
Surf Forecasts:
Coogee surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, S swell with 1,353 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period with S 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) 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 0.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coogee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the S by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Tue night, fresh winds from the S by Wed afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 7 | S 8 | S 10 | S 8 | SE 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
42 | 27 | 88 | 190 | 1179 | 251 | 216 | 484 | 576 | 539 | 391 | 243 | 657 | 1119 | 1138 | 1353 | 1087 | 734 | 647 | 496 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | off | off | on | glassy |
High Tide | 3:46AM0.94m | 3:54PM1.47m | 4:59AM1.00m | 4:59PM1.54m | 5:57AM1.09m | 5:56PM1.60m | 6:45AM1.19m | 6:46PM1.63m | 7:28AM1.28m | 7:32PM1.61m | 8:08AM1.35m | 8:15PM1.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:47PM0.30m | 9:09AM0.46m | 10:57PM0.22m | 10:24AM0.42m | 11:54PM0.14m | 11:28AM0.35m | 00:41AM0.07m | 12:24PM0.27m | 1:23AM0.03m | 1:14PM0.21m | 2:01AM0.03m | 2:02PM0.17m | 2:36AM0.06m | |||||||
— | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 23 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | NE 6 | NE 7 | S 7 | S 10 | S 8 | S 9 | E 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | NE 9 | E 12 | SSE 21 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 |
18 | 17 | 11 | 87 | 900 | 251 | 125 | 9 | 576 | 539 | 391 | 243 | 3 | 3 | 86 | 1066 | 1087 | 734 | 647 | 496 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | E 11 | NE 7 | ENE 10 | NE 8 | E 10 | N 8 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 9 | E 17 | E 16 | ESE 10 | SSE 18 | ESE 9 | E 15 | E 14 | ENE 13 |
42 | 27 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 20 | 268 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | S 15 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 8 | E 8 | E 11 | ENE 10 | N 9 | SE 10 | E 17 | SE 12 | E 16 | ESE 10 | E 15 | E 10 | E 10 | S 18 |
7 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 26 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | WSW 3 | SSW 7 | S 8 | S 10 | — | SE 10 | SSE 8 | — | — | N 3 | W 2 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | — |
12 | 2 | 88 | 190 | 1179 | — | 216 | 484 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 657 | 1119 | 1138 | 1353 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 25 | 21 | 14 | 77 | 2 | 0 | 99 | 99 | 26 | 43 | 0 | 26 | 294 | 18 | 18 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
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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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