
Surf Forecasts:
Coogee surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, S swell with 1,160 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Coogee in the next 16 days are 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 7AM. 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 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coogee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Coogee’s got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.
First up, we’re starting with a bit of a gap. There’s no real surf on offer right now, but the waiting game starts on Thursday, 30 July. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so nothing to shock the system there.
Thursday morning, 30 July, is where we kick things off. Coogee (a beach, reef, and point setup) is seeing a solid 6 ft south swell, with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is a cross-offshore south-westerly at 9 mph, keeping things clean. The combined energy is moderate at 465, and it’s looking like a good session for the experienced crew. This is your first real window.
Friday morning, 31 July, the swell holds at 6 ft, still from the south, with a 10-second period. The wind picks up a bit to 12 mph from the south-southwest, but it’s still cross-off. It’s a bit more marginal, but still rideable for the advanced surfer.
Saturday morning, 1 August, brings a shift. The swell is 6 ft, direction swinging to the south-southeast, with a 9-second period. The wind drops right off to a light 3 mph from the south-southwest, creating near-glass and clean conditions. The energy is moderate at 486. This is a solid, clean morning for the advanced crowd.
Now, here’s the standout. Sunday morning, 2 August. This is the one to circle. We’ve got a 6 ft south-southeast groundswell with a very long 12-second period. The wind is a light cross-off from the north-northwest at 6 mph, meaning it’ll be clean. The combined energy is strong at 771. For a point break like Coogee, that long-period swell is going to wrap in beautifully, giving you proper, well-shaped waves. The long gaps between sets will make paddling out easier. This is the best session on offer.
From Monday, 3 August, things drop off. The swell fades to 3 ft, and the energy plummets to 215. Not much to write home about. The rest of the week sees tiny, weak swell and poor conditions, with a stretch of flat days from Tuesday, 4 August through Thursday, 6 August, with only minimal energy.
We get a brief pulse on Friday, 7 August, but a 5 ft slump with a short 8-second period and strong winds at 25 mph makes it a write-off. The energy is weak at 309. The weekend of 8-9 August is similar – messy, windy, and not worth paddling out for.
Things start to look up again on Monday, 10 August. A 4 ft north-easterly swell with a 7-second period and light cross-off wind from the southwest gives us a cleaner, if small, morning session. The energy is moderate at 269.
Tuesday morning, 11 August, is promising. A 5 ft east-southeast swell with an 11-second period, and a strong offshore wind from the west-southwest at 16 mph. The waves will be clean and well-shaped, with moderate energy at 461. This is a good one for the experienced surfer.
The second week builds in size. Wednesday, 12 August, sees a 6 ft east-southeast swell with an 11-second period, and Thursday, 13 August, pushes up to 8 ft from the south, with a 9-second period and strong cross-off winds. The energy is very strong at 1784. This is getting big for the average punter.
Friday, 14 August, is the big one for the experts. A 8 ft south swell, 9-second period, with a clean offshore wind from the west at 9 mph. The combined energy is very strong at 1125. The guidance says this is excellent surf for experienced surfers, and I’d agree. It’s big, powerful, and clean. For the love of god, don’t take a beginner board out there.
So, to wrap it up: the standout is Sunday morning, 2 August for the best combination of size, period, and clean conditions. For the second week, keep an eye on Friday, 14 August for the big, experienced-only swell. Crowds are possible at Coogee, so get there early for the good ones.
Stay frothy,
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 11°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 7 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
461 | 509 | 759 | 541 | 766 | 495 | 406 | 368 | 1045 | 433 | 805 | 373 | 229 | 137 | 68 | 25 | 44 | 260 | 307 | 484 | 417 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 8:44PM1.56m | 9:24AM1.12m | 9:18PM1.54m | 10:00AM1.17m | 9:53PM1.48m | 10:38AM1.21m | 10:31PM1.41m | 11:18AM1.25m | 11:12PM1.31m | 12:02PM1.29m | 00:01AM1.20m | 12:53PM1.33m | 1:00AM1.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:17PM0.34m | 3:25AM0.14m | 2:57PM0.34m | 3:57AM0.13m | 3:38PM0.34m | 4:28AM0.14m | 4:22PM0.36m | 5:01AM0.16m | 5:10PM0.39m | 5:37AM0.20m | 6:06PM0.41m | 6:18AM0.25m | 7:13PM0.42m | ||||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 11 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSW 6 | S 7 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
461 | 299 | 759 | 541 | 589 | 495 | 406 | 368 | 1045 | 433 | 805 | 373 | 229 | 137 | 68 | 18 | 44 | 260 | 307 | 484 | 417 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | S 11 | — | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSE 14 | E 18 | SE 13 | E 17 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | SE 10 | SSE 11 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 9 |
1 | 64 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 125 | 6 | 311 | 6 | 19 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 25 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | NE 6 | — | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 17 | S 21 | NE 8 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 18 | E 18 |
3 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 9 | — | — | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | NNE 5 | NW 2 | WNW 3 | SW 4 | W 3 | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — |
— | 509 | — | — | 766 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 46 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 77 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 154 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
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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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