couple of weeks.

First up, the water’s sitting at 63°, which is about 1° cooler than the long-term average for this time of year – nothing too wild, just a touch on the chilly side. But don't let that put you off.

The forecast starts with a bit of a slow burner. Friday the 31st of July is a write-off, honestly. We've got a 6ft south swell, but it's crossed up with a moderate breeze, making things pretty choppy and messy. The combined energy is moderate (570), but the conditions just aren't there for a good paddle.

Saturday the 1st of August is where it starts to get interesting. The morning shows a 5ft SSE swell with a light WSW cross-offshore breeze, and the afternoon turns absolutely glassy with a 5ft SSE swell and a light NE wind. The wave comment says "expect good surf conditions" for both sessions, and I'm feeling it. This is a solid call for a clean, fun session on a longboard or a fish. The energy is moderate (411 and 367), but the cleanliness is the real winner.

Sunday the 2nd of August is a ripper in the morning. We’ve got a 5ft SSE swell, but the period jumps to 12 seconds – that's a nice groundswell with some real push. The combined energy is strong (743) and the wind is a light NNW cross-offshore, keeping it clean. This is the standout session of the first week. The waves will have proper shape and power, but that long period will mean longer lulls between sets. It's a point break setup, so it should handle that energy well. The afternoon is a no-go with a strong NE cross-onshore wind.

Monday the 3rd drops off pretty quick. The morning has a small 3ft SE swell with moderate energy (206), and it's clean thanks to a NW cross-off, but it's marginal. The afternoon is even smaller.

We then hit a flat spell from Tuesday the 4th through to the end of the week, with waves barely breaking 2ft and very low energy. It's a bit of a dead zone.

The next decent window pops up on Wednesday the 5th of August. The morning brings a 3ft S swell with a moderate offshore WSW wind, making for clean conditions. The energy is moderate (214). It's a small but tidy option.

Thursday the 6th of August morning is another good call. A 5ft S swell with a light WSW offshore wind and a clean surface. The energy is moderate (352). This is a solid, clean paddle for a shortboard.

Friday the 7th of August morning repeats the trick: 5ft SSE swell, light WSW offshore, clean. Energy is moderate to strong (408). Another good morning session.

After that, the second week is a bit of a mixed bag. The swells get smaller and the winds get trickier. Saturday the 8th has a small, clean morning but it's not great. From Sunday the 9th through to the 15th of August, the surf is mostly small, weak, or blown out. There are a few moments with offshore winds, like Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th, but the swell is too tiny (1ft to 2ft) to really get excited about – the energy is weak (59 to 165). The 12th and 13th are similar, with small, clean but weak waves.

The best call is undeniably Sunday the 2nd of August morning. The 5ft SSE swell at 12 seconds with a light cross-offshore wind and that strong energy (743) is the cream of the crop. It's a true standout. The waves will have push and shape, and the conditions will be clean. The water is a bit cooler than average, so maybe a hood is worth it, but it'll be worth it.

Saturday the 1st of August is a very close second for the glassy afternoon session – just pure, clean fun.

Rusty out.

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