Surf Forecasts:
Coogee surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, SSE swell with 301 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s is also forecast. 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 1AM. 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coogee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a cuppa, let’s have a look at what Coogee’s got cookin’ over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I’ve gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch. The first solid week or so is pretty much a write-off. We’re looking at a long dry spell from Wednesday the 19th right through until the end of the following week. Waves are tiny, mostly below knee-high, and the wind is all over the shop – cross, cross-on, onshore, you name it. It’s not doing us any favours. The water is sitting at 62°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit.
Things start to get a little interesting around Tuesday the 25th. We get a pulse of energy from the east-northeast, with the combined swell energy hitting 159 (moderate), but the period is a short 7 seconds, so it’s sloppy. Thursday morning the 27th shows a bit more promise with a south swell, period up to 10 seconds, and clean offshore winds from the southwest. The combined energy is 244 (moderate), but the height is only 3 ft. It’s more of a placeholder than a standout.
Now, the real standout for the whole forecast is Friday the 28th in the morning. We’ve got clean conditions, light offshore winds from the northwest, and a solid south swell at 3 ft with a 10-second period. The combined energy is 245 (moderate). For Coogee, a classic beach, reef, and point setup, that south swell with offshore winds is as good as it gets. The waves will be clean, lined up, and with the longer period, there’s a good gap between sets so paddling out won’t be a fight. Be aware, though, that Coogee can get crowded, and it’s a spot for advanced surfers – inconsistent, but when it’s on, it’s on.
Beyond that, the second week gets strange. The swell builds significantly – we’re talking 8 ft on Sunday the 30th, then 12 ft, then 16 ft by Monday the 31st, with combined energy readings going from 349 (strong) up to a massive 14026 (very strong). The period jumps to 12 to 14 seconds. It’s a proper groundswell, but the wind is consistently cross-onshore from the east-northeast, making it choppy and messy. For a beach and reef setup like Coogee, that much swell with onshore wind is more of a spectacle than a session. It’s going to be big, raw, and too much for anyone but absolute experts, and even then, the quality will be poor. That setup actually looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
So, to wrap it up: don’t even bother for the first week. Friday morning the 28th is your best window – clean, waist-high south swell, and offshore winds. After that, it’s a big, windy mess. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but for now, that’s the call.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | S 9 | S 9 | S 7 | NE 5 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 5 |
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94 | 43 | 41 | 75 | 36 | 26 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 6 | 83 | 51 | 41 | 61 | 78 | 65 | 75 | 71 | 52 | |
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 | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:13AM0.93m | 1:51PM1.26m | 2:24AM0.86m | 2:55PM1.25m | 3:46AM0.84m | 4:00PM1.27m | 4:56AM0.87m | 4:57PM1.32m | 5:49AM0.92m | 5:45PM1.39m | 6:30AM0.99m | 6:26PM1.45m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:57AM0.47m | 8:49PM0.50m | 7:52AM0.53m | 10:06PM0.48m | 9:01AM0.55m | 11:09PM0.43m | 10:09AM0.54m | 11:58PM0.37m | 11:07AM0.49m | 00:37AM0.30m | 11:55AM0.43m | 1:12AM0.23m | |||||||
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 10 | 18 |
Temp °C | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 5 | ENE 6 | S 9 | S 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
57 | 29 | 16 | 75 | 36 | 26 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 83 | 51 | 19 | 23 | 50 | 23 | 75 | 71 | 52 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 10 | S 12 | S 11 | SE 7 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | ENE 3 | NE 9 | S 15 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 16 |
70 | 43 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 20 | 18 | 33 | 61 | 78 | 65 | 41 | 24 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | E 11 | — | — | — | S 11 | E 9 | S 5 | E 9 | S 9 | S 19 | S 19 | S 7 | ENE 8 | S 18 | ENE 9 | S 16 | S 16 | — |
5 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 20 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | — | ENE 6 | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | — | ENE 6 | SSE 4 | NE 6 | ENE 9 | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | S 4 | SSE 5 |
94 | — | 41 | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | 14 | 6 | 12 | 45 | 41 | — | — | — | — | 11 | 52 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 15 | 24 | 208 | 284 | 379 | 208 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 23 |
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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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