Coogee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

The first thing to say is that we're looking at a bit of a slow starter. The week ahead has some swell, but it's mostly a case of picking the right windows. The standout isn't until a week from Sunday, so keep that in mind.

For Coogee, it's a beach reef and point setup, exposed to the south-east. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about.

Sunday the 26th kicks off with a solid 6ft south swell, period 11 seconds, and moderate cross-offshore wind. The combined energy is moderate (753). It's clean, but the score says it's marginal, likely due to tide. It's an advanced wave, so not one for the learners. There's a chance of crowds here.

Monday the 27th morning is the pick of the early week. A clean 4ft south swell with a light offshore wind from the west-northwest. The energy is moderate (208). The afternoon gets messy with a cross-on shore.

Tuesday the 28th drops right off to tiny 1ft, and it's pretty much a non-event from there through to Wednesday the 29th with barely a ripple.

Thursday the 30th sees a big jump in size. The morning brings a 8ft south swell, period 10 seconds, and a cross-offshore wind. The combined energy is strong (1957). It's clean, but with that size, it's only for experts. The afternoon is a bit more cross-choppy.

Friday the 31st morning has a 10ft south swell, period 10 seconds, with cross-offshore wind. The energy is very strong (2546). This is serious, expert-only territory. The wind is fresh, so it's clean but powerful.

Saturday the 1st of August is still big at 7ft but with a moderate cross-offshore, energy is strong (617). The morning is clean enough.

Now, here's the one that gets my heart rate up. Sunday the 2nd of August morning. We have a clean 6ft south-east swell, period 11 seconds, and a light offshore breeze from the west. The combined energy is strong (843). That's a proper groundswell, and with offshore wind, Coogee should be firing. The period is over 11 seconds, so expect good shape and energy, but it might be a bit straight at the beach break – keep an eye on the point and reef. This is the standout. Get on it.

Monday the 3rd of August morning is still good with a 5ft south-east swell, light cross-offshore wind, and moderate energy (423). Clean conditions.

After that, the swell fades again through Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th, with tiny waves and strong onshore winds.

Thursday the 6th of August sees a jump back up to 7ft south swell, but with rain showers and a fresh cross-offshore wind. The energy is strong (870), but the conditions are marginal.

The following week from Friday the 7th through Saturday the 8th looks poor, with small, messy swell and strong winds.

Then, another promising window appears on Sunday the 9th of August morning. A 4ft south-southeast swell, period 10 seconds, with a light cross-offshore wind. The energy is moderate (419). Clean and good. Worth keeping an eye on.

Monday the 10th of August morning has a 6ft south swell, but with a cross-shore wind, making it marginal.

So, for the best surf, nail that Sunday the 2nd of August morning. It's the one.

Rusty.

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