Coogee Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.92° S 151.27° E

Coogee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Coogee sea temperature is
16.3° C
1.5° 

Coogee surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Coogee surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, E swell with 212 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with ESE 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. 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 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 19th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 19th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 19th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coogee over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight up – Coogee’s in for a long, quiet stretch. We’re looking at a solid run of poor conditions from now through to the end of August, with barely a wave worth paddling for. The energy just isn’t there, and when it does show up, the wind ruins it. There’s one standout way down the track, but you’ll need patience.

First up, Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th: forget it. Rain showers and light E/ESE winds blowing onshore or cross-onshore, with weak 3ft to 3ft ESE swells at a short 7 seconds. Combined energy’s only 144 to 206 (moderate at best), and the wave comment says it all – poor surf. The water’s sitting at 61°, which is 3° cooler than normal for this time of year, so you’re feeling that winter chill.

Wednesday the 19th morning offers a tiny glimmer. A clean 2ft ESE groundswell (10-second period) with a light NNW cross-offshore breeze. Combined energy is 180 (moderate). Surfable but very ordinary – it’s a 1/10 in my book. Not a session to get excited about.

From Thursday the 20th right through to Monday the 24th morning, it’s more of the same: tiny waves, 1ft to 3ft, mostly E or S swells, poor to only “surfable but very ordinary”. Winds swing around but are mostly cross-off or offshore at times. The energy drops right off – down to 18 to 148 – weak stuff. Not worth a look.

Tuesday the 25th brings a shift, but not a good one. A 2ft S swell at 9 seconds, but onshore S winds at 22 mph create fresh cross-shore chop. Energy hits 181 (moderate), but conditions are poor. Wednesday the 26th is similar – 3ft S swell, 11 seconds, but still windy and messy. Thursday the 27th morning finally cleans up: a gentle WSW offshore breeze and a clean 3ft SSE swell (10 seconds, energy 186 – moderate). Surfable, ordinary again. Not a highlight.

Now, here’s the one that could be worth circling on your calendar – Friday the 28th morning. Coogee (beach, reef and point) sees a jump in size: 6ft NE swell at 8 seconds, with a light NNE breeze – cross-shore but nearly glassy. Combined energy jumps to 703 (strong). It’s marginal due to tide, but the wave comment gives it a 2/10 – the best we’ve seen in this outlook. That 6ft is solid; it’ll be too much for beginners, and with a short 8-second period, it might be a bit lumpy. But for advanced crew, that morning window looks like the only proper chance in 16 days. Saturday the 29th morning offers a smaller 3ft ENE swell (10 seconds, energy 273 – moderate) and a light ESE cross-onshore breeze. Clean enough, but nothing special.

Then it’s back to poor from Sunday the 30th through Tuesday the 1st of September: strong NE winds (19-25 mph), tiny 2ft to 3ft ENE swells, energy dropping to 68–134 (weak to moderate). Messy, lumpy, not worth it.

So here’s the deal – this is a 16-day outlook with absolutely no truly good surf. Friday the 28th morning is the standout, but it’s a marginal call with that short period and iffy tide. For a spot that’s already inconsistent, this blank run is pretty normal for Coogee in late winter. Don’t hold your breath. Forecasts can change, but right now, this is the reality.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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102
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18
Wind (km/h)
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ESE
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NE
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ENE
15
E
10
NW
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NNW
25
NE
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N
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NNW
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High Tide
11:23AM1.34m
11:30PM1.20m
12:07PM1.32m
00:17AM1.05m
12:55PM1.29m
1:13AM0.93m
1:51PM1.26m
2:24AM0.86m
2:55PM1.25m
3:46AM0.84m
4:00PM1.27m
4:56AM0.87m
4:57PM1.32m
Low Tide
5:33PM0.35m
5:38AM0.29m
6:29PM0.42m
6:14AM0.39m
7:34PM0.47m
6:57AM0.47m
8:49PM0.50m
7:52AM0.53m
10:06PM0.48m
9:01AM0.55m
11:09PM0.43m
10:09AM0.54m
11:58PM0.37m
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Feels °C
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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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