Coogee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s chew the fat on what’s coming for Coogee over the next couple of weeks.

It’s a mixed bag, with a few clean windows if you know when to paddle out. The first few days are pretty ordinary—Saturday afternoon (5th) is a write-off with 2ft south swell and a fresh 30 km/h offshore wind, but the water’s sitting at 64°, which is about normal for this time of year. The wait is on.

Sunday the 6th isn’t much better. Morning has a weak 3ft south-southwest swell with a short period of 7 seconds, and a cross-offshore breeze, but the overall energy is low (112). The afternoon gets a bit more push at 4ft south, but a cross-shore wind chops it up—not worth a paddle.

Now, Monday morning (7th) is where it starts to get interesting. The swell bumps up to 5ft from the south with an 8-second period, and the wind goes glassy—WNW at 5 km/h. That’s clean, smooth, and the energy (261) is moderate. It’s still a bit inconsistent here at Coogee (beach reef and point), so you’ll need to be patient, but the glassy conditions make it a solid call for advanced surfers. This is one of the better windows in the run.

Tuesday (8th) sees a jump in size—7ft south-southeast in the morning, with a 9-second period and moderate energy (594). The wind is cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but the tide might be a factor. It’s marginal, but for the experienced crew, there’s some punch. The afternoon stays big at 6ft but picks up a light cross-onshore, losing some quality.

Wednesday (9th) gets messy. The morning has 4ft south-southeast swell with a cross-offshore breeze, but it’s nothing special. The afternoon turns ugly—8ft south-southeast, short period, and a fresh 35 km/h cross-shore wind that’ll have it lumpy. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than paddle surfing.

Thursday (10th) is big but not clean. Morning 8ft south swell with a 10-second period, energy is strong (1249), but a cross-shore breeze leaves it choppy. The afternoon hits 8ft south with a massive 2705 energy reading, but cross-onshore wind makes it a battle. Expert only, and even then, not ideal.

Friday morning (11th) is the standout of the whole forecast. The swell drops to a manageable 6ft from the south, but the period stretches to 11 seconds—longer-period groundswell that’ll wrap nicely into the point here. Wind is light offshore from the WNW at 10 km/h, and the energy is solid (740). This is clean, rippable, and the best on offer. Get out early.

The weekend after that (12th and 13th) sees the swell fading. Saturday morning has 5ft south swell with a light cross-onshore, and Sunday morning brings 4ft from the south with a 11-second period and a light cross-offshore breeze—clean but small. Monday (14th) is similar: 3ft south-southeast, 11-second period, light cross-offshore. Good for a longboard, but not much push.

Tuesday (15th) throws another big one—8ft south swell with a short 8-second period and a fresh 35 km/h cross-offshore wind. The energy is high (852), but that short period makes it a washing machine. Wednesday (16th) eases to 5ft south with a cleaner cross-offshore, but still only marginal.

The second week is quieter and more uncertain. Thursday (17th) has 5ft south swell with a 11-second period, but a cross-shore wind messes it up. Friday (18th) is similar—6ft south, 11 seconds, but a gentle cross-shore and cross-chop. Saturday (19th) morning sees a drop to 3ft south with a light cross-offshore, clean but small. Sunday (20th) is tiny: 2ft south with a moderate offshore wind, barely surfable.

To sum it up: Monday morning (7th) with glassy conditions is a solid pick, but Friday morning (11th) is the real gem—clean, offshore, and a nice long-period south swell. That’s the one to circle.

Rusty.

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