Coogee Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.92° S 151.27° E

Coogee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Coogee sea temperature is
16.7° C
1.1° 

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


Coogee surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, E swell with 226 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with E 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s 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 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 19th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 19th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 19th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Coogee.

To be honest, for the next week and a half, it’s a flat spell with a few tiny waves and not much to get excited about. The water is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 62°, so you’ll want a good wetsuit.

The first real chance of something decent doesn’t show up until the morning of Saturday, 30 August. We’ve got a solid 8ft groundswell from the SSE, with a very long period of 18 seconds. The combined energy is massive (4887), and with a gentle offshore wind, it’s gonna be clean. This is a big, powerful swell though – over 8ft, so this is strictly for experts. That long period will make it break a bit straight on the beach, so keep an eye on the rip.

The real standout, the best on offer, is the Tuesday morning of 1 September. Conditions line up beautifully. Swell is a much more manageable 4ft from the SSE, with a 10-second period. The combined energy is moderate (318). The wind is glassy, completely calm, which will make for perfect, clean conditions. This is the one you wait for.

The rest of the window is pretty poor. You’ll see small, weak pulses, but strong onshore winds and cross-chop ruin almost everything. From the 18th of August through to the 29th, there’s really nothing worthwhile. The long period swell on the 30th is a big one, but demanding. The 1st of September is the pick.

Stay patient, and don't bother with the beach on those windy afternoons.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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ESE
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NE
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0.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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102
82
226
90
43
47
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51
26
14
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38
72
56
43
64
28
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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High Tide
00:17AM1.05m
12:55PM1.29m
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
Low Tide
6:29PM0.42m
6:14AM0.39m
7:34PM0.47m
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
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Temp °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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