Coogee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Coogee over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, the first real chance to get a decent wave is looking like Friday morning, August 28. Before that, Thursday is a write-off with messy, cross-shore junk and a lot of energy that’s just not lining up. The water temp is sitting at 63°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year.

So, Friday morning. That’s the standout of the whole run. We’ve got a clean 5ft swell pushing in from the SSE, with a period of 11 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, with some real push behind it. The wind is light and cross-offshore, so the faces should be clean and lined up. The combined energy is moderate at 700, but it’s the quality of the conditions that makes it a winner. It’s an advanced wave, so don’t take it lightly, and it’s exposed to the SE so it’s picking up that swell nicely. Crowds are a possibility, so get out early.

Saturday morning, August 29, is a good backup. The swell drops to 4ft from the SSE, but it’s still clean with a light cross-offshore breeze. The period is 10 seconds, so it’s still got some shape. A solid option for a few waves without the size.

The next week is flat. From Sunday, August 30, the swell drops away fast. There’s a long gap of small, weak energy – we’re talking combined energy readings in the 40s and 50s, which is barely a ripple. The winds are offshore, but there’s nothing to push. That quiet spell runs right through to September 9.

Then, hold onto your board. The second week of the outlook brings a serious pulse. On Thursday, September 10, we’re looking at an 12ft swell from the SSE, with a 14-second period. That’s a very long period groundswell, and the combined energy is a massive 4370. This is expert-only stuff. The wind is cross-offshore and moderate, so at Coogee (a beach, reef, and point setup), it’s going to be a heavy, powerful wave. The point might handle it better than the beach, but it’s still a beast. The forecast is promising but less certain this far out, so keep an eye on it.

Friday, September 11, stays big with a 10ft SSE swell, 12-second period, and light cross-offshore winds. The combined energy is 2352. This is another one for the experienced crew only. Too big for anyone else, and the period is long enough to make it tricky at the beach break.

So, best bet: Friday morning, August 28, for the cleanest, most manageable quality swell. Beyond that, get ready for the big one on September 10 and 11, but that’s expert territory.

Rusty.

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