Surf Forecasts:
Coogee surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, S swell with 2,831 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period with SSE 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 (Sep 17) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (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
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Coogee over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, the opening window kicks off Wednesday the 16th of September, but don’t get your hopes up. The swell is a thumping 10ft from the south, which is a big number, but the wind is howling from the SSW at 22 mph, making it a cross-off mess – not the kind of day you’d paddle out. The combined energy of all swells is massive at 1938 (moderate wave energy), but the conditions are just too rough.
Thursday the 17th offers a bit of relief. The swell drops to 8ft from the SSE, and the wind eases to 12 mph from the SSW, still cross-off but cleaner. The energy is still high at 1142 (moderate wave energy), but 8ft is pushing into expert territory here. It’s marginal, but possibly the best of a messy week.
Now, the standout window sneaks in on Friday the 18th. Early morning, we’ve got the swell down to 5ft from the south, period at 9 seconds – not super long, but solid. The wind is light at 6 mph from the northwest, cross-off, and the water is clean. Energy is a manageable 430 (weak wave energy). This is your best bet for a fun, manageable session. The break is Coogee itself – a beach, reef, and point setup that’s exposed to the south-east. It’s inconsistent and a spot for advanced surfers only, so don’t expect a crowded peak. The water temps sit at 63°F, which is about average for this time of year.
After Friday, things go quiet fast. From Saturday the 19th right through to Tuesday the 29th of September, there’s nothing but poor conditions: weak swell, onshore or cross-onshore winds, and generally messy surf. A few mornings show clean-ish waves under 3ft, but they’re ordinary – not worth rushing out for. Wednesday the 30th of September offers a glimmer: morning wind is light from the WNW, cross-off, with 4ft of swell from the NE – period just 6 seconds, which is short and weak, but the energy is 252 (weak wave energy) and the forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” This could be a sneaky one if you’re desperate.
For a call, Friday the 18th morning is the pick. 5ft south swell, clean, light wind, and the water’s average for the season. It’s a one-off before a long dry spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the S by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 19 | SSE 17 | S 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1930 | 1976 | 2831 | 1132 | 690 | 417 | 327 | 314 | 137 | 85 | 81 | 45 | 149 | 120 | 96 | 179 | 207 | 291 | 332 | 336 | 257 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 4:28AM0.90m | 4:18PM1.27m | 5:17AM0.97m | 5:08PM1.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:41AM0.57m | 11:15PM0.36m | 10:42AM0.51m | 11:53PM0.29m | ||||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — |
 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 27 | 26 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
Feels °C | 3 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 24 | 22 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 14 | ENE 12 | ENE 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 7 | S 10 | NE 4 | S 12 | S 11 | S 16 | SSE 19 | S 19 |
| kJ | 8 | 15 | 17 | 1132 | 690 | 417 | 327 | 314 | 137 | 85 | 81 | 45 | 149 | 53 | 48 | 1 | 71 | 112 | 21 | 71 | 186 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 18 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | SE 7 | SSE 18 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | S 5 | SSE 19 | SSE 7 | E 11 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 11 | E 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 37 | 102 | 34 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 120 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 19 | S 19 | S 19 | SSE 18 | E 12 | SSE 15 | SSE 18 | S 15 | S 18 | SSE 19 | S 11 | SSE 17 | E 9 | E 11 | E 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 7 | 66 | 3 | 78 | 62 | 17 | 6 | 36 | 23 | 96 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | WNW 2 | WSW 3 | NE 2 | SW 2 | W 2 | E 3 | NNE 4 | S 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 1930 | 1976 | 2831 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 179 | 207 | 291 | 332 | 336 | 257 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 712 | 712 | 91 | 14 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 77 | 18 | 138 | 77 | 58 |
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