Coogee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here, and I've been staring at the charts for the Coogee stretch. It's a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, but there are definitely some windows where it'll be worth getting wet.

Right off the bat, we've got a bit of a slow start. The first real action for the region kicks off on the morning of the 30th of August. Coogee is our only show in town, a beach, reef, and point setup that's exposed to the S and SE swells. The water temp is sitting right where you'd expect for this time of year, nothing wild to report there. This morning session is looking tidy with a 3ft south swell, period around 9 seconds, and a light WNW cross-off breeze. The combined energy is moderate at 252, and conditions will be clean. It's a decent start, but with this spot being inconsistent, you gotta grab it when it's there.

Monday the 31st of August morning has a similar vibe: 3ft from the south, a bit shorter period at 8 seconds, with a light NNW cross-off. Energy is still moderate at 202, and the surf is clean. Again, not a standout, but a solid option for a paddle.

Now, let's talk about Tuesday the 1st of September. The morning looks ordinary, but the *afternoon* is where it's at. The wind swings NW and stays light cross-off as the swell holds at 3ft but the period stretches out to 11 seconds. That's a nice bit of groundswell energy, and the combined energy jumps to 249. It'll be clean, and that longer period should mean some better-shaped lines, especially on the point and reef.

We then hit a big lull. From Wednesday the 2nd of September right through to Saturday the 5th, it's pretty grim. Swell drops off to under 2ft, and the combined energy dips below 100. The wind is either howling or onshore. It's a write-off for paddling.

The next real flicker of hope comes on the morning of Sunday the 6th of September. We get a 3ft south swell back, a period of 10 seconds, and the wind goes *glassy* – that is a major positive. The combined energy is back to a moderate 227. That early glass-off could be the pick of the first week, with clean, workable waves.

The middle of the next week, the 7th and 8th, is ordinary again—small, short-period chop. But keep your eyes peeled for Wednesday the 9th of September morning. The swell bumps up to 5ft from the south with a 10-second period, and combined energy hits 349. The wind is light and cross-shore, so there'll be some ripples but nothing too nasty.

And here’s the one you've been waiting for. The standout of the entire 16-day window is Thursday the 10th of September morning. Conditions look excellent for experienced surfers. We’re looking at a solid 7ft south swell with that 10-second period. The combined energy is strong at 1055, so there is serious water moving. The wind is a light cross-off from the NNW, keeping it clean. This is a proper swell, over 5ft so it’s not for beginners, and at 7ft, it's getting into the expert zone. It's a long way out, so don't lock it in, but this one has serious potential.

After that, the swell drops and the onshores return. The 11th and 12th of September look messy, and by the 13th and 14th, it's tiny and weak again, so the run peters out.

So, to sum it up: grab the glassy Sunday morning on the 6th, or the Tuesday afternoon on the 1st for a fun session. But that big Thursday morning on the 10th is the one to circle on the calendar. It's a long-range call, but it could be a cracker.

Rusty.

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