Coogee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Coogee has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

It’s a bit of a slow start, to be honest. The first few days are pretty average, with small, weak swell and conditions that just aren’t coming together. There’s a long gap here with no real recommendations, so don't get your hopes up for the first week. The real action, and I mean the *real* action, kicks off from the 13th of August onwards as a proper pulse of southerly groundswell starts to build.

The standout window is going to be the morning of Friday the 14th of August and the mornings of the 21st and 22nd of August. For the 14th, Coogee sees a solid 8ft S swell with a long 12 second period. That's a lot of energy (1566) and with a clean, moderate offshore wind from the WSW, it’s going to be hollow and powerful. This one is for the advanced crew only – it’s too big for beginners, and the long period will make it jack up fast on the bank. The water is sitting at 62°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so a decent steamer is a must.

Then, on the morning of Friday the 21st of August, we get a different kind of beast. An ENE groundswell at 6ft with a very long 13 second period and a combined energy of 1086. The wind is a light offshore from the NW, making for super clean conditions. This long period stuff can be a bit straight at a beach break, but at a point like Coogee, it should wrap in beautifully. It’s a promising one, but still a way out, so keep an eye on it.

Finally, the morning of Saturday the 22nd of August looks like a proper bang. A big 8ft S swell (1824 energy) with a light cross-off wind. The period is a shorter 8 seconds though, so it’ll be a bit more of a fat, powerful wall rather than a steep drop. Again, this is expert territory at that size. It’s rare to see Coogee fire like this in winter, but when it does, it’s a treat. Just be aware, crowds are possible here, so get in early.

For the rest of the days in between, the swell is either too small, too onshore, or the wind is just messy. There are some mornings in the first week with clean conditions but tiny waves – nothing to write home about. The 13th of August afternoon has some size but the cross-off wind and short period make it a bit of a washing machine.

In short, don’t bother paddling out until the 13th. Then, keep your eyes peeled for the 14th, 21st, and 22nd. Those are the real deals.

Rusty.

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