Coogee Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.92° S 151.27° E

Coogee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Coogee sea temperature is
17.1°C
0.9° 

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


Coogee surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, S swell with 3,160 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period with NE 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 15th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 6s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 17th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 17th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, and I've got the skinny on what's happening at Coogee. Let's break it down.

Honestly, for the next few days, we’re looking at a bit of a flat spell. Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th are write-offs with tiny, weak swell and messy wind. Not worth paddling out. You're better off taking a look at the new surfboard wax or just having a coffee.

Things start to get interesting on Wednesday the 16th, but hold your horses. We get a big jump in size with a solid 10ft S swell rolling in, and the combined energy is strong at 1747. The problem? A fresh SSW breeze on Wednesday morning keeps it clean, but the swell period is short at 10 seconds, so it's going to be raw and powerful. For a break that’s a mix of beach, reef, and point, this is big. Over 8ft, this is strictly for the experts only. Thursday morning the 17th is the real standout early in the run. We’ve got that same 10ft S swell but with a lighter SSW wind, keeping it clean. The energy is massive at 3405. The swell direction is from the S, and the guidance says Coogee's optimum is from the SE, so it's not a perfect match, but for size and clean conditions, this is the best on offer early on. It's heavy, powerful, and for experts.

After that, it drops off quickly. Friday the 18th has a clean morning with a smaller 4ft SSE swell and light NNW wind. It's surfable but nothing special. The weekend is poor, with tiny swell and onshore winds.

Looking further ahead, there's another pulse of energy. Monday the 21st sees a 8ft S swell but with strong cross-onshore winds making it messy. The following week gets interesting around Wednesday the 23rd. The morning shows a clean 4ft SSE swell with a very long period of 12 seconds, and light NNW wind. The energy is moderate at 496, but that long period means it’s a groundswell with proper shape. At a reef or point setup like Coogee can offer, that could be a gem, but on the beach it might break a bit straight. This is the second standout, but it's a long way off, so treat it as a promising one. The water temp is about 63°, which is a touch below average for this time of year, but nothing too unusual.

For the second week, there's another big pulse around the 28th and 29th, with 8ft to 10ft S/SSE swells, but the wind is all over the place. The 28th has a 8ft S swell with strong cross-shore wind and a 12-second period. The energy is strong, but the wind will make it a battle. The 29th has a 10ft SSE swell but onshore wind, so not great. These are big swells, but the quality is missing.

So, to sum it up: If you're an expert, Thursday the 17th is your day. Get out there for the clean 10ft swell. For everyone else, keep an eye on Wednesday the 23rd for a cleaner, smaller, and longer-period swell that could be fun. The rest of the period is a mixed bag of big, windy swells or tiny dribble.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Mon morning, strong winds from the S by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
15
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
18
Saturday
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Sunday
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S
11
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11
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6
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NE
7
0.6
NE
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3
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9
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3.5
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SSE
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11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
86
82
201
49
37
1228
1737
1744
3160
1924
842
422
264
238
169
99
74
34
24
10
9
Wind (km/h)
10
N
25
NNE
10
NNW
15
SSW
30
SSE
35
S
35
SSW
40
S
35
SSW
20
SSW
15
SE
15
WNW
5
NW
25
NE
10
WNW
10
WNW
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NW
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NNW
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High Tide
10:17PM1.22m
10:36AM1.42m
10:59PM1.09m
11:16AM1.37m
11:45PM0.98m
12:02PM1.30m
00:41AM0.90m
12:58PM1.25m
1:56AM0.85m
2:06PM1.22m
3:20AM0.85m
3:17PM1.23m
Low Tide
4:18PM0.23m
4:13AM0.28m
5:04PM0.29m
4:46AM0.37m
5:55PM0.37m
5:22AM0.46m
6:55PM0.43m
6:06AM0.53m
8:07PM0.47m
7:07AM0.58m
9:23PM0.47m
8:26AM0.60m
10:27PM0.43m
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5:48
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5:45
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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