Surf Forecasts:
Coogee surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, SE swell with 2,553 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with SE 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 (Jul 09) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coogee over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here, and I’m going to break down Coogee in feet and miles per hour for you. The first thing you need to know is that the near future is a total bust – there’s a serious dry spell of at least ten days before any decent surf shows up. Water temp is right around 63°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, nothing wild.
The opening is rough. From Monday afternoon through to the following Thursday, it’s a proper mess. You’ve got a big, ugly 10ft SSE swell hitting with a 30 mph cross-shore wind, creating lumpy, choppy conditions. The wave energy is strong, at 1521, but it’s all wind and no quality. That trend carries through Tuesday and Wednesday with similar-sized swell (8ft to 12ft) and cross-shore winds – definitely better for wind sports than paddling. By Friday and Saturday morning, things clean up a bit with a light breeze and the swell dropping to around 4ft to 5ft, but it’s only “surfable,” nothing impressive. Then it flatlines – from Sunday onward, you’re down to a couple of feet with barely any energy, just tiny, weak waves.
Now, the payoff is in the second week. The absolute standout session is Friday the 17th morning. We’ve got a solid 7ft S groundswell with an 11-second period and a clean offshore wind from the west at 6 mph. The energy reading jumps to a strong 1390, and conditions are rated excellent for experienced surfers. This is a reef and point setup, so that long-period swell will hold its shape and give you some proper lines. Crowds can be a thing here – it says “sometimes” – so expect company. Right after that, Tuesday the 21st morning brings another big one: 10ft S swell, 10-second period, light offshore, and a huge energy of 1827. That one is strictly for the experts – power and size. The afternoon gets even bigger at 12ft with energy up to 2167.
For something a little friendlier, Sunday the 19th morning is a good call – 4ft SSE swell, 11-second period, gentle offshore, and clean conditions for a solid session. Just remember that Coogee is “inconsistent,” so you’ll have to wait for the sets, but they’ll be worth it when they arrive.
Bottom line: skip the first ten days of junk. Mark your calendar for the 17th and the 21st for the real juice. The 19th is your best bet for a cleaner, smaller day. Rusty signing off.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1508 | 1675 | 1874 | 2553 | 2035 | 1478 | 1019 | 628 | 589 | 531 | 430 | 328 | 489 | 408 | 225 | 145 | 217 | 138 | 95 | 50 | 15 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 00:25AM1.26m | 1:34PM1.23m | 1:22AM1.17m | 2:29PM1.31m | 2:29AM1.09m | 3:26PM1.40m | 3:44AM1.04m | 4:24PM1.50m | 4:59AM1.03m | 5:22PM1.60m | 6:08AM1.05m | 6:18PM1.70m | 7:09AM1.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:26PM0.50m | 7:01AM0.22m | 7:32PM0.50m | 7:47AM0.25m | 8:46PM0.46m | 8:40AM0.28m | 10:01PM0.38m | 9:38AM0.30m | 11:11PM0.27m | 10:39AM0.30m | 00:15AM0.15m | 11:39AM0.29m | 1:13AM0.05m | 12:36PM0.26m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 |
 | 4:58 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | 5:01 |
mm | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 15 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 16 | — | ESE 14 | S 16 | SE 11 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 5 | — | 323 | 21 | 2035 | 226 | 389 | 587 | 589 | 531 | 430 | 328 | 489 | 408 | 225 | 145 | 217 | 138 | 95 | 50 | 15 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | — | S 18 | — | — | ESE 14 | S 16 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 16 | SE 13 | S 20 | S 19 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SW 5 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | 8 | — | 6 | — | — | 204 | 5 | 302 | 155 | 39 | 5 | 128 | 8 | 7 | 99 | 113 | 57 | 30 | 16 | 9 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 18 | S 17 | S 20 | — | S 14 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | N 4 | — | SSE 7 | SE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 | — | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | — | 5 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 2 | — | NW 2 | WNW 2 | WSW 4 | SW 5 | NW 3 |
| kJ | 1508 | 1675 | 1874 | 2553 | — | 1478 | 1019 | 628 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 11 | 35 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 99 | 26 | 26 | 64 | 64 | 18 | 26 | 14 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 299 |
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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).
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