
Surf Forecasts:
Coogee surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SE swell with 772 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period with SSE 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Coogee in the next 16 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
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’s on offer at Coogee. It’s a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, with a real standout window if you time it right.
The first real surfable action comes in this Sunday morning, the 2nd of August. We’ve got a clean 5ft SSE groundswell rolling in with a solid 12-second period, giving it some proper grunt. The cross-off wind from the NNW is light, so it’ll be clean. The combined energy is moderate (743). This is a strong option for advanced surfers, though fair warning, Coogee is a beach, reef, and point setup that’s exposed to the swell but inconsistent—so don’t expect waves every set. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing weird.
The real standout, the one you’re going to want to circle, is Friday morning, the 7th of August. We’ve got a 6ft S swell, period at 9 seconds, and a light offshore WSW breeze at 6 mph. The combined energy is strong (554). This is clean, offshore, and has some push. This is the best on offer in the whole window. For advanced crew, this is your session.
Saturday morning the 8th is okay but messy with a cross-shore wind, and the swell drops a bit. Sunday the 9th has a tiny 4ft SE swell, but the wind is light and cross-off, so it’s clean but small—good for a longboard if you’re desperate.
The second week starts to get interesting again. Tuesday morning the 11th has a 4ft ESE groundswell with an 11-second period, but the wind is cross-off, keeping it clean. The combined energy is moderate (399). Still marginal, but clean.
Wednesday morning the 12th is similar, 5ft ESE swell, 10-second period, cross-off wind, moderate energy (443). Clean, but not firing.
Now, hold onto your board—Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th see a massive spike in swell, but it’s a disaster for surfing. Thursday morning has a 10ft S swell with a 25 mph cross-shore breeze, energy is very strong (1550). It’s a washing machine. Friday the 14th is even bigger, 13ft SSE swell, with a fresh cross-shore wind, energy is extreme (5302). This is for experts only, and even then, it’s messy and dangerous. I’d say this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The window closes out nicely, though. Sunday morning the 16th has a clean 5ft SSE swell, 10-second period, light offshore WSW wind, moderate energy (415). Good conditions. And Monday morning the 17th has a 5ft S swell, 8-second period, light offshore wind, moderate energy (391). Another clean session.
Overall, the standout is Friday morning the 7th of August. That’s the one to wake up early for. The rest is a mix of small clean windows and big, blown-out swells. If you’re patient, there’s a few good ones.
Stay salty,
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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) | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | ESE 7 | E 14 | E 11 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
575 | 509 | 772 | 380 | 224 | 134 | 43 | 10 | 16 | 21 | 50 | 161 | 187 | 245 | 356 | 602 | 541 | 595 | 295 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | off | off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:38AM1.21m | 10:31PM1.41m | 11:18AM1.25m | 11:12PM1.31m | 12:02PM1.29m | 00:01AM1.20m | 12:53PM1.33m | 1:00AM1.09m | 1:52PM1.36m | 2:14AM1.00m | 2:58PM1.42m | 3:38AM0.96m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:28AM0.14m | 4:22PM0.36m | 5:01AM0.16m | 5:10PM0.39m | 5:37AM0.20m | 6:06PM0.41m | 6:18AM0.25m | 7:13PM0.42m | 7:07AM0.31m | 8:30PM0.41m | 8:07AM0.36m | 9:51PM0.35m | |||||||
— | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 11 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 |
575 | 509 | 772 | 380 | 224 | 134 | 43 | 10 | 5 | 21 | 50 | 93 | 187 | 245 | 356 | 602 | 541 | 452 | 295 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SE 14 | S 21 | NE 5 | NE 5 | E 15 | ESE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 8 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 9 |
132 | 228 | 9 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 31 | 27 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 120 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | E 17 | E 17 | NE 8 | E 16 | NE 8 | NE 5 | SSW 5 | E 14 | SE 11 | SSE 8 | SE 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 16 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SE 12 |
2 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 4 | 24 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 8 | NNE 5 | NW 2 | N 3 | WSW 4 | — | WSW 3 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | S 8 |
— | — | 3 | 53 | 1 | 6 | 1 | — | 4 | 23 | 11 | 161 | — | — | — | — | — | 595 | 212 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 0 | 165 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 79 | 153 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 77 | 2 |
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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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