Coogee Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.92° S 151.27° E

Coogee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Coogee sea temperature is
17.2°C
0.6° 

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


Coogee surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, SSE swell with 741 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s 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 (Aug 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Coogee in the next 16 days are 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 27th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 28th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 28th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, it's Rusty here.

Alright, let's be straight with you. The next week and a half is looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. We've got a whole lot of nothing on the cards, with tiny dribblers and onshore slop for the next ten days. You'd be better off finding another hobby for a bit. The good news is, there's a big pulse of energy on the horizon, and the tail end of this forecast window is where the real action is.

The first real chance of a wave is Friday morning, the 28th of August. It's not huge, but a clean 5ft of south-southeast swell is rolling in with a solid 11-second period. The water is a touch cooler than average at 63°F, but that's nothing to worry about. The wind is light offshore, so it should be glassy and clean. It's a small window before the wind swings around and chops it up in the afternoon.

We'll see a few more mornings with rideable surf over the weekend, but nothing that'll get the heart racing. Saturday the 29th has a similar 5ft of south-southeast swell with light cross-offshore winds, and Sunday the 30th drops a bit to 4ft of southerly swell. Both mornings look clean, but the afternoons get messy with sea breezes. There's even a pulse of very long-period energy on Monday morning, the 31st, but the swell height is tiny at 2ft, so it's not going to be worth the effort unless you're on a longboard and desperate.

Then we hit the doldrums. From the 1st through to the 6th, it's basically flat. Swell drops to under 3ft, and the wind is all over the shop. This is a proper blank run, and you can feel the waiting.

But hold on to your board, because the real deal shows up on Monday, the 7th of September. The forecast is calling for a serious jump to a 10ft southerly swell, and the energy reading is a massive 1996. That is a lot of power. The wind is strong offshore, which will keep it clean, but it's going to be a battle to get out. 10ft of swell is well into expert territory. It's a bit of a beast, and the strong offshore will make it hard to paddle into.

The standout, though, is the morning of Tuesday, the 8th. The swell eases slightly to a still-chunky 8ft from the south, but the magic is in the conditions. The wind drops right out to a light offshore breeze. This is the pick of the entire stretch. The energy is still very strong at 1786, and the conditions look excellent for experienced surfers. Coogee (beach reef and point) is going to have some serious power and shape with that south swell and offshore wind. This is the one to circle on the calendar, just remember it's for experienced folks only at that size.

After that, it fades back down quickly and the winds turn against us, leaving the rest of the window looking pretty quiet again. So, if you're keen, mark your calendar for the 8th. It's looking like the only true day to score.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.5
S
9
1.2
S
9
1.6
SSE
11
1.5
SSE
10
1.3
SSE
9
1.4
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
9
1.1
S
9
1.1
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9
1.2
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9
1.1
S
8
0.9
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9
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10
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSE
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
332
220
572
425
299
365
246
145
192
194
256
166
125
164
195
149
143
75
50
32
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
10
NW
5
WSW
25
SSE
10
SSE
10
SSW
10
ESE
5
WNW
10
W
15
ESE
10
SW
5
NW
20
NE
15
N
15
N
15
NNE
15
NNW
20
NW
25
WNW
10
NNW
Wind State
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cross
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cross
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High Tide
7:40PM1.53m
8:16AM1.21m
8:16PM1.53m
8:50AM1.28m
8:52PM1.50m
9:25AM1.34m
9:30PM1.43m
10:02AM1.38m
10:10PM1.34m
10:42AM1.41m
10:55PM1.23m
11:28AM1.41m
11:49PM1.11m
Low Tide
2:15AM0.13m
1:59PM0.28m
2:45AM0.11m
2:40PM0.25m
3:16AM0.11m
3:22PM0.24m
3:48AM0.13m
4:07PM0.25m
4:22AM0.18m
4:57PM0.28m
5:00AM0.24m
5:55PM0.31m
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5:31
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Temp °C
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14
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Feels °C
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17
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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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